Matt’s Journey Has Led To Liberia
It’s a long way from growing up on a dairy farm at Nanango to helping to fight Ebola in Liberia, but Dr Matt Caffery, 37, didn’t hesitate when he was given the chance.
Big Help For Hospital Staff
South Burnett public hospitals will soon receive special equipment to help staff safely manage markedly overweight patients as part of a $400,000 program by the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service.
Stay Cool, Stay Healthy
With 40 degree temperatures predicted for this weekend, Queensland Health is urging everyone to take suitable precautions to keep cool and healthy.
Funding To Help South
Burnett Women ‘Get Active’
The South Burnett Regional Council is one of just 20 local Councils around Queensland which has received a grant under the State Government’s Get Out, Get Active program.
Ergon Reaches Out To
Medical Needs Customers
Regional Queenslanders reliant upon mains powered life support equipment have been urged to register with Ergon Energy’s Life Support program as the storm and cyclone season looms.
Thinking Pink To Save Lives
The old Boys Dormitory at Cherbourg became a sea of pink for the Deadly Pink Ribbon Luncheon
New Service Aims
To Close Blindness Gap
National figures show that Indigenous people over the age of 40 who are suffering from diabtes currently have six times the rate of blindness and vision impairment compared to non-Indigenous people.
Linen Party To Raise Funds
Kingaroy-based mental health support group “Pathway 2 Hope” is hosting a barbecue, linen party and fill-a-bag sale this Saturday in a bid to raise funds for the group.
Lung Clinic At Cherbourg
Cherbourg residents who have any concerns about their respiratory health are invited to take part in the Indigenous Respiratory Outreach Care (IROC) program.
Close Shave Launches Movember
There’s a few more clean-shaven faces on the streets of Kingaroy following Friday’s Movember “shave-off”
$1.5m Upgrades At Cherbourg Hospital
Work will begin soon on an $860,000 project at Cherbourg Hospital to provide modern consultation rooms for women and children, part of $1.5 million worth of upgrades scheduled at the hospital over the next six months.
Two Vans Offer Breast Scans
For the first time, two of BreastScreen Queensland’s state-of-the-art digital mobile vans will be visiting the South Burnett at the same time.
Move To Cut Eye
Surgery Waiting Lists
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has welcomed the announcement that the State Government will inject $23.4 million to help cut the wait for people needing important eye surgery, including 361 people in the local health area.
New Boundaries For Health Network
The Federal Government has announced the geographic boundaries for the new Primary Health Networks which will be set up in July next year following the axing of funding for the Medicare Local network.
Helping Hand For Carers
A special expo was held in Kingaroy on Wednesday to put information at the fingertips of carers
White Dove Flies At Town Hall
About 60 people gathered at Kingaroy Town Hall on Friday night to have a ball
Can You Eat
Healthy For A Week?
South Burnett residents are being challenged to prepare healthy meals every day next week
A Way For Everyone To Have A Ball
Kingaroy-based not-for-profit group South Burnett Peace Of Mind has organised a special social dinner dance on Friday night for a group of people who often miss out on the better things in life.
Artists Create A Journey
South Burnett residents gathered at the Kingaroy Art Gallery on Friday night to mark the start of Mental Health Week and celebrate the hidden talent we have in the local community.
Carers Learn About NDIS
Parents and carers of adults with a disability met in Kingaroy recently to learn more about the new National Disability Insurance Scheme.
