~ CheckUP's latest news
~ Grant opportunities 
~ Resources for health professionals
~ Upcoming events
 And more!

Hi ,

Welcome to the May edition of Reaching Out. This month we have plenty of exciting news to share, including grant funding opportunities, new resources for health professionals and information on upcoming events.

In 2023, CheckUP is celebrating 25 years of creating healthier communities. To mark this milestone we have some exciting events coming up, including a CheckUP Outreach Forum and a Gala Dinner. Please save the date for Friday 8 September, as we will be releasing more details on these events soon. We look forward to commemorating this occasion with you and having the opportunity to thank you for your contributions.

We have launched our 2023 Outreach Provider Survey. Your feedback is extremely valuable to us and we would love to hear how we can better support you and your team. The survey questions also touch on what topics you may like to see discussed at our upcoming events like the Outreach Forum. More information about the survey can be found in this newsletter.

CheckUP will be hosting a Queensland Primary Health Care Network event on Thursday 1 June to mark National Reconciliation Week. We invite you to register to attend either online or in-person for free.

We understand the final quarter of each financial year is always a busy time for service providers as they work to meet contracted delivery. If you anticipate you are not going to be able to deliver all visits as per your CheckUP funding schedule for this financial year, please let us know as soon as possible. Your assistance allows us to redirect funding to other much needed service delivery and to minimise budget underspend. 

For any other questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch by speaking to your Regional Coordinator or emailing outreachservices@checkup.org.au. 

We hope you all enjoy reading this edition of Reaching Out. 

Kind regards,
Aidan and Elise

We want to hear from you! Our 2023 Provider Survey is now open

CheckUP values your hard work and dedication to providing Outreach services across Queensland and helping us achieve our vision of better health for the people and communities that need it most. We would love to hear how we can better support you and your team so we can continue to strengthen our partnership. We invite you to complete our 2023 CheckUP Provider Survey.

Enter our photo competition for your chance to win prizes!

Our Annual Photo Competition is back for 2023 and we want to see your best shots capturing the unique landscapes, communities, and people of Queensland and the Northern Territory! 
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Submit your photos for a chance to win prizes and have your images featured in our annual IMPACT magazine. Terms & Conditions apply.⁠

Queensland Mental Health Week Community Events Grant Program

More than $100,000 worth of grants are being made available in 2023 to help organisations across the state host Queensland Mental Health Week (QMHW) events that raise awareness of mental health, bolster belonging, and create connections. 

Funded by the Queensland Government through the Queensland Mental Health Commission and administered by CheckUP, the QMHW Community Events Grant Program provides the opportunity for eligible organisations to apply for up to $3000 to assist with event costs.⁠

Applications close on Friday 26 May.⁠

Staff spotlight: Donna Glover

Donna joined the CheckUP team earlier this year, working on the Youth Industry Partnerships for Education and Employment project (YIPEE), which is funded by the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT).⁠ Donna works with schools and the local health industry in the Far North Queensland region to develop partnerships to support more effective school-to-work transitions, with a significant proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

If you're in the Far North Queensland region and interested in finding out about connecting with students and placement opportunities you can contact Donna via dglover@checkup.org.au. 

Provider profile: Talk HQ Speech Therapy 

TalkHQ speech pathology offer a range of play-based therapy services for children who may be experiencing challenges communicating with the world around them. TalkHQ have a number of locations across Queensland, and as Outreach providers they visit the rural communities of Hughenden, Middlemount and Dysart. 

Strengthening Medicare - General Practice Grants Program

Last month The Australian Government announced the $220 million Strengthening Medicare – General Practice (GP) Grants Program. The program will allow all General Practices and eligible Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) to expand patient access and improve their services.

Eligible practices can apply through their local Primary Health Networks (PHN) and the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO).

First Nations Support Line has launched nationally

Hearing Australia has launched it's First Nations Support Line nationally. The Support Line is offering free telephone and email support on general ear and hearing health information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Support Line is available 8.30am – 5pm (AEST) Monday – Friday, by calling 134 432 and selecting option 4.

General practice strengthening health assessment pathways for children in out-of-home care

According to Children’s Health Queensland (CHQ), nine out of ten children and young people in out-of-home care (OOHC) have unmet health needs. Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN works in partnership with local stakeholders to improve access to primary health care for this vulnerable group. They have a number of helpful resources that help enable health professionals to make every contact count with children and young people in OOHC.

AMA Queensland - Junior Doctor Conference Townsville 2023

When: 3-4 June 2023
Location: Townsville and Magnetic Island

AMA Queensland are hosting the Junior Doctors Conference (JDC) in North Queensland. On day one, morning sessions will take place at James Cook University in Townsville. Attendees will then head to breathtaking Magnetic Island for afternoon sessions, where they'll have the opportunity to mingle with other junior doctors and medical students. On Sunday, it’s back to the mainland for a hands-on procedural skills interactive workshop led by academic and clinical specialists at Townsville University Hospital.

The JDC is a fantastic opportunity for junior doctors and medical students to engage, be inspired, and make meaningful connections.

CheckUP's Queensland Primary Health Care Network event during National Reconciliation Week

Join CheckUP during National Reconciliation Week for a Queensland Primary Health Care Network (QPHCN) event exploring how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

When: Thursday 1 June 2023 | 10am - 12pm 
Location: Online or in-person at the Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC) training rooms, Level 1/36 Russell Street, South Brisbane
Tickets: CheckUP Providers - Free!;
General Admission (face-to-face) - $50; Non-members Virtual Attendance - $20

Registration is essential. Secure your sport via EventBrite.