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18 August 2026
Trial program driving down wait times for patients with joint pain
New data shows an innovative program at Darling Downs Health is having a big impact on reducing wait times for patients needing treatment for joint pain.
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13 August 2026
New Toowoomba Hospital project begins heritage revitalisation works at Baillie Henderson
Work is progressing to deliver a broader health and knowledge precinct at the Baillie Henderson campus, with local construction, trades and service providers showing a strong interest in being part of the next phase of the new Toowoomba Hospital
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10 August 2026
Jumpers and Jazz all wrapped up
Every July, the Southern Downs community of Warwick comes alive for its much-loved Jumpers and Jazz in July festival, and this year Darling Downs Health’s Oaks Residential Aged Care was proud to be part of it once again.
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31 July 2026
Darling Downs Health welcomes first cohort of endorsed midwives
Maternity care across the Darling Downs continues to be strengthened, with the region’s first publicly employed endorsed midwives now offering expert support to local women.
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23 July 2026
Celebrating NAIDOC Week – proudly standing with community
This year, Darling Downs Health staff came together across the region to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2026 – standing alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to honour culture, strengthen connections and reaffirm our commitment to
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08 July 2026
Healthy Pathways program hits major milestone on the Darling Downs
A new pilot program, designed to build the future health workforce for the Darling Downs, has achieved a major milestone with high school students starting work experience placements in hospitals across the region.
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07 July 2026
Bringing communities together: grant funding supports mental health across the South Burnett
Ever noticed how the best conversations happen when you least expect them – on a bus, over morning tea, standing shoulder to shoulder at a footy field day? That's exactly the thinking behind a recent partnership between the South Burnett Mental
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02 July 2026
Twenty years of community, care and connection at Karingal
Karingal Residential Aged Care in Dalby recently celebrated 20 years in its current home, and the community showed up the way it always does – warmly, wholeheartedly, and across generations.
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02 July 2026
Toowoomba midwife recognised for improving care for Aboriginal women
Darling Downs Health midwife Natalie Hobbs has been recognised with a national award for her leadership and work in improving maternity care for Aboriginal women.
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25 June 2026
New research highlights pathway to expanding access to clinical trials for rural communities
A fresh look at an emerging research method could help bring cutting-edge drug and treatment trials to rural and regional communities across Australia.
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17 June 2026
Leading-edge incontinence care delivering results for regional patients
A common condition affecting up to one in three people is being highlighted across the Darling Downs this World Continence Week, with clinicians emphasising that early support can dramatically improve quality of life.