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04 November 2026
Funding creates new mental health cadetship opportunities
Darling Downs Health has secured funding through the Queensland State Government’s Better Care Together initiative to help grow the region’s future allied health workforce in mental health services.
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02 November 2026
Recognising excellence across Darling Downs Health
Darling Downs Health recently held its Our People Awards, an evening recognising the staff, teams and volunteers who care for patients and communities across the region.
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21 October 2026
New Toowoomba Sexual Assault Support Service first of its kind in Queensland
A new clinic has opened in Toowoomba, giving sexual assault victim-survivors an additional option for accessing comprehensive and compassionate care.
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12 October 2026
A decade after diagnosis, Lisa inspires hope this Breast Cancer Awareness Month
10 years after her life-changing cancer diagnosis, Lisa Cornwell is sharing her story during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to inspire other women that a breast cancer diagnosis does not need to define a person's life.
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07 October 2026
Darling Downs Health brings care closer to home for blood cancer patients
Patients from the Darling Downs undergoing stem cell transplant treatment will now be able to receive care closer to home, with a new service being offered at Toowoomba Hospital.
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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.