🌟 We proudly induct Debra Malthouse into the #QAIHCHallOfFame, honouring 45+ years of leadership and advocacy across health, housing, legal and women’s services. Her commitment to self-determination and community-controlled care will benefit generations to come. #Apunipima

🎓 22 graduates. 22 newly qualified Aboriginal Health Workers. A deadly milestone for Queensland’s ACCHO sector! QAIHC and NACCHO proudly congratulate every graduate. Your skills and connection to Community will strengthen culturally safe care for our mob. 🖤💛❤️ 💚🤍💙

🖤💛❤️ Day 2 of #QAIHC2026 explored community-driven research, Indigenous Data Sovereignty and national health reform. Thank you to our speakers, MC and Members for two deadly days of shared knowledge and connection. We leave Yugambeh Country inspired for what’s next! 💚🤍💙

🖤💛❤️ Day 1 of #QAIHC2026 is a wrap! We shared knowledge and explored QAIHC’s strategic vision, Closing the Gap, better outcomes for children and young people, and strong sector leadership. Thank you to our MC, speakers and Members. Bring on Day 2! 💚🤍💙

Thank you to the sponsors helping us celebrate excellence across our sector: Lowitja Institute, Griffith University, Deloitte, Health and Wellbeing Queensland and CheckUP. We look forward to recognising our members and sector leaders at the #QAIHC2026 Awards on 21 October! ✨

One week to go until #QAIHC2026! Time to review the agenda, confirm your travel and accommodation, and get ready for two days of connection, collaboration and celebration on Yugambeh Country. Gold Coast, here we come!

🩷 QAIHC marked #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth with a workshop led by Mandy Draper and weaving with Bec from First Nations Fashionista. Staff and guests yarned about early detection, connection and why breast health awareness and education must continue beyond October. #QAIHC

Associate Professor Greg Pratt joins #QAIHC2026! A Quandamooka man with 20+ years’ experience in community-led research, co-design and health equity, Greg is committed to research that delivers meaningful benefits for community. We can’t wait to welcome him to the Gold Coast!

Today, QAIHC thanks audiologists supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities with accessible, culturally safe hearing care. Early checks can make a difference. If you have hearing concerns, yarn with your local ACCHO. #WorldAudiologistDay #QAIHC #HearingHealth

The #QAIHC2026 agenda is here! Explore the deadly speaker line-up and full program for two days of connection, shared learning and powerful yarns on Yugambeh Country. Registrations close Monday 12 October. Secure your place now: buff.ly/Iv9hpku

Phillip Brooks, CEO of QATSICPP, joins #QAIHC2026! Phillip brings an important perspective on community control, leadership and creating lasting change—and we can’t wait to welcome him to the Gold Coast this October!

Samantha Wild joins #QAIHC2026! A proud Wakka Wakka, Cobble Cobble and South Sea Islander woman and Queensland’s Chief First Nations Health Officer, Samantha brings 20+ years’ leadership in health policy and reform. We can’t wait to welcome her to the Gold Coast!

🔥 We’re just weeks away from #QAIHC2026! Get ready for two days of powerful yarns, fresh ideas, connection and celebration. Secure your place and finish planning your Conference experience today: buff.ly/dpisM7f

Strong communities support strong social and emotional wellbeing. This Queensland Mental Health Week, QAIHC celebrates connection to family, culture, community and Country. A yarn, time on Country or supporting others can strengthen wellbeing and belonging. #QMHW26

Meet our next #QAIHC2026 speaker, Adam Heterick! A Wiradjuri man and Australia’s first Indigenous bioinformatician, Adam brings powerful insights into genomics, Indigenous Data Sovereignty and community control. We can’t wait to welcome him to the Gold Coast!

❤️ This #WorldHeartDay, don’t miss a beat. Heart disease isn’t always easy to spot, so getting checked early matters. Have a yarn about your heart health with your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Service. #QAIHC

Meet our next #QAIHC2026 speaker, Aimee McVeigh! The QCOSS CEO and human rights advocate brings extensive experience in equality, social policy and community advocacy. Join us on the Gold Coast this October and be part of the conversation! #QAIHCMembersConference

Deadly scenes at #QMC2026! QAIHC was proud to support the Carnival and yarn with mob about health and wellbeing. A huge congratulations to every team that took part and all the 2026 champions! More than footy, QMC celebrates culture, health and community. #QAIHC