West Moreton Health is creating a Consumer and Community Advisory Group to support co-design, development, and ongoing delivery of our First Nations focused maternal and infant care program at Jaghu.
We’re seeking First Nations participants from the local community to join our advisory group. This program supports families from pregnancy right through to when children turn five, making sure everyone stays healthy and happy.
About Jaghu Maternal and Infant Program
Jaghu, is an Aboriginal word that means ‘all together,’ and at Jaghu, we deliver culturally responsive, community-based, family-centred care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families from early pregnancy through to five years of age. We provide a happy, healthy environment for parents/carers and babies to thrive in. Maternity and child health care is led by a known First Nations clinician, who stays with families throughout their journey, making sure they get the support they need.
Rooted in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander definition of health, the model is driven by community-led engagement and consultation at every stage—from conception and design to implementation, reporting, and dissemination—ensuring self-determination and community governance in service delivery.
Why we need you
We want to make sure the Jaghu program is the best it can be, and that’s where you come in! We’re looking for community members to join our Consumer and Community Advisory Group. You’ll help us design, improve and guide the program to make sure it meets the needs of our families.
What’s involved?
Members are part of the group for 12 months. Meetings are held every two months in a community venue in Ipswich. Each meeting sits for approximately two hours.
Extra meetings may be required from time to time, which will be considered and consulted as required.
Members will be (paid) $40 per hour to attend meetings, and where applicable, will be provided with parking vouchers or reimbursed for travel costs. Payment will be made by bank transfer.
Who can apply?
We are looking for 10 people to join the Advisory Group and we encourage applications from current consumers of the Jaghu Maternal and Infant Program and other community members who have an interest in the service.
We are looking for people who:
- Identify as and have lived experience as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
- Live and/or work in West Moreton Health catchment area
It would be great if the candidate also has at least one of the following:
- Are a parent/carer of a child under the age of 5 years and be actively engaged with Jaghu Maternal and Infant Program services. This can include accessing Jaghu midwifery services, child health assessment with Jaghu child health nurse, and/or Jaghu social work
- Advocate for and have a passion for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural rights and improving access to healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Have knowledge and understanding of the needs and issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents/carers, babies, and families
- Have a passion for improving the health equity and outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, working from a cultural and strengths-based approach
- Availability and commitment to attend scheduled advisory group meetings and contribute to discussion.
How to apply
If you’re interested, there are several ways to apply:
- Complete the online Expression of Interest form
- Complete the Expression of Interest Form email it to nicole.moller@health.qld.gov.au ; or
- Complete the Expression of Interest Form and drop it off in person at 11 Salisbury Road Ipswich
Expressions of Interest close 5 pm, March 9, 2025
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out by email or phone at 0457 669 505.