Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support

Tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or both. If we know, we may be able to support your needs better.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support team

Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support staff are the link between our health services and our community.

They can:

• explain hospital services and procedures to you and your family
• visit you in hospital, and at home when you leave hospital
• help you and your family talk to health professionals so you can share your goals and how you wish to be treated
• refer you to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support services
• tell you about community services and programs.

Our team can also support you with:

• conditions that last a long time, called chronic diseases
• maternity and child health
• drugs and alcohol
• mental health
• sexual health.

If you're in one of our hospitals or health centres, you can ask to see one of our health workers.

If you're in a rural or remote area, ask your nurse or doctor how to contact your nearest support team.

Murrumba Targan Djimbulung

Our Murrumba Targan Djimbulung program can help you live a healthier lifestyle.

We help people with long term health conditions like diabetes, and heart and lung issues get the right health care to support their wellbeing. This includes help with GP referrals to other health services, and finding mental health support.

You can also do free exercise sessions at the Jaghu Gym, 37 South Street, Ipswich. You’ll get to yarn with an exercise physiologist and Indigenous health workers about ways to stay healthy.

We're open 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. If you don’t live near the gym, we can arrange home visits and telehealth services for you.

Murrumba Targan Djimbulung means 'good healing my people' in local traditional languages.

For more information, email WM_DSTP@health.qld.gov.au or call 0447 239 734.

Jaghu Maternal and Infant Program

Mums and bubs and their families can get extra health care and support through the Jaghu Maternal and Infant Program. We can help from the time you conceive until your baby turns 2.

Our team includes midwifes, child health nurses, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers, and social and emotional wellbeing officers.

You can see us at Bremer Medical Centre, in your home, or somewhere else where you feel safe and comfortable. We can also join you for any appointments at Ipswich Hospital.

We also run a Jaghu child health clinic, a playgroup and a yarning group for dads.

If you'd like to know more about the Jaghu program and services, you can get in touch by:

• phone: 0458 449 990
• email: wm-jaghu@health.qld.gov.au.

You can also come and see us at the Bremer Medical Centre, Building F, 11 Salisbury Road, Ipswich.

For more information about having a safe pregnancy see the Stronger Bubba Born website.