Wuchopperen Health Service Ltd in Cairns, Queensland, Australia | Community organisation

Wuchopperen Health Service Ltd

Locality: Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 4080 1000

Address: 6 Moignard Street Manoora 4870 Cairns, QLD, Australia

Website: https://www.wuchopperen.org.au

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23.01.2022 LIVE Wuchopperen Community NAIDOC Virtual Events - Kunjur First Nations Men's Collective - Cairns Men’s Camp Fire Yarn with Uncle Graham Brady and Uncle Bernie Singleton. #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

23.01.2022 Our playgroups have started up again Join our Under 5's Playgroup on Tuesday & Friday from 10-12pm for a morning of fun activites for families to engage with their children that they can take home. All playgroups are free of charge - bookings are required so please contact us on 4080 1000 to secure your spot.

22.01.2022 Stroke can happen to anyone, anywhere and at any age. Just by knowing the signs of stoke you could save a life Remember F.A.S.T.... Face - Check their face. Has their mouth drooped? Arms - Can they lift both arms? Speech - Is their speech slurred? Do they understand you? Time - Is critical. If you see any of these signs call 000 straight away. #StrokeWeek #KnowTheSigns

22.01.2022 A rewarding opportunity has just become available for a Nurse Home Visitor who will be working with first time Mums and their extended families If you are looking for a change we'd love to hear from you! Applications close Monday 24 August. To view or apply online go to www.wuchopperen.org.au/careers

22.01.2022 HIPPY Cairns North Age 5 Graduation 2020 Congratulations to all our graduates, we wish you all the best for primary school next year #KeepingOurGenerationsGrowingStrong HIPPY Australia

21.01.2022 Our AGM is on tomorrow! Registration opens from 5:30pm. See you there!

19.01.2022 My role at Wuchopperen was vastly different to anything I’ve ever done before. Being an ‘embedded’ pharmacist meant I became an integral part of the wider health team, which made a huge difference to the patient’s care, said Kate. Click to read more about Kate and Yvette's time at Wuchopperen, including the collaborative project between JCU: James Cook University, Australia, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia and NACCHO Aboriginal Health Australia. Link: https://www.jcu.edu.au//ar/how-pharmacy-makes-a-difference

19.01.2022 I just find coming to Wuchopperen that I was able to get more of a handle on it. Last week we had the chance to sit down with Jessie Billy and speak about her diabetes journey for World Diabetes Day. Thank you Jessie for sharing your story Diabetes Queensland #WorldDiabetesDay

19.01.2022 Say hello to our Child Wellbeing team at the White Ribbon Day Community Event at Harald Falge Park, English Street, Manunda Every single day is prevent Domestic and Family Violence Day, stand up and speak out - if you need help we are here for you, every single day. #whiteribbonday White Ribbon Australia

19.01.2022 LIVE Wuchopperen Community NAIDOC Virtual Events - Flag Raising

18.01.2022 Cairns Indigenous Art Fair goes live in less than an hour!! All events will be streamed on their Facebook and via 2020.ciaf.com.au

16.01.2022 Congratulations to the Wuchopperen Warriors for completing the Cardiac Challenge last weekend! The team smashed their fundraising goal, raising a total of $7,742 for the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation Big thank you to our sponsors, Complete Mobility and Rehab Cairns and Grant Thornton Australia for making this possible!!

13.01.2022 The Wuchopperen Warriors are ready, set, GO! for the 2020 Cardiac Challenge This weekend will be the 6th year that The Warriors will be cycling from Cairns to Cooktown to raise money for the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation and have a strong team of 8 riders and 3 support crew. Most of the team are experienced, returning riders who love the atmosphere and teamwork, however, this year welcomed four new riders: Dilan, Ben, Jacki and Harrington. ... Thank you to generous sponsors for making this possible - Complete Mobility and Rehab Cairns and Grant Thornton Australia. Your support is greatly appreciated. Good luck to the Wuchopperen Warriors - safe riding and know that you are doing us all proud

12.01.2022 It's a beautiful day for a yarn about sexual health! Our deadly team are set up for the afternoon at our Manoora complex for SEXtember Remember to get your free sexual health check this month to go into the draw to win a pair of Sony headphones

12.01.2022 Do you have any questions about Family, Money, Housing or Criminal Law? Donnella Mills and the deadly team at LawRight Qld are available for free legal advice over the phone every Tuesday Give us a call on 4080 1000 to book your free appointment.... #KnowYourRights

11.01.2022 It's SEXtember at Wuchopperen! Free condoms and lube available in all our clinic toilets at Manoora and Edmonton. Remember - condoms are the best way to prevent sexual diseases.

10.01.2022 Today is National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day! We are the Elders of tomorrow, hear our voice.

09.01.2022 Congratulations to Muriel Waigana who recently celebrated her 9 year anniversary with Wuchopperen "It’s a privilege and honor to work with my own people providing the care our community with their health care needs. My commitment is wholly based on my willingness to help our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here in Cairns earning their respect through friendship in a professional manner. Love my ATSI People - Always was and Always will be 2020." ... Muriel first began her Wuchopperen journey as a Child Health Worker at Manoora before moving on to Chronic & Complex Health. Today Muriel is one of our most experienced Health Workers based at our Edmonton Clinic. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication over the years - we are lucky to have you!

07.01.2022 Tune in at 11:45am today on Bumma Bippera Media 987fm to hear Donnella Mills from NACCHO Aboriginal Health Australia yarn about LawRight Qld. Free legal advice is available every Tuesday at our Manoora clinic. Call 40801000 to book your appointment.

06.01.2022 Last week our Sexual Health Workers, Belinda Jackson and Michael Brown, presented at TAFE Queensland Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care. For over a year Michael has been working with TAFE to help develop Women and Men's Sexual Health Resources to be included in the course and last Wednesday was the first time we delivered a presentation to the students. Congratulations to everyone involved what a fantastic achievement

06.01.2022 This month our Cairns North HIPPY tutors took part in a traditional weaving activity held by talented artist Tarna Davis from kivabeautycairns. This was an opportunity for the tutors to engage in women’s business and discover more about the Kuku Yalanji people of Mossman. Thank you to Tarna for taking the time and sharing your knowledge with our team ... (HIPPY - Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters)

05.01.2022 Congratulations to Debra Murray for celebrating her 13 year anniversary with Wuchopperen "The most rewarding part about being here for 13 years is having the privilege to be working in my hometown and being there for my people when in need and to have continued this journey with Wuchopperen. Wuchopperen is more than just my place of employment, it holds a significance for myself and the people of the Tablelands as Wuchopperen was there to shape our AMS Service here in Athe...rton. When people recognise me in my uniform, they yarn up big time and they still ask can I make a dentist appointment for them!" Over her 13 years Debra has worked in a few different roles across the organisation including working in the Mental Health Rural & Remote Team as a Mental Health Support Worker and as a Recognised Entity Worker in Atherton. Now you will find Debra working for the Child Wellbeing Team as a Family Participation Convenor. Thank you for everything you do for our mob Debra and for helping to keep our generations growing strong.

05.01.2022 It's International Men's Day Your mental health is important Talk to your friends, talk to your doctor Eat well and live well... Move your body See more

05.01.2022 Last week Wuchopperen staff member, Keiryn Lenoy, took 6 deadly young guns up to Mossman Gorge to spend the day with World No.1 tennis player, Ash Barty! All 6 players were involved in Wuchopperen Deadly Choices NAIDOC Tennis camp held in July last year Big thanks to Ash for taking time out of her busy schedule to come up to Cairns for a visit! ... Photos thanks to Tennis Australia.

05.01.2022 UPDATE: Our phone lines are working again. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We are currently experiencing a system outage that is impacting our phone lines. Online appointments can still be made on our website. We will keep you updated.

05.01.2022 LIVE Wuchopperen Community NAIDOC Virtual Events - Yarn with Local Artist Natasha Davui Art Thank you to UMI Arts and Natasha. #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

05.01.2022 R U OK? We can all go through tough times when we don’t feel great about our lives or ourselves. That’s why it’s important to always be looking out for each other. By asking and listening, we can help those we care about feel more supported and connected.... A yarn could save a life. Ask the question - "Are you OK?" : Safua Nomoa R U OK Day

04.01.2022 Good news story Driven by the Edmonton team, our Wellbeing Worker Genevieve Meldrum, put together Christmas gifts for some of our clients in the Southern Corridor Area with donations from our Edmonton doctors and other staff. Over 50 presents were gifted to young mums, youth and elderly in the area. Many donations were received from Alive Pharmacy Warehouse Edmonton and Piconne’s Edmonton IGA, a big thank you to both stores for their generous contributions. ... Clients were extremely grateful for the thoughtful presents put together. Well done to the Edmonton team for your efforts in sharing the Christmas spirit!

03.01.2022 Behind the scenes Dr Jacki Mein recording with Jam Pakt for FASD Awareness Month. Tune in next week to hear the radio interview live on air! #FASD

03.01.2022 Join in celebrating Indigenous Literacy Day today for a celebration of Indigenous language and literacy! At 12.30pm watch the special YouTube Live Premiere featuring Jessica Mauboy, Archie Roach, Andy Griffiths, Anita Heiss - Author, Shelley Ware, Josh Pyke, and more.

03.01.2022 Our Manoora and Edmonton clinics will be closed on Tuesday 26 January due to a Public Holiday. We will reopen Wednesday 27 January. For all emergencies call 000 and for all other care please call The Cairns 24 Hour Medical Centre on 4052 1119 or Dial A Doctor on 1300 030 030.

03.01.2022 POSTPONED! Learning about our Traditional Garden with Vickie has been postponed until further notice

03.01.2022 "Raised on Mandingalbay Yidindji country, Dania grew up surrounded by extended family who maintained her strong cultural connection to their Torres Strait Islander heritage. Dania is a proud Torres Strait Islander woman with connections back through her paternal grandmother to Erub (Darnley) Island." Read the full article here https://www.qaihc.com.au///januaryfebruary-2021-edition-19

02.01.2022 This year's NAIDOC theme

01.01.2022 Yesterday we officially partnered with DIYDG - Deadly Inspiring Youth Doing Good! We're very excited to be working together on future projects and programs : DIYDG CEO, Merrissa Nona (left) and Wuchopperen CEO Dania Ahwang (right)

01.01.2022 LIVE Wuchopperen Community NAIDOC Virtual Events - Traditional Dancing with Minjil. Thank you to Holy Spirit College for having us