A First Nations-led health program has launched at Laidley Hospital.
Murrumba Targan Djimbulung translates to ‘good healing my people’ in local traditional languages.
The West Moreton Health program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It launched in 2024 to improve the health and wellbeing of people living with, or at risk of, chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, and heart and lung issues.
The program includes home visits, telehealth, and access to a free gym program through the Deadly Steps Together Gym program.
Now the team is offering a monthly drop-in clinic at Laidley Hospital, on the traditional land of the Jagera, Yuggera and Ugarapul people.
Murrumba Targan Djimbulung Nurse Manager Emily Lis said the drop-in clinic offers more care closer to home for Lockyer Valley residents.
“We already do home visits in the area," Ms Lis said. "The new clinic offers another way to connect with local people.
"It will bring together our team in the one place to have a yarn and walk with you on your health journey."
The clinic team includes health workers, nurses, an exercise physiologist and a social worker.
Ms Lis invited anyone looking for help to manage long-term health concerns to reach out for help.
"The program is a First Nations-led program, for First Nations people," Ms Lis said.
“We take the time to get to know people and, together, create a health program tailored just for them."
About Murrumba Targan Djimbulung
To join the program, you must be 18 years and over and:
- identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- have, or be at risk of, a chronic health condition
- live in the West Moreton region
- need help to navigate their healthcare.
The drop-in clinic is at Laidley Hospital on the last Wednesday of every month, from 10am to 1pm.
You don’t need a GP referral to access the program.
To start your health journey, yarn with the team via phone 3447 2717 or email WM_MTDS@health.qld.gov.au.
For more on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support at West Moreton Health, visit our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support webpage.