Eastbrooke Health & Community Hub Townsville

23/06/2026

Men’s Health Week is a moment to bring focus to men’s mental health, particularly the different ways distress can be experienced and communicated.

This focus matters beyond one week. Understanding how men experience difficulty, and how they reach out for support, is important year‑round.

By listening closely to the experiences of people who reach out, Lifeline is focused on strengthening how support shows up when someone needs it.

Lifeline offers free support 24/7 by call, text or chat: lifeline.org.au/get-help

22/06/2026

We know life gets busy and sometimes vaccination appointments can be missed.

If your child has missed a scheduled vaccination, you’re not alone and it’s not too late to catch up!

Missing a vaccine can leave your child without protection against serious diseases for longer than needed. The good news is that catch-up vaccines are available through the National Immunisation Program.

If you’re unsure what your child has missed, speak with your GP or vaccination provider. They can check your child’s record and help you get back on track. 🗓️

For more information, see the comments below. 👇

22/06/2026

Tomorrow (June 21) marks the shortest day of the calendar year in Australia, known as the winter solstice ❄️☀️ It marks a major turning point – from Monday onward, daylight minutes will steadily increase until we reach the summer solstice in December.

What will you be doing on the shortest day of the year?

Read more via the link in the comments 🔗

22/06/2026

As Queensland’s higher risk bushfire period approaches, it’s important to stay across the Fire Danger Rating for your area.

The FDR is updated daily and reflects how severe a bushfire could be and how difficult it would be to contain.

🟢 Moderate: Stay up to date and be ready to act.

🟡 High: Decide what you’ll do if a fire starts and be alert during heightened fire conditions.

🟠 Extreme: Make sure your property is fire ready and, if a fire starts, take immediate action.

🔴 Catastrophic: Leave bushfire risk areas. Stay safe by getting to a safer location in the morning or the night before.

22/06/2026

Call 1800MEDICARE (1800 633 422) for free from anywhere in Australia and connect with a registered nurse for expert health advice when you need it most. 📞

When you call 1800MEDICARE, a registered nurse can provide you with health information and help you find services in your area.

If you are injured or unwell, they will help you understand if your condition needs extra attention from a health service or if it can be managed safely at home.

You can also connect via the 1800MEDICARE website or app to get the help and information you need, in a way that works best for you.

1800MEDICARE is available to anyone in Australia whether it’s early in the morning or late at night and you don’t need a Medicare card.

For emergencies, always call Triple Zero (000).

For more information, see the comments below. 👇

18/06/2026

Are you looking for free mental health support to help manage life’s challenges? 🤔

You can access free, online and flexible mental health support with Medicare Mental Health Check In.🙏

You can choose to work through the online tools at your own pace or complete the tools with a qualified mental health practitioner via telehealth.

The service is flexible to your needs:

✔️ self-guided support anywhere, anytime for independent skill building
✔️ you can make an appointment with a practitioner for structured guided support
✔️ for anyone aged 16 and older
✔️ no referral or diagnosis needed.

To find out more or see if the service is right for you, see the comments below. 👇

18/06/2026

When winter bites a little harder than expected, knowing where to go for the right care can make all the difference.

If you have something that can’t wait for a regular GP appointment but doesn’t need a trip to the hospital, that’s a case for a Medicare Urgent Care Clinic.

Things that may need urgent medical care include:
✅ minor burns and infections
✅ urinary tract infections (UTIs)
✅ insect bites and rashes
✅ sports injuries including neck and back pain
✅ respiratory illness
✅ gastro.

To find your nearest Clinic, see the comments below. 👇🏼

18/06/2026

18/06/2026

Walk into any Medicare Urgent Care Clinic across Australia to receive bulk billed urgent care without an appointment or referral.

Clinics are open early and late, 7 days a week. 📆

For more information, see the comments below. 👇

18/06/2026