Queensland Health acknowledges the Traditional and Cultural Custodians of the lands, waters, and seas of North Queensland.
| Location | Traditional custodians |
|---|---|
| Townsville | Bindal (Birri Gubba) and Gurrumbilbarra Wulgurukaba |
| Palm Island | Manbarra Bwgcolman (historical) |
| Ayr/Home Hill | Binda/Juru (Birri Gubba) - in determination |
| Charters Towers | Gudjal |
| Ingham | Nywaigi Warrgamay Bandjin |
| Cardwell | Girramay |
| Richmond | Wanamar/Woolgar Valley |
| Hughenden | Yerunthully |
A localised RHD education and awareness program is currently being developed in collaboration with:
- Townsville Hospital and Health Service's Public Health team
- community health services
- schools
- First Nation families and community.
Healthy skin
Healthy skin resources have been created as part of a public health response to rising cases of skin infections, melioidosis and typhoid (especially during the wet season or after heavy rainfall). Queensland Health worked with local First Nation health workers in Townsville and Palm Island and Townsville's Public Health Unit to create materials focused on skin health for First Nation communities.
Key messages include:
- protect your skin by wearing gloves and shoes when working outdoors
- covering up skin sores
- heading to the clinic when things aren’t getting better.
You can also download the Townsville RHD Resource Guide (PDF 673 kB) which showcases the entire resource suite and suggested uses.
| Resource location | Resource name | Type | Target audience |
|---|---|---|---|
| All of Townsville | Healthy skin keeps your body strong | Social media tile | All audiences |
| All of Townsville | Hey you mob! | Social media tile | All audiences |
| All of Townsville | Wash, dry, cover up | Social media tile | All audiences |
| All of Townsville | Healthy skin keeps your body strong (30 second video) | Video | All audiences |
| All of Townsville | Healthy skin keeps your body strong (30 second audio) | Audio file | All audiences |
