News

01 July 2026

Kowanyama to host first TCHHS Health Expo

Kowanyama is set to host its inaugural Health Expo on next week as part of the Torres and Cape HHS initiative to expand its program across the region.

26 June 2026

TCHHS doctor to research traditional medicine

A doctor based on Thursday Island has been awarded a research grant to look at traditional medicine in the region and how it could be incorporated into clinical care.

17 June 2026

Napranum to celebrate new life with Welcoming Piccinini Day

Napranum babies will be celebrated next week at a special community day as part of TCHHS's Growing Deadly Families program.

05 June 2026

TCHHS residents urged to take bowel screening test

Residents across the Torres Strait, Cape York and Northern Peninsula Area are being urged to “choose life” and complete a bowel cancer screening test this year.

03 June 2026

TCHHS Health Expo programs expand across region

Aurukun will host the first of four Health Expo events next week as Torres and Cape HHS expands the successful program across the region.

21 May 2026

Women’s health clinic and Yarning circle on Poruma

A women’s health outreach clinic and Yarning circle was held on Poruma (Coconut) Island earlier this month (11-14 May).

15 May 2026

Father of five’s incredible journey to health career

A proud Aboriginal man who raised five daughters while completing his Master’s in Social Work is the newest member of Cooktown’s allied health team.

28 April 2026

TCHHS and AFL Cape York kick goals with new partnership

A new partnership between Torres and Cape HHS and AFL Cape York is going to open up career and health opportunities for young people across the region.

17 April 2026

$4.6M investment strengthens aged care in Cooktown

Cooktown’s residential aged care service is set to undergo a $4.6 million upgrade to improve services for elderly residents closer to home.