News

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.

15 April 2026

Malaria cases on Saibai Island

Health authorities are managing five probable locally acquired cases of malaria on Saibai Island in the Torres Strait.

01 April 2026

Board appointments

An 8-person board with experience in First Nations health, business and leadership has been appointed to help shape the future of healthcare in the Torres and Cape region.

20 March 2026

Cyclone Narelle aftermath

All TCHHS staff are safe and we have had no reported injuries to staff or patients related to the current weather event.

20 March 2026

Taking care post-cyclone

Following Tropical Cyclone Narelle, heavy rain, flood and general wet conditions will continue affecting most of Cape York over the coming days.