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CheckUP works with partner organisations and health providers to create healthier communities and reduce health inequities through a range of initiatives.

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Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy

CheckUP is committed to ensuring that children, young people, families, and communities feel confident that CheckUP provides a safe environment where children’s rights, needs and interests are met.

CheckUP’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy demonstrates CheckUP’s commitment to child safety and wellbeing and its responsibilities through the implementation of the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. The Policy supports CheckUP Board Directors, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), staff, representatives, contractors, consultants, students, visitors, and volunteers to understand their obligations when engaging with children and young people.

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CheckIN Issue 195 – March 2023

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Reaching Out Edition 71 – March 2023

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QPHCN event will focus on building a strong and sustainable health workforce

If you’re passionate about the health industry and interested in learning more about the state of the health workforce, you won’t want to miss CheckUP’s first Queensland Primary Health Care Network (QPHCN) event for 2023. The event aims to bring together healthcare professionals to explore ways to work collaboratively toward a strong and sustainable health sector.

Scheduled for Thursday 9 March 2023 from 10am-12pm, the event will be held at the Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC) training rooms, Level 1/36 Russell Street, South Brisbane. Attendees can join either in-person or online, depending on their preference.

The event will feature a fantastic line-up of speakers, including Joe Occhino, Assistant Deputy Director-General, Workforce Strategy, Clinical Planning and Service Strategy Division, Queensland Health; Giovanna Castellani, A/Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Division, Queensland Health; Brett Hall, A/Executive Director – Workforce Strategy, Department of Trade, Employment and Training; Karen Lavery, Employer Liaison Officer (ELO), Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations; Anastasia Woolmer, Business Relationship Manager, HESTA; Sabrina Kerr, Health Gateway Schools Manager, CheckUP; Vicky Meyer, Industry Workforce Advisor – Health, CheckUP; Andrew Legg, Industry Workforce Advisor – First Nations healthcare and social assistance, CheckUP; and Amanda Griffiths, Industry Skills Advisor (ISA) for Health, CheckUP.

This event is sponsored by HESTA and provides an excellent opportunity for healthcare professionals to learn about the latest programs focused on promoting careers in the health industry, funding opportunities to help maximise workforce participation, and more!

David Millichap, General Manager of Engagement and Workforce at CheckUP, will serve as the event’s Master of Ceremonies. Auslan interpreters will be on hand to assist with the translation of speaker presentations.

Following the event, attendees will have the opportunity to network and connect with other healthcare professionals while enjoying light refreshments.

Register now via Eventbrite to secure your spot! CheckUP members and Outreach health service providers can attend for free. Non-members can attend face-to-face for $50 or virtually for just $20.

CheckIN Issue 194 – February 2023

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Health Gateway to Industry Schools eNews – February 2023

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Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and Wellbeing

CheckUP is committed to the continued safety and wellbeing of children and young people across the organisation and in our operations.

The Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and Wellbeing is the overarching statement that outlines the key values and principles of CheckUP’s approach to protecting children and young people from abuse and neglect.

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Reaching Out Edition 70 – January 2022

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Amanda Griffiths joins CheckUP as Health Industry Skills Advisor

We are pleased to have welcomed Amanda Griffiths back to CheckUP in the role of Health Industry Skills Advisor in Queensland. Amanda brings a wealth of experience in health industry consultation to the role, particularly in regard to Vocational Education and Training (VET) to employment pathways in Queensland. With a background as a clinical optometrist, Amanda has had the opportunity to work in locations across Queensland, including both metropolitan and very remote communities, giving her a unique perspective on workforce issues throughout the state. Amanda is eager to collaborate with industry and is looking forward to the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in her position. amanda-g

Here she answers some questions about her career and what she is most looking forward to in her new role.

How long have you worked in the health sector?
I have worked in the health sector for around 20 years. Immediately prior to coming to CheckUP I was in the higher education sector for 3 years, which did have a health flavour as it was in a medical school. Before that, my entire career was in health, and this covered clinical optometry, sessional academia, research assistance, and working in industry consultation.

What aspect of your role do you enjoy the most?
Engaging with organisations and individuals who are making a real difference.

What are 3 words you would use to describe CheckUP?
How can I limit it to just 3?!?! Caring, engaged, enthusiastic, impactful, nimble, open…. the list goes on.

What activities do you enjoy when you’re not working?
Swimming, camping (only since 2022 – I was persuaded to go for the first time in 25 years and loved it), week-long silent meditation retreats, spending time with family and friends.

Who did you last listen to when you drove/flew somewhere?
ABC Grandstand’s coverage of the Australian summer of test match cricket.

Workforce and Skills Development eNews – January 2023

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