CheckIN Issue 236 – August 2026
Enjoy the August edition of CheckIN, CheckUP’s member newsletter. Learn about CheckUP’s programs, news and events, plus discover health industry news and more.
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Join CheckUP and the Mackay Regional Council for morning tea and learn about the business and workforce planning supports available for your business.
- Industry Workforce Advisor – workforce planning assistance that supports businesses to attract, recruit and retain a workforce that meets their needs.
- NDIS Business Connect – supporting small businesses and sole traders to build their business capacity and capability to deliver into the NDIS market place.
For further information contact:
Stuart Coward | Industry Workforce Advisor (Community Services) | CheckUP Australia
M: 0417 282 372 F: 07 3105 8301 E: scoward@checkup.org.au
Tamara Flynn | Community Development Officer | Community & Client Services | Mackay Regional Council
Phone: 07 49619596 | Mobile: 0436910813 | Fax: 07 4944 2421 | tamara.flynn@mackay.qld.gov.au

CheckUP is proud to host a networking event for Queensland senior healthcare leaders. This is an invitation only event for senior leaders and health executives.

Meet Ms Merrilyn Strohfeldt, CheckUP’s new Board Chair
Merrilyn was recently appointed CheckUP Board Chair and commenced in this role on 1 December 2024. Merrilyn is an experienced leader in primary healthcare across Australian and State Government jurisdictions, the not-for-profit sector, and private industry, and has been a CheckUP Board Director since 2020.
Merrilyn was previously the CEO of Darling Downs West Moreton PHN and Deputy Director General of the Queensland Department of Communities, Child Safety, and Disability Services.
Merrilyn is a current Board Member for Darling Downs Health.
With her extensive experience in health, disability and rehabilitation services, CheckUP looks forward to Merrilyn’s leadership and guidance over the coming years as Board Chair.
Read about CheckUP Board and Management