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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Sector: First Nations health care and social assistance
Email: cmcallister@checkup.org.au
Carissa McAllister is a proud Wiradjuri woman, now residing on Gubbi Gubbi Country. She has a diverse professional background, having worked in the health sector, legal and business fields.
Carissa is deeply passionate on health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and has a thorough understanding of the social and cultural determinants of health.
Carissa is a strong advocate for holistic health and wellbeing, has a Bachelor of Health Science and a Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion. Carissa and her family use Aboriginal Medical Services for their health and wellbeing care and she has a thorough understanding of the ACCHO Model of Care.
Carissa enjoys connecting with people and teams and exploring their specific challenges to identifying unique solutions to have a positive impact on health and wellbeing. Carissa views the First
Nations Health and Social Assistance Workforce Advisory role as an important opportunity to strengthen the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce as they are best placed to provide care to their peers.
Sector: Community Services
Email: scoward@checkup.org.au
Stuart Coward comes to CheckUP with 20+ years’ experience in community services and 40 years’ experience in the business sector. He has recently worked in a not-for-profit national business with a focus on disabilities, education and training and community services.
Stuart established and grew a number of his own award-winning businesses in training, employment and hospitality and is dedicated to seeing the Queensland economy and small business thrive in this competitive market.
Stuart enjoys teamwork and staff mentoring, inclusion and collaborative approaches to finding solutions, creating new pathways and programs, and developing others. Community is one of his main focuses, promoting integration and inclusiveness for all.
Stuart views the Industry Workforce Advisor role as an opportunity to share the extensive experience and knowledge he has attained, helping community businesses to address workforce challenges and identify solutions.
Sector: Workforce
Email: jnewton@checkup.org.au
Jane Newton brings extensive experience from over 20 years in the health and community services sector to her role at CheckUP. Her background includes significant time as a registered nurse in Australia and the UK, alongside roles in aged care, disability employment services, and research management at Jobs Queensland.
Jane’s diverse experience also encompasses training within aged care, clinical facilitation for nursing, and work in finance, retail, and even the horse racing industry. At CheckUP, Jane applies this broad knowledge as Project Officer – Micro-credentialing. She coordinates key programs like ‘Going all OUT for Outreach’ and the ‘ABC of Disability service provision’ project, focusing on enhancing service delivery, bridging skill gaps, and improving the quality of care, particularly for rural and remote communities. Jane is dedicated to leveraging micro-credentialing to support workforce development across the sector.
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