Helicopter landings at Mackay Base Hospital have temporarily relocated to the Mackay airport at the request of CQ Rescue and Babcock Aviation. This is due to their concern with early site works associated with the expansion of the hospital. CQ Rescue has conducted a risk assessment, and we are working with them to have landings… [Read More]

When the heady smell of molasses is in the wind at Sarina, the hospital’s Director of Nursing (DON) Pauline Maude breathes deeply and feels she is where she’s meant to be. “As a child I lived in Fiji,” Pauline said. “Dad was an engineer in the sugar mills there, and that’s why I love Sarina,… [Read More]

When Claudia Stephson returned to the MontCler aged care facility in Clermont after a few days away, she was warmly welcomed by the residents she works with. It’s no wonder when you learn more about the care and attention she brings to her role as the facility’s diversional therapist. It was a career move made… [Read More]

Joint statement from Mackay HHS, Clermont4Doctors and ClermontConnect Mackay HHS and Clermont4Doctors are continuing to work hard to secure more permanent doctors in the community. Both organisations are in contact with doctors who have a strong interest in working at the Clermont MPHS and in primary care. Mackay HHS Executive Director of Public Health and… [Read More]

The Mackay community owes a debt of gratitude to Dr Chandika Wasalthilaka. Almost two years ago, when other doctors were suspended and a review into the Mackay Base Hospital’s Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G) services was announced, the burden of responsibility to keep the service going fell on his shoulders.  “I can still remember the day…. [Read More]