Empowering through education
The Health Promotion Team delivers culturally responsive health education and awareness programs across Cape York communities. Through school visits, community events, and partnerships with local groups, the team promotes lifelong wellbeing and empowers individuals with practical health knowledge. Services are delivered year-round through workshops, campaigns, and hands-on activities.
Service Locations
We deliver health promotion programs in all 11 Cape York communities:
- Kowanyama
- Pormpuraaw
- Aurukun
- Napranum
- Mapoon
- Coen
- Hope Vale
- Wujal Wujal
- Laura
- Mossman Gorge.
Community Events
The team maintains strong connections with local communities by hosting and participating in events such as:
- Colour Fun Runs to promote physical activity
- Women’s and Men’s Camps focused on empowerment, emotional wellbeing, and healthy lifestyles
- Health promotion material tailored to our communities
- Health expos and information stalls
Health topics covered
- Health Checks & Immunisations (including Flu Vaccines)
- Women’s and Men’s Health
- Youth Health
- Sexual Health, Bodies & Relationships
- Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) & Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF)
- Chronic Disease Management
- Nutrition
- Cancer awareness
- Mental Health
- Healthy pregnancies
Key Health Promotion Programs
Healthy Kids Healthy Habits
Fun and interactive sessions teaching children essential hygiene practices like teeth cleaning, nose blowing, and hand washing.
Core of Life
A hands-on education program for teens and communities, offering practical, culturally inclusive knowledge about pregnancy, parenting, and family wellbeing.
Strong Born FASD Campaign
Raising awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and the risks of alcohol use during pregnancy and breastfeeding in rural and remote communities.
Promoting good health across Cape York
By engaging our communities across Cape York, we’re improving health literacy and empowering our people to make great decisions about their own health, and pass that knowledge on to others.
