Agnes Water and the surrounding Discovery Coast region will soon benefit from the expansion of IMPACT Community Services’ Foundations for Life program, which provides free midwifery care for young mums and mums-to-be (under 25). This program is a lifeline for young women in the community who would otherwise need to travel to Bundaberg or Gladstone for antenatal and postnatal care. Dee […]

IMPACT Community Health Services (ICHS) will use vital funding from the Gladstone Regional Council for a master planning project at Agnes Water. Earlier this month, Council confirmed ICHS as one of two recipients in this year's Community Investment Program - Strategic Projects Fund. ICHS was awarded $56,000, which will be used to develop a comprehensive […]

IMPACT Community Health Service has received Australian General Practice Accreditation (AGPAL), demonstrating its commitment to quality and safety. But what does this actually mean? Being accredited means that our general practice is committed to a comprehensive program which involves: As a member of the community you may be surprised to learn that general practice accreditation […]

Agnes Water increased its community health credentials with IMPACT Community Health Service (ICHS) receiving a national award of accreditation, demonstrating its commitment to quality and safety within its practice. ICHS received this important recognition from Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited (AGPAL), the leading not-for-profit provider of general practice accreditation services within Australia. AGPAL Chair, Dr […]

IMPACT Community Health Service (ICHS) has had an incredible year of growth and change, reflecting our ongoing commitment to serving the Discovery Coast community. As we move forward, we’re excited to share the latest developments and our vision for the future. ICHS will be transitioning out of mental health service delivery in the Discovery Coast […]

"STRONGER TOGETHER" is a weekly column where Tanya explores key issues. This week Tanya discusses the urgent need for increased funding for community-based mental health services in Queensland to address the growing demand and prevent crises.