We’re pleased to share an exciting update with our staff and communities across the South West.
The South West Hospital and Health Service (HHS) Healthy Communities Team and HOPE have come together to form one strengthened team, now known as:
HOPE - Healthy Opportunities through Prevention and Empowerment
While our structure has evolved, our commitment remains the same. HOPE continues to support the health and wellbeing of South West communities - now with an even stronger, more integrated approach.
Our Purpose
Our mission is to improve health and wellbeing across the South West by working alongside communities to prevent illness, build capacity, and support lifelong wellbeing.
What HOPE Aims to Do
We focus on:
- Empowering communities to take ownership of their health and wellbeing across the lifespan
- Building resilience through prevention and early intervention
- Encouraging active participation in health and wellbeing within South West communities
- Supporting sustainable outcomes that lead to long‑term, positive change
- Together, HOPE is committed to supporting healthier, stronger, and more resilient communities across the South West—now and into the future.
For more information, please email SWHHS-HOPE@health.qld.gov.au