General News
16 September, 2025
Dignified medical care
A NEW integrated women’s health centre called Jalbu Hub has been opened by Wuchopperen Health Service at Edmonton.
The hub is designed to support all women and girls experiencing vulnerability – regardless of background, culture or circumstance.
Opened by Barron River MP Bree James, it is named after the Kuku Yalanji word for woman and is one of only two hubs funded across Queensland, with a total investment of $11.47 million over four years.
Since its soft launch in April 2025, the hub has already dealt with 52 clients during 68 visits, including First Nations women, culturally and linguistically-diverse women, women with disabilities and others facing barriers to care.
“This hub is for every woman who needs a safe place to access care,” said Wuchopperen chief executive officer Joy Savage.
She said Jalbu was ready to support women with dignity and respect if they were facing trauma, isolation, chronic illness or family violence.
“Investing in women’s health is not just the right thing to do – it’s nation building,” she said.
“The Jalbu Hub is a place of restoration, healing and empowerment. It’s about building a future where women are safe, strong and supported.”
Chairwoman Sarah Addo said the hub had an inclusive mission.
“This space is more than bricks and mortar. It’s a place where women, irrespective of background, education, family circumstance, relationship type occupation or condition, can access the care and support they need and make connections across the different stages of life,” she said.
The hub is staffed by a multidisciplinary team including GPs, nurses, social workers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health professionals and community advocates.
It operates on a walk-in model, open Monday to Friday, 8am–6pm, with transport support available for eligible clients.
The hub offers a range of services including sexual and reproductive health, mental health and trauma counselling, chronic disease management and general health care.
The clinic is at 7 Stokes St, Edmonton.
