Darling Downs and West Moreton district

About Darling Downs and West Moreton district

Every town in the Darling Downs and West Moreton district has its own unique charm. You’ll find a welcoming community and a variety of sporting and craft clubs within each community.

The area is known for its rich agricultural output. Manufacturing and mining are also important. While farming regions may not match our traditional idea of beauty, it’s hard not to appreciate the stunning patchwork of pastures covering the endless rolling hills of the Darling Downs region.

State forests are scattered throughout the region and offer opportunities for camping and hiking. There are even a few tourist attractions in the area, including the Cobb & Co Museum, which details the history of the area, the heritage-listed Jondaryan Woolshed and the small Darling Downs Zoo.

Training practices

The Darling Downs and West Moreton district encompasses three of our training zones, with Zones 1 and 2 falling entirely within it. Zone 1 has 21 accredited practices, Zone 2 has 28 and Zone 3 has 13, giving a total of 62 throughout the region. The only major hospital in the region is Toowoomba Hospital. The rural practices offer a broad scope of experience that you may not be exposed to in urban practice.

Primary health network

The DDWMPHN area is home to over half a million people and is growing rapidly. Many residents are disadvantaged, with poor education levels, employment rates, access to technology and transport, and health outcomes. This makes the area’s health care critically important.

Some of the most important programs that have been rolled out in the area include Access to Allied Psychological Services (ATAPS), Mental Health Services in Rural and Remote Areas (MHSRRA), Care Coordination and Supplementary Services (CCSS) program, Closing the Gap, Toowoomba Diabetes Clinic, and Rural Primary Health Services (RPHS). Many smaller initiatives are also being implemented, from remote care and holistic case coordination to a community liaison pharmacist trial. Find out more here: www.ddwmphn.com.au

Darling Downs and West Moreton district staff contacts

District Medical Education Coordinator
Dr Patricia Stuart
Email: pstuart@gptq.qld.edu.au

District Administration Officer
Deborah Hall
Email: dhall@gptq.qld.edu.au

District Supervisor Liaison Officer
Dr Sue Masel
Email: smasel@gptq.qld.edu.au