# Event Details - **Event Name**: Disease prevention and service models in rural and regional communities - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 am – Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm - **Event Description**: The 2026 annual QRHIRC Symposium focusing on 'disease prevention and service models in rural and regional communities'About this EventJoin us for the QRHIRC 2026 Symposium!Hosted by the , our annual symposium is a dynamic day of learning, collaboration and innovation.This free in-person event will be held on Thursday 6 August 2026 at The Annex, Toowoomba.The symposium brings together health researchers, clinicians, health service staff, students and community members to connect, share ideas, explore current health research, and help shape future projects that will benefit rural and regional Queensland.Why Attend?Network with researchers, clinicians and community membersTake part in an interactive co-design workshopHear presentations on health research relevant to our regionContribute to new project ideas and funding opportunitiesLearn how research can create real impact in rural and regional communitiesMorning Session: Building Co-Design Confidence: Rapid Design Sprint WorkshopJoin Dr Adrienne Young and Anja Christoffersen, co-leads of the Metro North Co-Design Framework, for an interactive workshop focused on building capability, confidence and practical skills in co-design.This hands-on session will introduce core co-design principles, mindsets and ways of working, before participants step into a fast-paced design sprint to collaboratively tackle real-world problems using practical design tools and methods. The workshop will conclude with group reflections and discussion on applying co-design approaches in practice.What the workshop will cover:Introduction to co-design principles and ways of workingA practical co-design sprint tackling real-world problemsExperience using design tools, methods and mindsets in actionReflections, learnings and discussion following the sprintThe real world problems that will be investigated as part of this workshop are:Developing a Community/Consumer Network for Regional and Rural Health Research and ImplementationSeizing My Sexual Health Story: Improving Health Literacy and Harm Prevention for Rural and Regional Young PeopleImplementing Arts-Based Rehabilitation for Parkinson’s Disease in Rural Queensland: Barriers, Enablers and Service ModelsBirthing Beyond the Binary: Experiences of Trans, Gender Diverse and Non-Binary Parents and Their Midwives in South-Western QueenslandCo-designing a Mosquito-Borne Disease Prevention Toolkit with Frontline Healthcare Workers in Rural and Regional QueenslandAfternoon Session: Presentations & Idea ElevatorsThe afternoon will feature presentations and practical insights aligned with this year’s theme:Disease Prevention & Service Models in Rural and Regional CommunitiesKeynote Speakers:Dr Robyn Littlewood, Chief Executive Officer of Health and Wellbeing QueenslandProfessor Lauren Ball, Community Health and Wellbeing at The University of QueenslandDr Robyn Littlewood will present: Prevention 2.0 – regional approachProfessor Lauren Ball will present: A New Wave of Research and Practice for Disease Prevention in Rural and Regional Communities: Lessons from the Springfield Living LaboratoryDrawing on experience from Australia’s largest master-planned community, Professor Ball will explore how health professionals and researchers can create measurable community impact through partnership, prevention and innovation. Topics include:Improving long-term community health outcomesReducing demand on healthcare systemsMeasuring real-world research impactBuilding multidisciplinary research teamsWorking collaboratively with communitiesIf you're interested in community-based practice and research, impact tracking, and cross-sector collaboration, this session will provide valuable takeaways to help you maximise the real-world influence of your work in your local area.Emerging Researcher PresentationsHear short presentations from emerging local researchers showcasing new and innovative work taking place across our region.Idea ElevatorsProjects developed during the morning workshop will be presented to friendly Idea Elevator panels for feedback to strengthen future grant applications and project plans.Funding OpportunityA funding pool of up to $15,000 is available, with up to $7,500 awarded to each successful project developed through the symposium process.If you have a project idea you would like considered for the workshop, please download the application form or email QRHIRC@health.qld.gov.au. Applications close Monday 22nd June 2026.RegistrationRegistration is free and includes catering.You are welcome to register for:Full DayMorning Session only (8:30 am – 1:00 pm) ORAfternoon Session only (12:30 pm – 4:30 pm)Please register for one session option only.Community members are warmly encouraged to attend, learn about local health projects and build confidence in contributing to health projects and research through co-design.Please note: By attending this event, you acknowledge that photographs and video recordings may be taken for promotional, reporting, educational and communication purposes. These images or recordings may be used by QRHIRC and affiliated organisations in print, digital, social media and other publications. Your attendance indicates consent to be photographed or filmed unless you complete an opt-out photo consent form on the day of the event.We also invite you to attend the 2026 Health Symposium Welcome Event from 5:30pm on the 5th of August. This networking event hosted in partnerships with Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE) will bring together regional leaders, healthcare professionals, researchers, government representatives and the broader business community, to showcase the exciting opportunities shaping the future of the region’s health sector. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/toowoomba-city/disease-prevention-and-service-models-in-rural-and-regional-communities/100001985488093335 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, workshops, art, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 8 hours - Location: 541 Ruthven St - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Toowoomba City - **state**: QL - **country**: Australia - **location**: 541 Ruthven St - **lat**: -27.5641756 - **long**: 151.9525656 - **full address**: 541 Ruthven St, 541 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba City, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Disease prevention and service models in rural and regional communities - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/5dfda505d0549641238d28b9c9caf58942a334f2fa9548eda78f5fb76c5c1146-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1777685097 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Disease prevention and service models in rural and regional communities being held? - **A:** Disease prevention and service models in rural and regional communities takes place on Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 am to Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm at 541 Ruthven St, 541 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba City, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Disease prevention and service models in rural and regional communities? - **A:** Disease prevention and service models in rural and regional communities is organized by Darling Downs Health Innovation and Research Collaborative. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Disease prevention and service models in rural and regional communities is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Toowoomba City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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