Central Highlands Healthcare Ltd

Central Highlands Healthcare Ltd (CHH) is an Australian nonprofit public company dedicated to providing healthcare services in the Central Highlands region of Queensland. Established on 18 December 2012, the organization operates primarily through the Emerald Medical Group, offering a range of medical and community health services to support local populations.

Overview

CHH was registered as a charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) on 6 October 2015 and holds an Australian Business Number (ABN) 51 161 700 278. The organization is registered for Goods and Services Tax (GST) and operates as an Australian Public Company. Its main business location is in Emerald, Queensland.

Services

Central Highlands Healthcare Ltd delivers comprehensive healthcare through Emerald Medical Group. Services include general medical consultations, physiotherapy, telehealth consults, and specialized care programs such as ageing healthily workshops and heart care services. The practice is accredited and actively engages in community health improvement initiatives. CHH also runs employment medicals and provides medical equipment to support patient care.

Community Role

CHH's mission centers on improving health outcomes in the Central Highlands by increasing access to medical services and addressing community health needs. They emphasize “Better Healthcare Together” as their core philosophy, facilitating access to more doctors and expanding healthcare services including COVID-19 and respiratory symptom management.

Governance and Legal Status

Central Highlands Healthcare Ltd is governed by a constitution and maintains transparency through publishing annual reports and documentation about its operations and governance. It complies with the regulatory framework for Australian charities and nonprofit entities.

References

• Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission registration details and charity status[1].
• Central Highlands Healthcare Ltd establishment and service overview from Discover Social Enterprise[2].
• Emerald Medical Group services and community health initiatives[4].
• Australian Business Register entity status and company details[5].

[1] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/5b511e89-3aaf-e811-a962-000d3ad24a0d [2] https://qsecstories.org.au/central-highlands-healthcare/ [3] https://www.chrh.org.au [4] https://www.emeraldmedicalgroup.com.au [5] https://abr.business.gov.au/ABN/View/51161700278