Toowoomba and Darling Downs Local Medical Association

TDDLMA is an independent body, representing all doctors of the district (be they public or private, and belonging to any craft group).  Established soon after World War II TDDLMA lays claim to being the oldest Local Medical Association in Queensland.

Apart from representing the collective interests and concerns of its members, TDDLMA is active in promoting: 

Please  join and become involved.

Annual General Meeting


The 2024 AGM will take place on 2 October 2024. 

6pm for 630 start the Empire Theatre Lounge Bar

Special Guest Dr Nick Yim AMAQ President


6 September 2023

The TDDLMA AGM took place on 6 September 2023. We were very fortunate to be joined by AMAQ president Dr Maria Boulton.  


There was much discussion surrounding the proposed new hospital facility and the healthcare needs of the region.


Dr Mark Wyche was presented with Life Membership.

We are very pleased to welcome a new committee member Dr Devang Desai.


Your new committee is:

Dr Sally Sojan - President

Dr Peter Hopson - Secretary

Dr John Coghlan - Treasurer

Dr Melissa Hancock - Web/social media 

Dr Andrew McAllister

Dr Peter Schindler 

Dr Sian Ford

Dr Devang Desai

Retired Doctors Group

A retired doctors group meets three  monthly for lunch.  Anyone who is eligible and interested in joining can email jeff.prebble@bigpond.com.

Toowoomba Women Doctors Society (Retirees)

A retired female doctors group meets regularly.  Please email: libthorne@bigpond.com