ABOUT US
Helping people live their best lives with diabetes.
For more than a decade, DAHS owner Ingrid Hagne has been bringing together a trusted network of Allied Health Professionals to give people living with diabetes the support they deserve. As both a Credentialed Diabetes Educator and a Nurse Practitioner, Ingrid provides expert guidance, personalised treatment, and compassionate care—helping clients across Far North Queensland feel confident, supported, and in control of their health.
Meet Ingrid Hagne
Nurse Practitioner
Bachelor of Nursing
Graduate Diploma of Midwifery
Ingrid started her nursing career in 1986 as an enrolled nurse at St George Hospital. After working as an EN for 9 years, Ingrid commenced her Bachelor of Nursing at UTS in Sydney in 1995.
After graduation, Ingrid worked at Westmead Children’s Hospital, and two years later made the move to Queensland where she gained experience working in Neonatal Intensive care, Paediatrics and Midwifery, at locations such as Redcliffe, Caboolture, Toowoomba, Townsville, and Springsure.
Now settled in Cairns, Ingrid turned her attention to Primary Health Care nursing, specialising in Diabetes care. In 2013 she obtained her Graduate Certificate in Diabetes, and is now a Credentialed Diabetes Educator.
Ingrid believes in “taking education to the people”, to make it more accessible to the community and the people who need it.
This is why the DAHS slogan is “Better Health Through Understanding”.