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Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to providing the best possible family-centred health care for every child and young person in Queensland. Our hospital and health service is made up of:

Queensland Children’s Hospital

Child and Youth Community Health Service

Child and Youth Mental Health Service

Statewide paediatric outreach and telehealth services. We are a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, education and research, and deliver a full range of clinical services, tertiary level care and health promotion programs for children across Queensland and northern New South Wales. Children’s Health Queensland also leads a number of statewide services and programs, including the Connected Care Program, Deadly Ears, Ellen Barron Family Centre, Healthy Hearing Program and the Centre for Children’s Health and Wellbeing.

Three-year-old Evelyn is a long way from home. She was transferred to the Queensland Children's Hospital after presentin...
25/02/2026

Three-year-old Evelyn is a long way from home. She was transferred to the Queensland Children's Hospital after presenting at Roma Hospital with a swollen chin caused by an abscess. After a few days on antibiotics to reduce the inflammation, the abscess has improved so much Evelyn can finish her treatment at home! 🎉 Despite the unexpected trip to the big smoke, Evelyn has never stopped smiling and can't wait to tell her daycare friends about her big adventure! ✈️ She is also excited to see her older siblings Hudson and Savannah. Thanks for sharing your smile with us, Evelyn! 🩷

20/02/2026

It's time to test your knowledge of seizures with this quiz! ⁉️💬

If your child is having a seizure, you should hold their arms/legs or restrain them. True or False?
👍 True
👎 False

Do you know the tell-tale sound of whooping cough? Australia has recorded its highest rates of whooping cough in 35 year...
18/02/2026

Do you know the tell-tale sound of whooping cough?

Australia has recorded its highest rates of whooping cough in 35 years, with children up to 14 years most affected. At the same time, child vaccination rates are at a 10-year low.

Whooping cough (also known as pertussis) is a highly contagious lung infection that causes a severe cough and makes it hard to breathe. In severe cases it can be life-threatening. Babies under 6 months, children who have never had measles and unvaccinated children are most at risk.

The best way to protect your family is making sure everyone's vaccinations are up to date. The whooping cough vaccine is part of the National Immunisation Schedule, given at 2, 4, 6 and 18 months, 4 years and adolescents in year 7 (or age equivalent). Check the schedule 👉 https://bit.ly/49yjqGp

Read our whooping cough fact sheet 👉 https://bit.ly/3SSPRac

Wrapped in her comfort blanket and cuddling her Stitch toy, 10-year-old Quinley from Chermside West, is in good spirits ...
17/02/2026

Wrapped in her comfort blanket and cuddling her Stitch toy, 10-year-old Quinley from Chermside West, is in good spirits despite recently being diagnosed with a rare condition. 💙

After experiencing persistent migraines and swelling in her checks, Quinley came to the Queensland Children's Hospital for testing. The results revealed Quinley has Pott's Puffy Tumours, a rare condition triggered by severe sinusitis that caused an abscess in her frontal bone. Quinley is now on the mend ✨ after starting IV antibiotics and 2 nasal sprays. Quinley has spent her time in hospital doing her two favourite things - making beaded jewellery 📿 and playing Roblox 🎮 but is excited for when she can get back to school and see all of her friends.

Thank you for sharing your smile with us, Quinley! 👋

This 🎗️, we're recognising the importance of support and friendships for young people diagnosed with cancer. Finding o...
14/02/2026

This 🎗️, we're recognising the importance of support and friendships for young people diagnosed with cancer.

Finding out your friend has cancer can be overwhelming and confusing, especially for young people. You might find yourself wondering how to help or what to say. You might also be worried you'll say the wrong thing.

The truth is, your friend doesn't need you to have all the answers or fix everything - simply being there and showing you care makes a big difference. 💛

You can offer meaningful support and connection to a young person fighting cancer with these six tips from our Queensland Youth Cancer Service. 👉 bit.ly/3BNGznk

Camp Quality Canteen Australia Redkite Childhood Cancer Support

Roses are red, violets are blue, this Valentine’s Day, kindness starts with you! 💌🫶Supporting children with kindness and...
14/02/2026

Roses are red, violets are blue, this Valentine’s Day, kindness starts with you! 💌🫶

Supporting children with kindness and encouragement creates a space where they can thrive and grow. Every small act of kindness makes a big difference!

Easy ways you can support kids include:
❤️ Set aside quality time for connection
❤️ Validate their feelings and help work through them
❤️ Actively listen
❤️ Encourage curiosity and creativity
❤️ Be their biggest cheerleader!

Why not start today? Save and share your favourite Valentine’s Day card and spread a little extra kindness! 😊💖

Seven-month-old Landon arrived at the Queensland Children's Hospital at just 2 weeks old to receive care for his heart c...
11/02/2026

Seven-month-old Landon arrived at the Queensland Children's Hospital at just 2 weeks old to receive care for his heart condition. 💛 He was born with Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA), where the two main arteries of the heart are connected the wrong way, and a ventricular septal defect (VSD) which is a small hole between the bottom chambers of the heart.

Landon had his first open‑heart surgery here at 2 weeks old, to switch the arteries and repair the VSD. He spent time recovering in the paediatric intensive care unit after his operation to make sure he was safe and supported.

Landon recently underwent his second open heart surgery at 6 months old to fix a narrowing in his heart. He is now recovering and today was one of his first 'smiley days' since the operation, which makes this moment extra special!

Landon's mum and dad are looking forward to the day they can take him to see monster trucks, go fishing together, and enjoy lots of family time. Thank you for sharing your smile with us, Landon! 😊💛

Today is 📅, a perfect opportunity to start conversations with your kids around how they can stay safe online. 💻✨ We're...
10/02/2026

Today is 📅, a perfect opportunity to start conversations with your kids around how they can stay safe online. 💻✨

We're living in the digital age - an era where the internet, its capabilities and the use of AI are constantly evolving. It's important for parents to know how to help keep their children safe online. 🌐

Don't wait for an incident to occur. Let your children know they can come to you if anything they experience online makes them feel uneasy.

It's time (if you haven't already!) to introduce some cyber safety know-how to your parenting tool kit. Here are 10 tips to get you started. 👉 https://bit.ly/3UDc7Ui

eSafety Commissioner

Meet Arlyn 😀 — a 9-year-old whose days often start early and involve long drives for hospital care 🚙, but who shows up e...
05/02/2026

Meet Arlyn 😀 — a 9-year-old whose days often start early and involve long drives for hospital care 🚙, but who shows up every time with quiet strength and a bright smile.

Diagnosed with Juvenile Dermatomyositis at age 7, Arlyn lives with a rare chronic condition that causes inflammation of the skin and muscles and weakens his immune system. He travels from Northern NSW for regular rheumatology reviews, scans, biopsies and blood tests to help manage his condition and keep his medications on track.

Despite the early mornings and kilometres travelled, Arlyn continues to thrive. English and Maths are his favourite subjects, and last year he blew his schooling out of the water — earning English dux, Maths dux and a whole-of-year academic award, proudly pictured here. 🏅

Thank you for sharing your smile with us, Arlyn and keep up the incredible work. 👏💗

A new Queensland Children's Hospital study has found 1 in 4 children admitted with e-scooter injuries need intensive car...
04/02/2026

A new Queensland Children's Hospital study has found 1 in 4 children admitted with e-scooter injuries need intensive care treatment, and two-thirds need surgery. 🛴🚑 🤕

The study also found 38% of patients who sustained a head injury experienced ongoing functional impairments affecting cognition, learning, communication and mood.

Concerningly, the study found 64% of patients were not wearing a helmet at the time of their injury, and more than a fifth were under the Queensland legal age to be riding an e-scooter.

Director of Paediatric Surgery, Burns and Trauma at QCH, Professor Roy Kimble, said the study revealed the stark reality of the severe and life-altering injuries children were experiencing since the introduction of e-scooters.

“The study highlights that the incidence of e-scooter accidents is increasing, and that they are causing serious, sometimes fatal, injuries in children.

“A helmet should be non-negotiable, even for short trips,” he said. “A helmet can mean the difference between an acute head injury and long-term neuro-cognitive consequences.”

Read more about the study at 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZjMCef

Running out of school lunch ideas? You're not alone. 😅Knowing what to pack each day to help your child focus, learn and ...
03/02/2026

Running out of school lunch ideas? You're not alone. 😅

Knowing what to pack each day to help your child focus, learn and stay active can become a challenge (especially if your child's a fussy eater!).

Whether you're stuck in a sandwich rut or just want to make school lunches a little more exciting, we've got you covered. 🍎🥪

From quick wins to creative ideas, our blog is packed with kid-approved inspiration to help take the stress out of packing lunches. 👉 bit.ly/2N5VnTf

A gentle reminder 🤍Mental health and emotional wellbeing are an essential part of your child's development. 🧠 At differe...
02/02/2026

A gentle reminder 🤍

Mental health and emotional wellbeing are an essential part of your child's development. 🧠 At different stages of life, your child will face challenges, triumphs, setbacks, and opportunities. To help them get the most out of these experiences, it's important to help them develop some healthy habits. ☺️

Don't forget to practice what you preach. Look after yourself as a parent so you can provide support for your children. 🤗

For tips on supporting good mental health habits in your child, visit 👉 https://bit.ly/35xtvB5

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Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to providing the best possible family-centred health care for every child and young person in Queensland. We provide an integrated network of services through: - the Queensland Children’s Hospital - the Child and Youth Community Health Service - the Child and Youth Mental Health Service - Statewide paediatric outreach and telehealth services. Children’s Health Queensland also leads a number of statewide services and programs, including the Connected Care Program, Deadly Ears, Ellen Barron Family Centre, Healthy Hearing Program and the Centre for Children’s Health and Wellbeing.

We are a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, education and research, and deliver a full range of clinical services, tertiary level care and health promotion programs for children across Queensland and northern New South Wales.