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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.

🧡 Meet Rhys — one of our incredible wardsmen at Queensland Children’s Hospital, and a proud member of our Operational Se...
10/10/2025

🧡 Meet Rhys — one of our incredible wardsmen at Queensland Children’s Hospital, and a proud member of our Operational Services team.

Rhys is part of our patient support services team, helping kids and families feel cared for and comfortable during their hospital stay. Whether it’s lending a hand, offering a kind word, or making sure things run smoothly behind the scenes, Rhys is always there to help.

With 15 years in healthcare, he knows how tough hospital visits can be. That’s why he shows up each day with one goal:

🗣️ “From the minute I walk in the door at work until the minute I finish, my goal is to be there to support the kids of Queensland and provide them with the best healthcare!”

For Rhys, the most rewarding part of the job is knowing he’s making a difference — helping families through hard times with compassion and care.

This week, we’re celebrating Operational Services Recognition Week — a chance to say thank you to the incredible team members like Rhys who keep our hospital running and make every visit just that little bit easier for families 💛

10/10/2025

I'm a snaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaake, I'm a slithery lil sneeeaaaaky snaaaaaake 🐍

This World Sight Day, we’re recognising the incredible team behind the Primary School Nurse Health Readiness Program. Fr...
08/10/2025

This World Sight Day, we’re recognising the incredible team behind the Primary School Nurse Health Readiness Program. From registered nurses to administration, clinical nurses to management, this team of 50 works across Queensland to support children’s vision and learning.

This year marks 10 years of the prep vision screening program. Since 2016, the team has screened the vision of more than 380,000 prep students in state, Catholic, and independent schools, helping detect eye conditions early to give kids the best start to their education.

In 2024, nearly 48,000 children were screened across 1,400 schools, with more than 3,600 referred for further care. The screening is quick, free, completed at school, and it’s helping catch conditions like lazy eye, squint, and refractive errors before they impact learning.

Prep vision screening plays a vital role in ensuring equitable access to eye healthcare for all Queensland children, no matter where they live, their background, or the type of school they attend.

Thank you to our amazing team for making a difference in classrooms across Queensland, one vision check at a time.

For more information on prep vision screening, visit
https://bit.ly/4hsAbUj

For Joseph, a one-in-a-million toddler with a rare bleeding disorder, plasma infusions are the difference between life-t...
08/10/2025

For Joseph, a one-in-a-million toddler with a rare bleeding disorder, plasma infusions are the difference between life-threatening danger and the chance to discover the world.

Two-year-old Joey is the only child in Australia with severe Factor V deficiency, an extremely rare bleeding disorder that prevents his blood from clotting properly. Without regular plasma transfusions, even a small bump could be fatal.

Diagnosed at just four months old, Joey now receives plasma infusions twice a week at the Queensland Children's Hospital to manage his condition. Without plasma, he is at risk of severe internal bleeding, including into his brain.

Thanks to generous plasma donors, Joey can be the energetic, cheeky toddler he was meant to be 💛

“Plasma is his entire life,” Joey’s mum, Alexandria, said. “He’s able to be a rambunctious little toddler because of it. Without plasma, even a simple fall could be catastrophic.”

Plasma is a lifeline for kids like Joseph, and for thousands of others across Australia who depend on it. Packed with antibodies, it's used to treat over 50 conditions, from cancer to immune disorders.

🩸 Plasma can be donated every two weeks. It’s the most needed type of blood donations in Australia—and one of the most powerful ways to save a life. To book a donation, call 13 14 95, visit lifeblood.com.au

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood

She's got glitter glue on her hands and yoghurt in her hair. ✨🧡The tantrums are loud (acoustic version), the naps are sh...
07/10/2025

She's got glitter glue on her hands and yoghurt in her hair. ✨🧡
The tantrums are loud (acoustic version), the naps are short and the drama? Grammy-worthy!
Every day’s a rehearsal in the life of a toddler showgirl 💅
🎭 Practising big feelings
🩰 Learning new moves (hello coordination!)
🎤 Finding her voice - one dramatic “no!” at a time
Need some tips to navigate the Toddler World Tour and help them reach their full potential? 🌏
Read our Ages and Stages cheat sheet below 👇
https://bit.ly/42WynOE

07/10/2025

Back-to-school vibes:
✅ one sock missing
✅ lunchbox packed (it will still be half full this afternoon)
✅ someone’s crying in the hallway (probably me)🎒🥴
✅ suddenly sleeping in when they haven't done it once on school holidays 🤔

Two-year-old Grace is heading home after a visit to the Queensland Children's Hospital (QCH) for her fourth open heart s...
04/10/2025

Two-year-old Grace is heading home after a visit to the Queensland Children's Hospital (QCH) for her fourth open heart surgery.

Grace has 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, a genetic condition that can cause developmental delays and heart defects. At just 7 days old, Grace had her first open heart surgery at CH.

It has been a complex journey for little Grace, but with the support of the hospital team including cardiologists, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, ENT, and respiratory, Grace is on the mend and is able to go home through the Hospital in the Home program.

Now that her energy is back, Grace is looking forward to spending time with her two big sisters, watching The Wiggles and Elmo, and playing with her toys! 🧸❤️‍🩹

💬 It's Feedback Friday! 💚 We’re celebrating the amazing humans who make CHQ such a special place through the voices of t...
03/10/2025

💬 It's Feedback Friday! 💚 We’re celebrating the amazing humans who make CHQ such a special place through the voices of those who have experienced their care, compassion, and dedication firsthand.

Take a scroll through some of the beautiful messages our team have received lately. From quiet kindness to standout moments of care, these words are a heartfelt reminder of the purpose behind all we do.

Do you have something lovely to say? 💕 Drop it in the comments 👇 We’d love to hear it!

Content warning: Mention of eating disorders.“But their BMI is fine… it can't be an eating disorder.” It’s a phrase we h...
01/10/2025

Content warning: Mention of eating disorders.

“But their BMI is fine… it can't be an eating disorder.” It’s a phrase we hear too often... and it’s time to rethink it.

Eating disorders don’t always show up in the numbers. A person can be seriously unwell at any weight. This is especially true for kids and teens, whose bodies can adapt in ways that make things look normal, but that doesn’t mean they’re healthy.

Look beyond the BMI. Tune into behaviour, mood, and habits. Early support makes all the difference. 💙

Our team at the Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) Eating Disorders Program have set the record straight on five common myths about eating disorders here 👉 https://www.childrens.health.qld.gov.au/about-us/news/feature-articles/myths-and-tips-about-eating-disorders-every-parent-should-know

✨ That’s a wrap on CHQ NurseXperience Open Day! On Tuesday, over 100 students from 22 Brisbane schools stepped into the ...
01/10/2025

✨ That’s a wrap on CHQ NurseXperience Open Day! On Tuesday, over 100 students from 22 Brisbane schools stepped into the world of nursing at Queensland Children’s Hospital. From CPR challenges and skills workshops to theatre tours and chats with our incredible nurses, it was a hands-on, inspiring day for the next generation of healthcare heroes. Thanks to everyone who joined us 💙

29/09/2025

📱 Are you reading this on a screen? Of course you are - you're on Facebook!

It's school holidays, which means more free time... and more screen time. But how much is too much for kids? 🤔

We caught up with Senior Clinical Psychologist Kristen Bertschy to chat about the benefits and risks of screen use, especially during the holidays, and explored some ways to promote healthier habits!

Got a question for Kristen? Drop it in the comments below! 👇

5-year-old Bentley (Benny) from Hervey Bay has been with us recently after struggling with his bowel. Benny has a rare s...
26/09/2025

5-year-old Bentley (Benny) from Hervey Bay has been with us recently after struggling with his bowel. Benny has a rare sub-type of Waardenburg Syndrome, which causes hearing loss, and Hirschsprung Disease, a congenital condition that affects how the lower intestine works. Benny is currently staying with us to have his stoma refashioned, after some complications occurred after reversing the ileostomy he had 9 months ago, causing it to leak and be difficult to manage. Benny and his parents are grateful for the care they've received from the wonderful team on Ward 10a. Once his stoma is back to regular functioning, he will be able to get back to doing what he enjoys including riding his bike, watching Bluey, blowing bubbles 🫧 and learning about colours, numbers and shapes.

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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.