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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.

For 7-year-old Naisha every sticker on her butterfly represents a moment of strength and resilience. 🦋✨ After sustaining...
24/01/2026

For 7-year-old Naisha every sticker on her butterfly represents a moment of strength and resilience. 🦋✨

After sustaining an acquired brain injury, Naisha has been working towards achieving her rehab goals of moving her body independently, starting semi-solids and learning to talk again. With every new milestone reached, Naisha adds a sticker to her butterfly to symbolise all of her hard work. A big motivator for Naisha is being able to use her day pass to go home to see her family, particularly her 1-year-old sister and best friend, Aiza. 💗

Thank you for sharing your smile with us Naisha - keep smashing those goals! 💪

23/01/2026

Quiz time: If your child gets a nosebleed, you should sit your child down and lean them slightly...
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🥵🌶️There is currently a Heatwave Warning from the Bureau of Meteorology, with severe conditions expected across southern...
23/01/2026

🥵🌶️There is currently a Heatwave Warning from the Bureau of Meteorology, with severe conditions expected across southern QLD — including Brisbane, Ipswich, Goondiwindi, Roma, Stanthorpe and more — from Friday 23 to Monday 26 January and likely continuing into next week. Stay alert and stay safe.

Severe heat can make you unwell and heat-related illnesses can be life-threatening.

Babies and young children are more susceptible to heat-related illness than adults because their bodies cannot easily adapt to changing temperatures. The younger the child, the quicker they will start to show signs of dehydration or heat stress.

Watch out for signs that your child is overheating:
😵‍💫 dizziness
🤕 headache
🤮 nausea or vomiting
💦 feeling unusually thirsty or tired

Here’s how to keep you and your family safe:
💧drink 6-8 glasses of water each day
📱 check in on loved ones regularly (especially older adults and pregnant women)
🤸‍♂️ avoid heavy exercise during the hottest parts of the day (11am - 3pm)
💨 keep cool in air conditioning or find a shaded or cool spot to rest
☀️ be sun safe (wear a hat, sunglasses, long sleeves and apply sunscreen every two hours).

If you, or someone you know, start feeling unwell due to the heat:
👉Call 13 HEALTH for medical advice or visit your doctor
🚨 In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
👉 To stay informed and monitor the heatwave situation in Queensland, please visit: https://bit.ly/4qzDaPH

✏️🎒Back to school feels are officially here ✏️🎒For some kids this might mean excitement, while others might be feeling a...
22/01/2026

✏️🎒Back to school feels are officially here ✏️🎒

For some kids this might mean excitement, while others might be feeling a little worried or anxious. It's important to reassure your child that both of reactions are perfectly normal! 💗

It can be an adjustment when the freedom of sleep-ins, play dates and endless fun activities are replaced with a structured routine. Add in scheduling drop off/pick-ups, packing healthy yet exciting lunches and homework to the mix and it can easily become overwhelming for parents alike. 😣

To help make the transition smoother, we’ve put together a simple, step-by-step guide covering:
✔️ What to do a week out
✔️ How to prepare the day before
✔️ Tips for the first day of school

Follow along to feel more organised, confident and calm as the school year begins 👉 https://bit.ly/3HuCciR

What have you been doing over past couple of days to prepare your family for the start of school?

Is your child starting Prep this year? 🍎📝With the start of school just around the corner, now is a good time to check th...
21/01/2026

Is your child starting Prep this year? 🍎📝

With the start of school just around the corner, now is a good time to check that your child's vaccinations are up to date. By the time they're ready to start prep, they should have had the vaccinations for diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough) and polio (usually at their 4-year-old health check).

Young children are more susceptible to disease because of their under-developed immune systems. They're not fully protected from common but preventable diseases if a vaccination is overdue - even if they've been up to date in the past.

For more information on the Queensland vaccination schedule, visit 👉 https://bit.ly/49yjqGp

Cuddling her favourite toy bunny rabbit, 5-month-old Brianna's smile is as bright as her outfit! 🍋💛Brianna is visiting t...
11/01/2026

Cuddling her favourite toy bunny rabbit, 5-month-old Brianna's smile is as bright as her outfit! 🍋💛

Brianna is visiting the Queensland Children's Hospital to undergo surgery for oesophageal atresia, a condition where the oesophagus (food pipe) is not connected to the stomach. This means saliva and food cannot pass from the mouth to the stomach.

During her time in hospital, Brianna has been enjoying sitting in her highchair and playing on her bean bag.

Thank you for sharing your lovely smile with us Brianna! 😁

✨ New year, new baby? Need a little extra support as you start this next chapter? ✨Connecting2u is a free text messaging...
08/01/2026

✨ New year, new baby? Need a little extra support as you start this next chapter? ✨

Connecting2u is a free text messaging service for Queensland parents and carers during pregnancy and throughout your child’s first five years. It’s designed to give you the right info at the right time, helping boost your child’s health, development and overall wellbeing.

Whether you’re expecting or navigating those early newborn days, you’ll receive weekly tips on:
❤️ bonding and early connection
❤️ feeding, settling and sleep
❤️ supporting their development
❤️ looking after yourself
❤️ milestones, health check reminders and links to support services

There are two tailored messaging streams — one for pregnancy and one for early parenting — plus different messages for mums and dads. Carers and grandparents can sign up too.

💛 Start the year feeling supported. Join Connecting2u today: https://bit.ly/4qiltEw

07/01/2026

Our 2026 ins and outs!

Ins
✅ Wearing and reapplying sunscreen
✅ Drinking enough water, even when it’s overcast and especially when it’s hot
✅ Asking for help and seeking support when you need it
✅ Wearing a helmet and protective gear when using bikes, skateboards, scooters, rollerblades (and the list goes on!)
✅ Relaxing with the help of Birdie when your child is scared or worried 👉 https://bit.ly/45xJsqF
✅ Looking for little ones before you lock your car

Outs
❌ Screentime before bed
❌ Toys with unsecured battery holders (don’t get us started on button batteries!!!)
❌ Not washing hands regularly
❌ Not replacing your toothbrush every 3-4 months
❌ Leaving hot coffee, tea, noodles, soup in easy to reach places for little hands

30/12/2025

2025 - what a year! 🌟 We’ve loved sharing moments, milestones and special memories with you this year. 💛

Through every challenge and every celebration, we are grateful to walk alongside Queensland families in their healthcare journey.

The moments shared this year will continue to shape the care we give tomorrow. 💛
What was your favourite moment from 2025?

Caring for others can be constant and the added holiday hustle and bustle can make it feel impossible to take time for y...
28/12/2025

Caring for others can be constant and the added holiday hustle and bustle can make it feel impossible to take time for yourself. If your child is currently unwell or in hospital, times can feel even more stressful.

Take this as your reminder that even small moments of self-care matter. 💛
Building a self-care plan can be a great way to make sure you’re looking after your wellbeing.

Try to introduce some self-care habits that match your interests and feel achievable for you.

Don’t forget, you can only take care of others if you are taking care of yourself first.
You’re doing your best and that is enough. 💛

You can read more tips in our blog here 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/4jbn8Jg

For our dedicated workers across Children's Health Queensland, the work doesn't stop for Christmas Day. Thank you to all...
24/12/2025

For our dedicated workers across Children's Health Queensland, the work doesn't stop for Christmas Day. Thank you to all the healthcare workers who will be providing care across the holiday period!

We are so grateful for your commitment to ensuring Queensland kids are receiving the best possible care, no matter the season. 🎄❤️

We hope everyone has safe and healthy festive season! 💞

✨ 14‑year‑old Kaiden is thrilled to be spending Christmas Day out of hospital with his loved ones. After sustaining a sp...
22/12/2025

✨ 14‑year‑old Kaiden is thrilled to be spending Christmas Day out of hospital with his loved ones. After sustaining a spinal cord injury, he’s been working tirelessly in Rehab to learn how to use a wheelchair and rebuild his independence, with the goal of getting back to the sports he loves — motocross and soccer.

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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.