Gold Coast University Hospital - GCUH

Gold Coast University Hospital - GCUH GCUH provides specialised health services that meet the needs of patients as well as the learning re

As one of Australia's fastest growing cities and most popular tourist destinations, the Gold Coast required a facility that could incorporate flexibility into the design to allow for future expansion. The Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH) is a highly efficient design with capacity to change and grow to meet future health service needs of the community. Delivering a structure the scale of the Gold Coast University Hospital required a number of detailed planning and design stages. This process commenced back in 2005 and encompasses health service delivery, design and construction. The facility is comprised of seven main buildings, with a total floor space of around 170,000 square metres (excluding car parks). To help you visualise just how large this is, the total floor space of the existing Gold Coast Hospital in Southport is around 54,000 square metres in comparison - around one third of the size of GCUH. The Clinical Services and Clinical Support building connect with the two Inpatient Units, forming the main complex. There are nine levels in the main complex, topped with a helicopter landing site. At a glimpse

- Clinical services and clinical support building (nine levels)
- Two inpatient units
- Pathology and education building (four levels)
- Mental Health Unit
- Western car park (with an Eastern car park as a future initiative)
- Central Energy Plant

Being a teenager isn’t easy. You’re no longer a child, but not quite an adult.So, where exactly do you fit? 🤷‍♀️The Adol...
23/10/2025

Being a teenager isn’t easy. You’re no longer a child, but not quite an adult.

So, where exactly do you fit? 🤷‍♀️

The Adolescent and Young Adult Service at Gold Coast University Hospital are here to support every single young person who walks through their doors. 💜

The team provides care beyond medical treatment, offering advocacy, education and connection to ensure teens feel seen, supported and understood during their stay.

Clinical Nurse Consultant Susan Coutts is one of the passionate faces behind the service.

“Our aim is to help young people leave hospital healthier, stronger and better equipped for their future,” she said.

Following on from last week's International Adolescent Health Week, our team continues to support young people and their physical and mental health. 🫶

Hearing the words you have advanced breast cancer changes everything, but it doesn’t mean you have it face it alone.Fern...
22/10/2025

Hearing the words you have advanced breast cancer changes everything, but it doesn’t mean you have it face it alone.

Fern Whitehead and Emma Fawkner are McGrath metastatic breast care nurses here at Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH).

Their message is simple, but powerful. 💖

“You are not alone and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

"Ask for help, take each day as it comes and remember your strength matters.”

For women aged 50-74, having a breast screen every two years is the best way to find breast cancers when they are small and more easily treated.

Book your breast screen today - it could save your life https://www.breastscreen.qld.gov.au/

When Ken Foster was encouraged to enter some of his photography in ArtBeat, he had no idea how beneficial it would prove...
21/10/2025

When Ken Foster was encouraged to enter some of his photography in ArtBeat, he had no idea how beneficial it would prove to be.

“I didn’t realise the role it would play in my recovery, but it’s given me a purpose,” Ken said.

“I get to show people part of who I am in a form that I’ve never shown before."

Gold Coast Health Artisan Helen Mason noticed Ken’s creative spirit during art classes he attended as part of his mental health rehabilitation.

“It helped him to switch off from the stuff that was overwhelming him," Helen said.

“I feel very thankful to have a job where I can help people like Ken come into themselves as part of their healing."

You can see four of Ken’s incredible photographs hanging proudly in the Gold Coast University Hospital foyer until the end of the month - one of which has already sold! 📸

What’s your perfect fit?While most of us dread the thought of wearing a face mask again, since 2022 a whopping 24,780 Go...
20/10/2025

What’s your perfect fit?

While most of us dread the thought of wearing a face mask again, since 2022 a whopping 24,780 Gold Coast Health staff members have been fit for a facemask, and with two masks required per staff member, that is almost 50k masks.

The Fit Testing Team are the experts behind the mask.

Amy Hall, Nurse Manager, Nursing and Midwifery Education and Research Unit, works with the team who live and breathe fit testing to ensure all staff continue to be safe and protected.

“Fit testing isn’t just a tick-box exercise, it’s an essential safety measure," she said.

"The process ensures that tight-fitting respirators, such as N95 masks, form a proper seal on the face, protecting against airborne contaminants. Every person’s face is unique, and a mask that fits one person may not fit another."

Good on you, legends!

🤱Just two years into her midwifery career, Gemma is already changing women's pregnancy journeys for the better.A mother ...
19/10/2025

🤱Just two years into her midwifery career, Gemma is already changing women's pregnancy journeys for the better.

A mother who Gemma looked after through the Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) recently sent through the most heartwarming compliment and it's not surprising she felt that way. 🥰

"It's always really nice hearing they had a positive experience," Gemma said.

"I think when there’s continuity of care, there’s more time to share information and build trust, and that’s what really supports women to feel empowered.” ✨

💗Her favourite part of the job?

"The sense community that comes with continuity of care and the relationships that I get to build with families.

👶"The postnatal period is really special to me because that’s often when everything comes together. In our weekly postnatal groups, it’s such a privilege to watch women flourish. Some women even form friendships with other mums. It’s such a powerful part of their journey."

We love you Gemma!!

Three-day old Dove 🕊️ presented to Gold Coast University Hospital's Emergency Department after her parents noticed somet...
17/10/2025

Three-day old Dove 🕊️ presented to Gold Coast University Hospital's Emergency Department after her parents noticed something was off.

Our emergency paediatric team commenced down the sepsis pathway and subsequently identified she was having episodes of apnea and bradycardia (struggling to breathe and slow heart rate).

Dove's nan, Grace, is one of our amazing ED nurses here, but this time was on the receiving end of an admission.

"The team played such a pivotal role in providing Dove with exceptional, fast paced, highly professional care and assessments," Grace said.

"I can't fault the professional care. We have a great department here and I am so grateful for our amazing health service."

We're happy to report mum and dad got to take home a healthy Dove in time for her one-week-old birthday. 🥳🎈

Remember: parents know best. If you notice your child isn't quite right, seek medical assistance.

When most of us think of surgery, we often picture surgeons, anaesthetists and nurses.But, behind every operating theatr...
16/10/2025

When most of us think of surgery, we often picture surgeons, anaesthetists and nurses.

But, behind every operating theatre is a team of medical imprest officers ensuring every piece of equipment is exactly where it needs to be, often before anyone asks.

Medical imprest officer Scott Curtis oversees our anaesthetics, recovery and the surgical administration unit theatres, making sure they’re stock with everything from sterile packs and syringes to epidural kits. 🩺

“We’re all in scrubs and say good morning to everyone. It’s a high-pressure environment, but we’re all there for each other.”

Scott says empathy is what binds the theatre team together. ✨

“Everyone here understands the gravity of what happens in these theatres. It reminds us how lucky we are to be providing a service for people who need it.” 💖

“When someone asks how your day’s going, you realise, we really get to help people and that’s something to be grateful for.”

16/10/2025

Restart a Heart Day promotes awareness about the importance of CPR and early defibrillation.

Thank you to Queensland Ambulance Service for visiting GCUH today to help the community brush up on these lifesaving skills! 🫀🚑

Our top picks of song chorus's you can sing while washing your hands (at least 20 seconds):🩸Bad Blood – Taylor Swift 🫀St...
15/10/2025

Our top picks of song chorus's you can sing while washing your hands (at least 20 seconds):

🩸Bad Blood – Taylor Swift
🫀Staying Alive – Bee Gees
🚨SOS – ABBA
🦠Dirrty - Christina Aguilera
💊Medicine – Harry Styles
🧼Clean - Depeche Mode
🪡Stitches – Shawn Mendes
🥣Spoon Full of Sugar – Mary Poppins
🤒So Sick – Neyo
🩹Fix You – Cold Play

Remember - always wash your hands after going to the toilet and before handling food. 🚽🥗

Clinical Dietitian Zelle Gillespie has three words for you this National Nutrition Week: back to basics. 🍎“Small, consis...
13/10/2025

Clinical Dietitian Zelle Gillespie has three words for you this National Nutrition Week: back to basics. 🍎

“Small, consistent habits will make the biggest difference over quick fixes or diet trends,” she said.

Her top tips for a balanced diet are:

🥕 Eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables (aim for more than 30 different plants per week for great gut health!)
💧 Stay hydrated
🌾 Prioritise whole, minimally processed foods
🍗 Add a lean protein source to most of your meals

“There’s a lot of misinformation out there that can make you feel like you need the most expensive supplement or the latest superfood, but really getting the basics right is what matters most,” she said.

12/10/2025

Behind the scenes of ED specialists Manj and Colin's adventures 👀

The pair recently participated in an eight-day LifeFlight training course that included Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET), which teaches people how to safely escape in the rare event of a helicopter emergency resulting in submersion in water.

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