Queensland Police are joining communities across the state to mark the 40th anniversary of Queensland Child Protection Week and recognise decades of work protecting children from harm. The Queensland Police Service’s specialist child protection history dates back to 1963, when Juvenile Aid Bureaus were established across the state. The workContinue Reading
A Gold Coast Health service supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and families has expanded with a move to a larger facility in Nerang. The Waijungbah Jarjums service has relocated to Cotton Street, creating a one-stop community service offering continuity of care from pregnancy through to a child’s fifthContinue Reading
Logan residents with busy work and family commitments now have more opportunities to stay active, with Logan City Council expanding its popular Active & Healthy Program to include more after-hours and weekend sessions. The updated program offers more than 120 free and low-cost activities designed to help people of all ages and abilities improveContinue Reading
Gold Coast Health is helping women affected by domestic, family and sexual violence rebuild with dignity through a partnership that provides brand-new clothing and essential items to those arriving at hospital in crisis. The Dress Her With Dignity initiative, delivered in partnership with charity Convoy of Hope, ensures women who have fled violenceContinue Reading
A Gold Coast Health clinician has become the first Queensland-based doctor to complete a pioneering forensic medicine fellowship through the Royal Australasian College of Pathologists. Dr Rachel Marr recently earned her Fellowship of the Faculty of Clinical Forensic Medicine (FFCFM RCPA), marking a significant milestone for both her career andContinue Reading
Gold Coast Health is using the power of creativity to help people living with persistent pain, with two innovative workshops encouraging patients to explore music, movement and art as part of their recovery journey. Run through the Creative Health Hub in partnership with the Interdisciplinary Persistent Pain Clinic (IPPC), theContinue Reading
Ipswich children will have the chance to stay active, learn new skills and make new friends these winter school holidays thanks to Ipswich City Council’s free Active Kids program. Running from June 27 to July 12, the initiative will deliver 69 sport and recreation activities across 15 suburbs, offering familiesContinue Reading
The Gold Coast has expanded its Beach Access Program with three new self-service beach wheelchair lockboxes installed at Miami, Paradise Point and Labrador, improving access to the city’s coastline for residents and visitors with mobility needs. The new additions build on two existing lockboxes at Burleigh Beach and form partContinue Reading
Creating compassionate and supportive environments for older adults has been the driving force behind Nurse Unit Manager Tracey Miller’s career, and now she is helping lead a major new chapter in aged care services at Robina Hospital. With 13 years of nursing experience, Tracey is overseeing preparations for the refurbishedContinue Reading
Artwork created by Gold Coast Health staff will soon help transform a refurbished ward at Robina Hospital into a more welcoming and supportive environment for older patients. As works continue on the H2 East redevelopment, eight staff photographs have been selected for permanent display throughout the future Acute Cognitive UnitContinue Reading