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
Experienced mental health nurse Emily Foley is preparing to take on a leadership role at the Gold Coast Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (SMHRU) as the facility prepares to welcome its next consumers from July. Ms Foley will lead the Sandalwood unit as Nurse Unit Manager, bringing more than fiveContinue Reading
For Gold Coast Health senior social worker Madeleine Wilde, helping patients extends far beyond medical treatment and hospital beds. After first completing a placement in cancer services as a university student, Madeleine discovered her passion for hospital social work and has now spent seven years supporting patients at Robina Hospital.Continue Reading
Logan City Council is encouraging seniors and residents with additional needs to prepare for future disasters through a series of free emergency planning workshops across the city. The Person-Centred Emergency Planning (PCEP) workshops are designed to help vulnerable residents create personalised emergency plans for events such as floods, storms andContinue Reading