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31 March 2026
HeartKids get hands-on at open day
Pint-sized scrubs, big questions, and wide-eyed wonder filled the Queensland Children’s Hospital as young cardiac patients went behind the scenes at the annual Queensland Paediatric Cardiac Service Open Day.
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13 March 2026
CIAF collection recognises importance of culture in First Nations wellbeing
The exhibition, celebrating First Nations artworks in the Children’s Health Queensland collection, showcases more than 40 artworks sourced through the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF).
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03 December 2025
Disability Inclusion Action Plan to ensure everyone feels safe, seen and supported
Disability Inclusion Action Plan launch at the Queensland Children’s Hospital
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02 December 2025
The toy box comes to life for Dress Up Day
Ward 10b reign top of the toy box, winning the Golden Bedpan Award with its ‘Mario Kart’ theme.
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21 November 2025
New technology transforms MRI experience for Queensland kids
An MRI scan just got easier for Queensland kids, with significant upgrades to MRI technology. This project has delivered a new MRI machine and advancements to two existing scanners.
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20 November 2025
Virtual parenting program bridges the gap for families across Queensland and interstate
Parents across Queensland now have access to round-the-clock parenting support, thanks to a successful virtual program helping families navigate sleep, feeding and development challenges from home.
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11 November 2025
Delivering sustainable healthcare today, for a healthier environment tomorrow
Children’s Health Queensland today launched its Climate Risk and Environmental Sustainability Targets (CREST) Plan 2025–2029 setting a clear path towards a healthier, resilient planet for current and future generations to thrive in.
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26 September 2025
CHQ leads the way with Queensland-first hospital Get Ready Day
In a Queensland first, CHQ Get Ready Day saw the Queensland Children’s Hospital transformed into a proactive disaster readiness hub.
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25 July 2025
Award-winning health promotion program rebrands to Pacifikai
Health promotion program Good Start has rebranded to Pacifikai, a vibrant new identity co-designed with Māori and Pacific Islander young people to strengthen cultural connection and support healthier futures across Queensland.
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03 July 2025
New surgical outpatient clinic welcomes first patients
The Queensland Children’s Hospital has opened a new surgical outpatients clinic, paving the way for an extra 14,000 appointments for Queensland children and their families each year.
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07 May 2025
Youth Hub to help Dakabin State High students reach their full potential
Dakabin State High School Students are set to benefit from improved access to health, educational and social support services with the official opening of the new $10.8 million Dakabin Youth Hub.