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16 October 2026
New checklists help families track and celebrate child development
From a baby's first smile to toilet training and learning to count to 10, parents and carers can now track and celebrate their child's development in the crucial early years with the help of two new milestones checklists.
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15 October 2026
Proud members of the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower community
Children’s Health Queensland (CHQ) has officially joined the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network – an internationally recognised network that helps to support people with non-visible disabilities.
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07 September 2026
Smart inhalers help reduce hospital visits for Queensland children with complex asthma
Queensland Children’s Hospital is the first in Australia to embed smart inhaler technology into standard clinical care.
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26 June 2026
New guidelines to integrate art and culture into health infrastructure projects across Queensland
Children’s Health Queensland has partnered with Health Infrastructure Queensland and Arts Queensland to guide the creation of inclusive, culturally safe and healing environments for patients, staff and communities.
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18 June 2026
Showcase highlights commitment to inclusion and accessibility for people with disability
Children’s Health Queensland hosted its inaugural Disability Showcase, to celebrate the people, partnerships and initiatives helping create more inclusive and accessible healthcare and workplace environments.
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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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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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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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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.