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Media releases

The latest media releases from Children's Health Queensland about our services, patients and families, innovations in research and health professionals.

  • Vaccine study aims to boost protection from pneumococcal disease

    Children’s Health Queensland infectious diseases specialists are participating in a global trial of a new vaccine that offers greater protection against pneumococcal disease.

    14 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.

    7 May 2025

  • Families urged to be campfire safe this Easter break

    Paediatric burns specialists are urging families to be vigilant around campfires these Easter holidays, as campfires continue to be a leading cause of serious burns treated at the Queensland Children’s Hospital.

    14 April 2025

  • Free text message service expanded to help expectant parents navigate pregnancy

    Expectant Queensland parents can now sign up for free health and wellbeing advice and timely healthcare reminders during pregnancy, thanks to the latest expansion of Children’s Health Queensland’s Connecting2u program.

    28 March 2025

  • More statewide community health services for Queensland children and their families

    Queensland families are receiving targeted care closer to home with Children’s Health Queensland expanding its statewide community services in the 2023-24 financial year.

    23 September 2024

  • $2 million for Juiced TV to boost health literacy across Queensland

    More Queensland children will have access to Juiced TV as it expands its health literacy content to every Hospital and Health Service (HHS) across the state.

    15 August 2024

  • Queensland Children’s Hospital decreases emergency wait times

    More children have presented at the Queensland Children’s Hospital emergency department across the June quarter, with clinicians responding to 81 per cent of patients within the clinically recommended timeframe.

    7 August 2024

  • First Nations family sitting place supports connection to Country at Queensland Children’s Hospital

    A dedicated First Nations family lounge has opened at the Queensland Children’s Hospital, providing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families a culturally safe space to stay connected with Country during a hospital stay.

    31 May 2024

  • Queensland Children’s Hospital delivers improved access to elective surgery

    Queensland Children’s Hospital is seeing strong results in key areas, with data released today showing a significant decrease of children waiting for elective surgery.

    20 May 2024

Last updated: May 2024

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