News
New Chief Executive appointed
The global search for a new Chief Executive to lead Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service is complete, with internal candidate Frank Tracey announced as the successful candidate.
New chair of Children’s Health Research Alliance appointed
Queensland’s pioneering role in paediatric health research is set to continue with the appointment of Professor Allan Cripps AO as the new chair of the Children’s Health Research Alliance.
Mental health extended treatment centre to open in 2020
Construction of Queensland’s new statewide adolescent mental health extended treatment centre is progressing well and on track to open in early 2020.
Fragile X trial testing the use of cannabis gel to treat anxiety
A clinical trial under way at the Queensland Children’s Hospital could improve the quality of life for children with Fragile X syndrome who struggle with anxiety.
‘Navigate Your Health’ helps 500 children in care
‘Navigate Your Health’, an innovative two-year trial focused on improving health outcomes for young people in care, has seen more than 500 referrals in its first 12 months.
$5 million project to help protect children’s mental wellbeing
Children’s Health Queensland has been named a translational partner in a national $5 million Federal Government-funded project focused on improving access to quality mental health care for young people.
