24.07.2026

Life at Glenbrook: connection, comfort, and community

Transitioning to aged care is a big life change. At Queensland Health’s 45-bed Glenbrook facility, Advanced Recreation Officer Julie ensures this new chapter, and every day that follows, is filled with joy, compassion, and care.

16.07.2026

Socks, scarves and sniffles: why we get sick more in winter

Winter is often known to be flu season, but Dr Yudish Soonarane says it's not necessarily the cold weather - but more our behaviours when the weather turns dreary that leads to us catching influenza, covid, RSV or other viral respiratory infections.

13.07.2026

Surgery Connect delivers life-changing relief for Kelly

Thanks to Queensland Health's Surgery Connect Program, Kelly Riley was able to get life-changing surgery sooner, after suffering from excruciating pain in her lower back, hip and leg for 18 months.

10.07.2026

Closing the gap starts long before graduation

One of Queensland's most promising investments continues to grow by recognising the strengths, knowledge, and leadership that First Nations students bring into the workforce.

03.07.2026

PPEP Talk: Changing conversations around periods, pelvic pain, and endometriosis

The Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia (PPFA) is transforming how we teach and speak about pelvic health to high school students through its Periods, Pain, and Endometriosis Program (PPEP Talk®) by inviting boys to be part of the conversation.

01.07.2026

More young people are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer – why?

A growing number of Queenslanders are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, as it now becomes the fourth most common type of cancer diagnosed and second most common cause of cancer-related deaths.

24.06.2026

Early bowel cancer detection saves lives: This is Sally’s story

At 38 years old, Sally Kriel was juggling life as a mum to two young boys while working as a Clinical Nurse Consultant when something started to feel wrong. Thankfully, her GP listened to her concerns and referred her for a colonoscopy, which found

19.06.2026

Logan Transit Care Hub improving the patient journey

In response to a growing community and increased demand on health services, Logan Hospital has integrated an innovative service that is improving the flow of patients through the hospital while also ensuring patients receive the high-quality care

15.06.2026

Caring beyond life: An inside look at the work of a forensic mortuary assistant

For Olivia Freeman, her work is about people, not death. As a forensic mortuary assistant at Queensland Health’s Forensic Pathology and Coronial Services, Olivia’s days are anything but boring. Caring for many deceased in all stages of death and