05.06.2026

Docs, socks, puppies and a whole lot of smiles

Queensland Health staff marked Crazy Socks 4 Docs Day on June 5 - wearing their brightest socks to promote awareness and action for mental health among doctors and healthcare workers.

06.05.2026

Meet the Queensland toxicologist delivering answers when it matters most

Working behind the scenes in Queensland’s highly specialised toxicology lab, Sima Mala helps solve crimes and provides answers to families and law enforcement.

24.04.2026

Nurse-led innovation wins Premier’s Award as post-surgical ED visits plummet

A nurse-led Queensland Health innovation is transforming post-operative care, giving patients direct access to expert surgical nurses for up to 30 days

16.04.2026

Life on the land is the best medicine for country doctor

The country runs deep in Dr Mikala Dales’ blood and there is nowhere else she would rather be living and working.

18.03.2026

Evolving with epilepsy: an often-invisible impairment

More than one in five Queenslanders identify as a person with disability, often without others knowing. It can appear suddenly, quietly or gradually, impacting families, carers, friendship groups, workplaces and communities. 

09.03.2026

Win in the long run with these simple steps to avoid running injuries

Dr Mark Nelson talks about reducing the impacts of running on your body.

27.02.2026

Understanding ovarian cancer

With its subtle symptoms and absence of an effective screening test, ovarian cancer can be as stealthy as it is lethal.

24.02.2026

Leading Queensland towards a healthier future

Community is often defined by a post code, but for Queensland’s Chief Health Officer Dr Marianne Gale, it defines who you become.

02.02.2026

Guiding the flow of emergency care

In the role of medical commander at a busy emergency department, emergency consultant Dr Joshua Lightfoot helps guide patients safely through an unpredictable and ever-changing environment.