07.08.2026

More than a job: Combining cultural knowledge with healthcare

Growing up in the close-knit community of Badu Island in remote Far North Queensland taught Sadie Baira the importance of caring for others and respecting culture and Elders.

03.08.2026

Career change led lawyer to find true passion in medicine

After ten years in the legal field, Ross Cruikshank’s spark for the work had faded, but the experience provided a glimpse into the medical world and inspired a career change.

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.

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

04.06.2026

Jodi Bunn's impact felt across decades of care

After caring for thousands of women and families over 40 years, Metro South’s foundational Midwifery Educator Jodi Bunn is now helping shape future generations of midwives with her warmth, support and positive energy.

04.06.2026

Homecoming for Cooktown doctor to lead innovative endoscopy pilot

After 12 years in the Australian Defence Force and a health career that has taken him across the country, Cooktown’s Senior Medical Officer Dr Shane Sadleir returned home to lead a pilot program set to reshape how remote communities access bowel

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.

22.12.2025

Merry medics make Christmas in hospital memorable

‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the hospital, the nurses were stirring, making sure everyone was comfortable.

09.12.2025

Rocky surgeon breaking barriers for women in medicine

Historically, orthopaedics was seen as a “man’s specialty,” built on the myth that brute strength and physical force were essential in the operating theatre. But Rockhampton orthopaedic surgeon Dr Ruth Varrall is reconstructing that narrative,