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GP Alignment Program: Maternity Workshop
This interactive workshop will feature presentations, case studies and interactive skills sessions.
Humanity & Technology: 2026 Metro North Nursing and Midwifery Showcase
The 2026 Showcase explores how empathy, connection and clinical expertise evolves in a rapidly advancing digital world.
2026 CKW Research Symposium
Join us for our sixth annual Caboolture, Kilcoy, Woodford Research Symposium.
Student Midwife Sarah owned a restaurant for 20 years before making the career switch into midwifery, with the birth of her own children at Caboolture Hospital sparking the career change of her dreams. 🤰🤱
"As a student, we have to complete ten continuity of care experiences where we follow a woman through their entire pregnancy experience. Having a student gives you that constant person that you may not get from appointment to appointment, who knows your wishes and any plans you have put in place for your birth," Sarah explains.
"Supporting women though labour is so special and there are always little things you can do to help, like talking your patient through the process and helping them with their breathing.
"Recently I was in a birth, the baby's head was crowning, and I just had a moment of reflection and a sense of overwhelming emotion. It is so beautiful and that is exactly why I do it."
#ShoutoutSaturday to Sarah and all of our student midwives across Metro North. Have you had an outstanding experience with a student midwife? Give them a shoutout in the comments below!
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After 45 years of nursing, 30 of those spent in Coronary Care at the RBWH, Registered Nurse Estrella is about to hang up the scrubs for her well-earned retirement! 🥰
Estrella started her nursing career in Saudi Arabia for nine years before moving to Australia with her two children, and she has been working at RBWH in cardiac services since 1997!
"I have mixed emotions, I am excited to retire but I will miss the team here, and they will miss my noodles that I bring in for them!" she laughed.
"I don`t have much planned at the moment, just time to relax and spending time with my grandchildren, hopefully we can go on a trip with the whole family next year to Japan."
#ShoutoutSaturday to Estrella and we wish her all the best in retirement!
The Prevent Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth Service (better known as the P.A.R.T.Y program) is this year celebrating its 40th year and one millionth participant worldwide, with the goal of keeping our young people safe! 🥳
Hear from Program Manager Roisin on how the program educates Queensland school children on trauma and avoiding risky behaviours, so they can make better choices. 🎉
A new, non-invasive blood test could help detect cervical cancer earlier and improve how treatment and recovery are monitored.🩸
RBWH Gynaecological Oncologist Dr Andreas is behind the research out of UQ’s Queensland Centre for Gynaecological Cancer Research, with the study being led at RBWH.
“Despite advances in prevention and treatment, including the success of the Gardasil vaccine, cervical cancer continues to impose significant physical, emotional, and financial burdens on women worldwide,” he said.
“There are about 1000 women diagnosed with this cancer in Australia every year.
“There remains a critical need for more effective, non-invasive tools to support early detection, monitor treatment response, and guide clinical decision-making.’’
The CLARITY study will look at cervical cancer detection via a simple blood test, examining potential blood biomarkers to support screening and treatment.
From Deadly Start trainee to RBWH’s first mental health nursing cadet, Maleek is turning his interest in health into a career. 🙌🏽
Maleek’s family are Bobongie, with connections to Mackay and the Torres Strait. His pathway at Metro North Health began through Deadly Start in high school, where he qualified as an Assistant in Nursing before going on to study nursing at university.
“I’m the first mental health cadet at the RBWH, and I always wanted to go into the mental health space. I’ve gained so much experience and made so many connections, and I love being able to work with patients every day,” Maleek said.
Are you an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student studying nursing, midwifery or an administration-related degree full-time at university? 🩺
@qldhealth statewide 2027 nursing, midwifery and administration cadetships offer eligible students paid work experience and financial support while studying — helping you build skills, confidence and connections for your career.
👉🏽 Take your next step: check your eligibility and apply today. Parents, carers and family, share this with a student in your life! #WorkforusWednesday
📅 Applications close 19 October 2026.
Click the links in our bio to apply!
