Choose the healthcare option that’s right for you
In addition to hospital emergency departments, you can access healthcare advice and treatment close to home, or even without leaving the house!
Deadly Feet Program expands outreach clinics to Cherbourg community
The Deadly Feet program has extended services beyond the Metro North catchment in 2024, delivering outreach clinics to Cherbourg and Kingaroy in partnership with the Better Together Health Van.
Therapy dog Olive’s patient visits at STARS are ‘paw-some’
'Delta Therapy Dog' Olive's lovely temperament and training mean that she works hand-in-paw with the rehabilitation teams at STARS to support patients' recovery.
RBWH becomes first public facility in Australia to offer NanoKnife treatment for prostate cancer
RBWH has recently become Australia’s first and only publicly funded facility to offer a program for the NanoKnife procedure for prostate cancer.
Sharing skills in medication safety
After years of building capacity in medication safety within Metro North, Redcliffe Hospital’s Pharmacy Director is now assisting rural and regional hospitals.
Small changes, big impact
The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) has recently introduced its first stoma-friendly bathroom, creating a more inclusive environment for patients.
Choose the healthcare option that’s right for you
In addition to hospital emergency departments, you can access healthcare advice and treatment close to home, or even without leaving the house!
Patient stories
Patient Geoffrey is a peer supporter and radio STAR
Patient Geoffrey, also known as ‘Wombat’ has been calling STARS home since early January, following the diagnosis of a spinal schwannoma tumour which left him with a spinal cord injury.
Caboolture Hospital midwife gives birth on home turf
Caboolture Hospital midwife gives birth at Caboolture Hospital
Anton giving voice to Redcliffe Hospital consumers
Redcliffe Hospital's Consumer Representative Group provide feedback and suggestion to improve patient care.
Patient Murray receives recognition for service during Cyclone Tracy
STARS’ patient Murray was recently recognised for his service during Cyclone Tracy, as part of the 50-year anniversary commemorations of the disaster in Darwin.
Staff profiles
Podiatrist Ryan’s amazing ultramarathon ‘feet’
STARS Senior Podiatrist Ryan Bonnefin knows a thing or two about feet, which has put him in good stead for one of his chosen sports, ultramarathons.
Breakfast, lunch and kindness
Kindness and compassion are just as important as good nutrition for the food services team at Redcliffe Hospital.
Olly’s a star for staff wellbeing
Olly Haug from Redcliffe Hospital's Occupational Therapy team knows that good patient care starts with staff wellbeing and a strong workplace culture.
Lynette is helping restore vision in rural and remote Indigenous communities
STARS theatre nurse Lynette’s passion for eye health has seen her work in eye health initiatives across the globe.
