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Caboolture Hospital Unveils Torres Strait Islander Dhoeri Headdress
Caboolture Hospital has unveiled a traditional Torres Strait Islander Dhoeri Headdress, marking its ongoing commitment to cultural safety and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Caboolture Hospital midwife gives birth on home turf
Caboolture Hospital midwife gives birth at Caboolture Hospital
Meet Eileen Moore: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurse Navigator at Caboolture Satellite Health Centre
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurse Navigator, Eileen Moore, provides cultural advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients in Caboolture.
New role brings change for First Nations women, children and families
Metro North Health has made history by establishing the first-ever Nursing and Midwifery Director, First Nations Women, Children, and Families (Identified) role in Queensland.
Empowering Elders: New Healthy Ageing Clinic Delivers Vital Care
The launch of a new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healthy Ageing Clinic (HAC) is offering specialised geriatric care to patients in a culturally safe and supportive environment.
Reflections on decades of service
Redcliffe Hospital's Cassady Distel-Rose is a proud Army Reservist and shares what being in the military and Anzac Day mean to him.
Measles Alert for locations in Brisbane
Metro North Public Health Unit has issued a Measles Alert following a confirmed case of the highly infectious disease in an adult in Brisbane who recently arrived from overseas.
Cheers to 50 years for RBWH PSO Keith Griffin
Patient Support Officer Keith Griffin is celebrating a milestone 50 years of working at Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital.
Queensland first training program for Nuclear Medicine
Metro North Health is helping students to take their first steps toward a career in Nuclear Medicine without them needing to move interstate.
Following four years as Chair of Redcliffe Hospital’s clinical council, Dr Alan Yan takes the lead for Metro North.
Following four years as Chair of Redcliffe Hospital's clinical council, Dr Alan Yan takes the lead for Metro North.
2025 Cancer Care Services Preceptorship for General Practitioners
Date: 19 July 2025
Time: 9am - 3:30pm AEST
Venue: RBWH-Education Centre
The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) Cancer Care Team warmly invites general practitioners to participate in an engaging and interactive Haematology and Oncology Preceptorship, convened by Dr. Anna Kuchel.
Connecting The Dots - Navigating Mental Health in Primary Care
Date: Saturday 2 August 2025
Time: 7:30am 4:00pm
Venue: UniSQ | 293 Queen Street, Brisbane City, QLD, 4006
Research Summit
Date: 21 August 2025
Venue: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
9 am – 5 pm
2025 CKW Research Symposium - Call for Presentations!
Date: Wednesday 3 September 2025
Time: 9:00am 1:00pm
Venue: Caboolture Hospital Education Centre & Online
Adult Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation ECMO Course 2025
Date: 4-7 November 2025
Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital, Education Centre
This 4-day course will enable multidisciplinary teams with little ECMO experience to provide ECMO for patients with severe cardiac and respiratory failure.
Prepare to Care: 2025 Metro North Nursing and Midwifery Showcase
Date: 7 November 2025
Venue: Education Centre, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
The Showcase will highlight advancements in research, education, and quality improvement.
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Visitors to Caboolture Hospital may notice a special artefact on display next time they enter the facility.
The Dhoeri Headdress was crafted by Torres Strait Islander artist Thomas Pedro in 2022 to mark the 30th anniversary of the High Court's Mabo Decision, which overturned the concept that Australia was terra nullius - land belonging to no one - at the time of British colonisation.
Having spent the last 3 years in the Cairns Art Gallery, the headdress arrives at its new home in time for NAIDOC Week, with the help of the Caboolture Hospital Redevelopment Project.
Cultural Capability Officer, Janita explains the significance of the headdress.
"The headdress and other artefacts promote connection with Torres Strait Islander patients, visitors and community when attending the hospital," she said.
"It's a reminder to ask the question, 'Are you of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander origin?' to ensure we are providing culturally safe and appropriate care for those who need it."
2025 is the 50th year of NAIDOC Week, which continues until 13 July.
Happy NADOC week to all in our world 🌎. Cultural competence is a human right ✅️ ❤️.
That's wonderful -
Hey Jacinta, great to see your face. Happy NAIDOC week from me and Nat. That’s an awesome headpiece ❤️ Respect ✊