Latest news
1 August 2026
Meningococcal Alert for Brisbane
Metro North Public Health Unit confirmed a case of invasive meningococcal disease at St John’s College, UQ, on Saturday 1 August 2026.
30 July 2026
Honouring five decades of dedicated service at RBWH
RBWH reached the end of an era with the retirement of Dr Barry O’Loughlin after a 50-year association with the hospital.
News , Metro North , RBWH
24 July 2026
Dr Liz Rushbrook reflects on a decade at Metro North during her last week as CMO
After ten years as our Chief Medical Officer, Dr Liz Rushbrook prepares for a well-deserved break from full-time work and shares her thoughts on her unique contributions to Metro North.
23 July 2026
Finding the skills and tools to support others in their grief
A supportive and practical workshop is being held for Brisbane North and Moreton Bay residents to help them become more grief aware and gain the confidence to help others.
Events
Queensland Health Spirometry Training Program – Virtual workshop
The Spirometry training program provides clinicians with the skills, knowledge and specific competencies required to perform spirometry to international standards and Queensland Health guidelines.
Advanced Life Support – Level 1 Course
Level 1 courses are for those clinicians who want general competence in airway management and basic life support for a deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest. Suitable if you normally are part of team rather than the lead.
Queensland Health Spirometry Training Program – The Prince Charles Hospital
The Spirometry training program provides clinicians with the skills, knowledge and specific competencies required to perform spirometry to international standards and Queensland Health guidelines.
/ MetroNorthHHS
Queensland mum and Townsville nurse Melainie knew something wasn't quite right with her health, but it was only when she fell pregnant with her first child that she learned she had a rare lung disease.
Melainie is currently being cared for by the TPCH Transplant team as she waits for a lung transplant whilst also balancing raising her eight-month-old baby, Fletcher.
"Last year, I started struggling to breathe and after invasive investigations was diagnosed with pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis, a very rare and progressive type of interstitial lung disease," she said.
"If that wasn’t enough of a shock, two days after receiving my diagnosis we found out I was eight weeks pregnant!
"Unfortunately, my lung function has continued to deteriorate, and I'm currently being worked up for a double lung transplant. As you can imagine, it’s a very surreal feeling when I have professionally cared for those in the Intensive Care Unit as they donated their organs."
While Melainie hasn't been listed for a lung transplant yet, she knows it’s just around the corner and understands the importance of raising awareness around registering and talking to your loved ones about organ and tissue donation.
It only takes one minute to register as an organ and tissue donor at donatelife.gov.au or through Medicare. Be the reason that someone like Melainie can get a second chance at life. 🩷
You will be under the BEST care there. Stay strong, Melanie.
You are amazing Melainie. Thinking of you and wishing you all the best for your transplant. To go through all of this whilst raising a little baby, is phenomenal strength.
Good luck Melanie your in the best possible place on the planet for treatment. The PCH is the best they do marvellous life saving surgery.
Thinking and praying for you Melanie 🙏🏻 keep strong in the Lord. He will never leave you nor forsake you.
I hope everything goes well Melanie, sending lots of love, courage and prayers, from a fellow nurse and mum🩵
Such a strong beautiful lady and mumma!! You got this Melainie. Thinking of you and your beautiful family ❤️
Wishing you well Melanie in your journey as a transplant recipient 🙏🙏🙏
Wishing you all the best for your journey ahead ❤️ And congratulations on your beautiful family
All the best. From personal experience the doctors at this hospital are some of the best in the country. You are in good hands.
You are in good hands @ TPCH
Good luck! It’s important to talk to your family about being an organ donor as well, it’s such an amazing gift.
Melainie you are an AMAZING nurse and it was always a delight working with you at TUH. We are sending you many wishes for a smooth journey and hope you are so well supported at TPCH. Just shout if we can help you with anything while you are in Brisbane!
All the best Melanie, 🙏🙏🙏
Best wishes Melainie and family.
Good luck with everything.
You're doing amazing Melanie! 🙌 Stay strong, you've got this! 💪 Little Fletcher is one lucky baby to have a mom like you ❤
Omg so hard with a baby 🙁 I am a complex heart patient of PCH just had an amazing team looking after me last week. Hope you get through this soon 🌻
Best of luck Melanie 🙏🤛🏻🫁❤️❤️❤️
Misty Hunter
Keep going
We remember that the media endorsed segregation threats and coercion and censorship around the true potential harms ..
Thinking of you and will have you in my prayers! 🩷💜🙏🏻🙏🏻🫂🫂
Amanda Camm The current child safety services system has reached the end of its operational lifecycle. Further investments in repairs will yield diminishing returns compared to a modern replacement." Patching the existing framework is no longer a viable long-term solution." Rebuilding from the ground up is the most efficient path forward." The core infrastructure is fundamentally compromised and cannot be safely restored. Child safety services is a Broken system including Amanda Camm with her broken promises continue  to echo even after an enquiry , it’s about money not supporting the children , Amanda, Reply not required as you have already shown Australian people , you are not the person for this position Don’t embarrass yourself and hand your resignation in  The Australian people have heard enough of your bullshit , lies and Broken promises 😢
Over the last two decades, the Queensland Centre for Gynaecological Cancer (QCGC) based at the RBWH has helped thousands of women, ranking in the top 10 worldwide for gynaecological research centres.
Director of Research at QCGC Dr Andreas was recently appointed as President Elect for the International Gynaecologic Cancer Society 2028-2030 term and says that the affiliation with a global organisation will only strengthen the opportunities for research and collaboration at RBWH.
"We [QCGC] have contributed to very significant findings that led to significantly improved patient outcomes," he said.
"Patients benefit from research in terms of quality of life, better survival rates, pregnancy rates and fertility rates but we are also saving Queensland Health and taxpayers money through improving efficiency of care."
Clinical Lead at QCGC Dr Andrea mirrored similar sentiments in terms of research at RBWH.
"I think research is firstly crucial to the ongoing service and secondly very beneficial to the patients - but it has also put us on the map worldwide because we have lots of output, we have a big centre and big services," she said.
👏 A big #ShoutoutSaturday to Dr Andreas on his new title and the Queensland Centre for Gynaecological Cancer team for their ongoing hard work to improve patient outcomes.
Congrats to Dr Obermair. And to Dr Andy, you are an absolute legend!
I worked in the women's hospital as a student nurse. Women go through some awful challenges for want of a more appropriate word.
Bravo Professor Obermair. What an outstanding, yet well deserved achievement. How lucky we are in Brisbane and all Australia to have your expertise.
Well done Prof Obermair!
Congratulations Andreas. A timely accolade and responsibility.
This wonderful man saved my life and I will be eternally grateful!
Congratulations Professor Obermair, I believe you saved my life 💙
Awesome work. ❤️❤️👏👏
Congratulations Professor Obermair. Thank you for all that you do. Well deserved!
Congratulations and well done Professor Obermair
Congratulations Dr Obermair! 👏
Congratulations Andreas! An outstanding achievement and so richly deserved.
Amazing man. Congratulations 🎊 👏
Congratulations Andreas
Congratulations 🎉
Congratulations and well done Dr Obermair x
Well done This state is very proud of both of you
Congratulations professor Obermair without you and your team I wouldn’t be here today so many accolades to you👏👏👏💖
👏👏👏👏💯💯💯
Stay positive you will overcome. My sister Susan has stage 4 Breast cancer as diagnosis with mets to lymph nodes, liver and lung and later developed a rare form call Medullary thyroid cancer. That was a couple of years later, she had 4 bone marrow transplant, chemo and radiation therapy, in which all were unsuccessful then she was given 2 months or less to live but she somehow battled her way back from the brink and the good new, she is in complete remission after taking natural medication we ordered from Herbalist Eugene . I have to help him share this Incase you have given up alread visit his Facebook page below👇https://www.facebook.com/herbalist-eugene-1233827703146988
Congratulations Dr. Obermair !
Congratulations Dr Obermair! 👏
We remember the lies and deceit around convid. We remember that the media endorsed segregation threats and coercion and censorship around the true potential harms ..
Congratulations Prof Obermair - well deserved!
That 'butterflies in your stomach' feeling is completely normal before your dream job interview or that upcoming medical appointment, but what does it mean if that butterfly feeling sticks around? 🦋
STARS Advanced Psychologist Laura says that anxiety is a normal and healthy human emotion that everyone experiences especially before important events however this differs from an anxiety disorder.
"Symptoms of an anxiety disorder may include excessive worry, muscle tension, or physical symptoms such as a racing heart or shortness of breath. When anxiety is ongoing or interferes with daily life, it may indicate an anxiety disorder such as Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)," Laura said.
"For everyday anxiety, it can help to get enough sleep, stay physically active, practice relaxation or mindfulness, limit exposure to distressing news or social media, remain connected with supportive people, and focus on aspects of the situation that are within your control.
"If anxiety is persistent, overwhelming, or starts affecting daily life, it's worth speaking with a GP or mental health professional, such as a psychologist. Experiencing anxiety does not mean someone is weak or failing to cope, it is a common health issue, and support is available." ❤️🩹
My issue evolved into insomnia. I put too much pressure on myself, (trying to be perfect?). I think it had to do with never being able to please my dad. I learned/ realized later I was his scape goat for all his issues. I was never going to be good enough for him no matter what I did or achieved. I would love to unpack it all one day with someone who would listen. I think anxiety disorders evolve from adverse life experiences/ trauma - a learned behaviour. Maybe they are inherited on the DNA from some earlier generation's trauma. Some people become controlling in order to control their anxiety. They need to control all the variables that they fear could crop up or have cropped up in the past. Am I right?
Whether you are heading home from hospital or being admitted, the team at the Discharge Transit Centre will be there for you to ensure your safety and comfort. ❤️🩹
Meet Clinical Nurse Sophie who will walk you through some of the things the team can help you with throughout the transit process.
I certainly hope it is changing for the better. My son spent 15hrs in RBWH transit lounge, no food offered, no check on his transplant medications , or his pain management during that time and I was told I couldn’t sit in a chair (as his full time carer ) so I ended up sitting on the floor, before he was taken to ED to spend the night in the corridor whilst we waited till morning for the transit lounge to open again . It was Diabolical at the time . Please consult consumers on the new upgrades .
Nice work Soph
How wonderful! Good for you Sophie!
Awesome work Sophie Delmonte great video super star.
Good stuff Soph
Wonderful work Soph!! A great nurse leading the way.
Soph is one of the best! 👏🏻👏🏻
Agree totally (I was there on Friday)
I think Metro North is the only sane health district in the southeast. How I miss it. I felt safe in their care.
Aawwhhh great vid Sophie Delmonte
Go soph. She is one of the best. Always very polite & helpful. Goes that eXtra mile
Metro North is home to one of the world's largest healthcare simulation providers, the Clinical Skills Development Service. CSDS provides critical medical training to health professionals all across the state! 👩⚕️
Simulation Coordinator Sarah organises and facilitates simulation and education sessions for many multidisciplinary teams both on site at CSDS but also in rural communities such as Proserpine and Charleville.
"Manikins aren’t our only form of simulation, sometimes we have standardised participants get involved so that might be someone on our team as a 'patient', but we also teach our teams on how to debrief a case and that is where the learning truly comes from," Sarah said.
"There’s no one way to do things and there's a real focus on being open-minded and collaborative which is what education and healthcare is all about.
"If you’re looking for a role in simulation, this is the crème de le crème and there is no other facility like this in Queensland which offers the range of services that we do!"
CSDS has a few opportunities open to join their simulation team, apply now using the links below. #WorkforusWednesday
apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-RBH688458
apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-RBH688457
Love your work, CSDS! Fantastic Metro North and statewide support for our clinicians!
We miss you Sarah! X
An asset to any workplace! You're very missed Sarah ❤️
What an amazing educator Sarah is!! We miss you 🩷
I applied for the midwifery one that closed yesterday 😍🤞🤞🤞
Andi Thompson, Michael Wren
Akash Prasad Patrick Guerrera Might ve up your valley
Latest news
Patient Initiated Follow Up putting patients first at STARS
STARS ENT patients will be offered a new pathway empowering them to request a follow up outpatients specialist appointment when required.
When lives change in seconds, RBWH social workers step up
RBWH’s hard working emergency medical and nursing staff are supported by a range of other professions, including a dedicated 24/7 team of highly skilled social workers.
Events
Advanced Life Support - Level 1 Course
Date: 26 August 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital
Level 1 courses are for those clinicians who want general competence in airway management and basic life support for a deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest. Suitable if you normally are part of team rather than the lead.
/ MetroNorthHHS
Queensland mum and Townsville nurse Melainie knew something wasn't quite right with her health, but it was only when she fell pregnant with her first child that she learned she had a rare lung disease.
Melainie is currently being cared for by the TPCH Transplant team as she waits for a lung transplant whilst also balancing raising her eight-month-old baby, Fletcher.
"Last year, I started struggling to breathe and after invasive investigations was diagnosed with pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis, a very rare and progressive type of interstitial lung disease," she said.
"If that wasn’t enough of a shock, two days after receiving my diagnosis we found out I was eight weeks pregnant!
"Unfortunately, my lung function has continued to deteriorate, and I'm currently being worked up for a double lung transplant. As you can imagine, it’s a very surreal feeling when I have professionally cared for those in the Intensive Care Unit as they donated their organs."
While Melainie hasn't been listed for a lung transplant yet, she knows it’s just around the corner and understands the importance of raising awareness around registering and talking to your loved ones about organ and tissue donation.
It only takes one minute to register as an organ and tissue donor at donatelife.gov.au or through Medicare. Be the reason that someone like Melainie can get a second chance at life. 🩷
You will be under the BEST care there. Stay strong, Melanie.
You are amazing Melainie. Thinking of you and wishing you all the best for your transplant. To go through all of this whilst raising a little baby, is phenomenal strength.
Good luck Melanie your in the best possible place on the planet for treatment. The PCH is the best they do marvellous life saving surgery.
Thinking and praying for you Melanie 🙏🏻 keep strong in the Lord. He will never leave you nor forsake you.
I hope everything goes well Melanie, sending lots of love, courage and prayers, from a fellow nurse and mum🩵
Such a strong beautiful lady and mumma!! You got this Melainie. Thinking of you and your beautiful family ❤️
Wishing you well Melanie in your journey as a transplant recipient 🙏🙏🙏
Wishing you all the best for your journey ahead ❤️ And congratulations on your beautiful family
All the best. From personal experience the doctors at this hospital are some of the best in the country. You are in good hands.
You are in good hands @ TPCH
Good luck! It’s important to talk to your family about being an organ donor as well, it’s such an amazing gift.
Melainie you are an AMAZING nurse and it was always a delight working with you at TUH. We are sending you many wishes for a smooth journey and hope you are so well supported at TPCH. Just shout if we can help you with anything while you are in Brisbane!
All the best Melanie, 🙏🙏🙏
Best wishes Melainie and family.
Good luck with everything.
You're doing amazing Melanie! 🙌 Stay strong, you've got this! 💪 Little Fletcher is one lucky baby to have a mom like you ❤
Omg so hard with a baby 🙁 I am a complex heart patient of PCH just had an amazing team looking after me last week. Hope you get through this soon 🌻
Best of luck Melanie 🙏🤛🏻🫁❤️❤️❤️
Misty Hunter
Keep going
We remember that the media endorsed segregation threats and coercion and censorship around the true potential harms ..
Thinking of you and will have you in my prayers! 🩷💜🙏🏻🙏🏻🫂🫂
Amanda Camm The current child safety services system has reached the end of its operational lifecycle. Further investments in repairs will yield diminishing returns compared to a modern replacement." Patching the existing framework is no longer a viable long-term solution." Rebuilding from the ground up is the most efficient path forward." The core infrastructure is fundamentally compromised and cannot be safely restored. Child safety services is a Broken system including Amanda Camm with her broken promises continue  to echo even after an enquiry , it’s about money not supporting the children , Amanda, Reply not required as you have already shown Australian people , you are not the person for this position Don’t embarrass yourself and hand your resignation in  The Australian people have heard enough of your bullshit , lies and Broken promises 😢
Over the last two decades, the Queensland Centre for Gynaecological Cancer (QCGC) based at the RBWH has helped thousands of women, ranking in the top 10 worldwide for gynaecological research centres.
Director of Research at QCGC Dr Andreas was recently appointed as President Elect for the International Gynaecologic Cancer Society 2028-2030 term and says that the affiliation with a global organisation will only strengthen the opportunities for research and collaboration at RBWH.
"We [QCGC] have contributed to very significant findings that led to significantly improved patient outcomes," he said.
"Patients benefit from research in terms of quality of life, better survival rates, pregnancy rates and fertility rates but we are also saving Queensland Health and taxpayers money through improving efficiency of care."
Clinical Lead at QCGC Dr Andrea mirrored similar sentiments in terms of research at RBWH.
"I think research is firstly crucial to the ongoing service and secondly very beneficial to the patients - but it has also put us on the map worldwide because we have lots of output, we have a big centre and big services," she said.
👏 A big #ShoutoutSaturday to Dr Andreas on his new title and the Queensland Centre for Gynaecological Cancer team for their ongoing hard work to improve patient outcomes.
Congrats to Dr Obermair. And to Dr Andy, you are an absolute legend!
I worked in the women's hospital as a student nurse. Women go through some awful challenges for want of a more appropriate word.
Bravo Professor Obermair. What an outstanding, yet well deserved achievement. How lucky we are in Brisbane and all Australia to have your expertise.
Well done Prof Obermair!
Congratulations Andreas. A timely accolade and responsibility.
This wonderful man saved my life and I will be eternally grateful!
Congratulations Professor Obermair, I believe you saved my life 💙
Awesome work. ❤️❤️👏👏
Congratulations Professor Obermair. Thank you for all that you do. Well deserved!
Congratulations and well done Professor Obermair
Congratulations Dr Obermair! 👏
Congratulations Andreas! An outstanding achievement and so richly deserved.
Amazing man. Congratulations 🎊 👏
Congratulations Andreas
Congratulations 🎉
Congratulations and well done Dr Obermair x
Well done This state is very proud of both of you
Congratulations professor Obermair without you and your team I wouldn’t be here today so many accolades to you👏👏👏💖
👏👏👏👏💯💯💯
Stay positive you will overcome. My sister Susan has stage 4 Breast cancer as diagnosis with mets to lymph nodes, liver and lung and later developed a rare form call Medullary thyroid cancer. That was a couple of years later, she had 4 bone marrow transplant, chemo and radiation therapy, in which all were unsuccessful then she was given 2 months or less to live but she somehow battled her way back from the brink and the good new, she is in complete remission after taking natural medication we ordered from Herbalist Eugene . I have to help him share this Incase you have given up alread visit his Facebook page below👇https://www.facebook.com/herbalist-eugene-1233827703146988
Congratulations Dr. Obermair !
Congratulations Dr Obermair! 👏
We remember the lies and deceit around convid. We remember that the media endorsed segregation threats and coercion and censorship around the true potential harms ..
Congratulations Prof Obermair - well deserved!
That 'butterflies in your stomach' feeling is completely normal before your dream job interview or that upcoming medical appointment, but what does it mean if that butterfly feeling sticks around? 🦋
STARS Advanced Psychologist Laura says that anxiety is a normal and healthy human emotion that everyone experiences especially before important events however this differs from an anxiety disorder.
"Symptoms of an anxiety disorder may include excessive worry, muscle tension, or physical symptoms such as a racing heart or shortness of breath. When anxiety is ongoing or interferes with daily life, it may indicate an anxiety disorder such as Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)," Laura said.
"For everyday anxiety, it can help to get enough sleep, stay physically active, practice relaxation or mindfulness, limit exposure to distressing news or social media, remain connected with supportive people, and focus on aspects of the situation that are within your control.
"If anxiety is persistent, overwhelming, or starts affecting daily life, it's worth speaking with a GP or mental health professional, such as a psychologist. Experiencing anxiety does not mean someone is weak or failing to cope, it is a common health issue, and support is available." ❤️🩹
My issue evolved into insomnia. I put too much pressure on myself, (trying to be perfect?). I think it had to do with never being able to please my dad. I learned/ realized later I was his scape goat for all his issues. I was never going to be good enough for him no matter what I did or achieved. I would love to unpack it all one day with someone who would listen. I think anxiety disorders evolve from adverse life experiences/ trauma - a learned behaviour. Maybe they are inherited on the DNA from some earlier generation's trauma. Some people become controlling in order to control their anxiety. They need to control all the variables that they fear could crop up or have cropped up in the past. Am I right?
Whether you are heading home from hospital or being admitted, the team at the Discharge Transit Centre will be there for you to ensure your safety and comfort. ❤️🩹
Meet Clinical Nurse Sophie who will walk you through some of the things the team can help you with throughout the transit process.
I certainly hope it is changing for the better. My son spent 15hrs in RBWH transit lounge, no food offered, no check on his transplant medications , or his pain management during that time and I was told I couldn’t sit in a chair (as his full time carer ) so I ended up sitting on the floor, before he was taken to ED to spend the night in the corridor whilst we waited till morning for the transit lounge to open again . It was Diabolical at the time . Please consult consumers on the new upgrades .
Nice work Soph
How wonderful! Good for you Sophie!
Awesome work Sophie Delmonte great video super star.
Good stuff Soph
Wonderful work Soph!! A great nurse leading the way.
Soph is one of the best! 👏🏻👏🏻
Agree totally (I was there on Friday)
I think Metro North is the only sane health district in the southeast. How I miss it. I felt safe in their care.
Aawwhhh great vid Sophie Delmonte
Go soph. She is one of the best. Always very polite & helpful. Goes that eXtra mile
Metro North is home to one of the world's largest healthcare simulation providers, the Clinical Skills Development Service. CSDS provides critical medical training to health professionals all across the state! 👩⚕️
Simulation Coordinator Sarah organises and facilitates simulation and education sessions for many multidisciplinary teams both on site at CSDS but also in rural communities such as Proserpine and Charleville.
"Manikins aren’t our only form of simulation, sometimes we have standardised participants get involved so that might be someone on our team as a 'patient', but we also teach our teams on how to debrief a case and that is where the learning truly comes from," Sarah said.
"There’s no one way to do things and there's a real focus on being open-minded and collaborative which is what education and healthcare is all about.
"If you’re looking for a role in simulation, this is the crème de le crème and there is no other facility like this in Queensland which offers the range of services that we do!"
CSDS has a few opportunities open to join their simulation team, apply now using the links below. #WorkforusWednesday
apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-RBH688458
apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-RBH688457
Love your work, CSDS! Fantastic Metro North and statewide support for our clinicians!
We miss you Sarah! X
An asset to any workplace! You're very missed Sarah ❤️
What an amazing educator Sarah is!! We miss you 🩷
I applied for the midwifery one that closed yesterday 😍🤞🤞🤞
Andi Thompson, Michael Wren
Akash Prasad Patrick Guerrera Might ve up your valley
Latest news
Patient Initiated Follow Up putting patients first at STARS
STARS ENT patients will be offered a new pathway empowering them to request a follow up outpatients specialist appointment when required.
Events
Advanced Life Support - Level 1 Course
Date: 26 August 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital
Level 1 courses are for those clinicians who want general competence in airway management and basic life support for a deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest. Suitable if you normally are part of team rather than the lead.
/ MetroNorthHHS
Queensland mum and Townsville nurse Melainie knew something wasn't quite right with her health, but it was only when she fell pregnant with her first child that she learned she had a rare lung disease.
Melainie is currently being cared for by the TPCH Transplant team as she waits for a lung transplant whilst also balancing raising her eight-month-old baby, Fletcher.
"Last year, I started struggling to breathe and after invasive investigations was diagnosed with pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis, a very rare and progressive type of interstitial lung disease," she said.
"If that wasn’t enough of a shock, two days after receiving my diagnosis we found out I was eight weeks pregnant!
"Unfortunately, my lung function has continued to deteriorate, and I'm currently being worked up for a double lung transplant. As you can imagine, it’s a very surreal feeling when I have professionally cared for those in the Intensive Care Unit as they donated their organs."
While Melainie hasn't been listed for a lung transplant yet, she knows it’s just around the corner and understands the importance of raising awareness around registering and talking to your loved ones about organ and tissue donation.
It only takes one minute to register as an organ and tissue donor at donatelife.gov.au or through Medicare. Be the reason that someone like Melainie can get a second chance at life. 🩷
You will be under the BEST care there. Stay strong, Melanie.
You are amazing Melainie. Thinking of you and wishing you all the best for your transplant. To go through all of this whilst raising a little baby, is phenomenal strength.
Good luck Melanie your in the best possible place on the planet for treatment. The PCH is the best they do marvellous life saving surgery.
Thinking and praying for you Melanie 🙏🏻 keep strong in the Lord. He will never leave you nor forsake you.
I hope everything goes well Melanie, sending lots of love, courage and prayers, from a fellow nurse and mum🩵
Such a strong beautiful lady and mumma!! You got this Melainie. Thinking of you and your beautiful family ❤️
Wishing you well Melanie in your journey as a transplant recipient 🙏🙏🙏
Wishing you all the best for your journey ahead ❤️ And congratulations on your beautiful family
All the best. From personal experience the doctors at this hospital are some of the best in the country. You are in good hands.
You are in good hands @ TPCH
Good luck! It’s important to talk to your family about being an organ donor as well, it’s such an amazing gift.
Melainie you are an AMAZING nurse and it was always a delight working with you at TUH. We are sending you many wishes for a smooth journey and hope you are so well supported at TPCH. Just shout if we can help you with anything while you are in Brisbane!
All the best Melanie, 🙏🙏🙏
Best wishes Melainie and family.
Good luck with everything.
You're doing amazing Melanie! 🙌 Stay strong, you've got this! 💪 Little Fletcher is one lucky baby to have a mom like you ❤
Omg so hard with a baby 🙁 I am a complex heart patient of PCH just had an amazing team looking after me last week. Hope you get through this soon 🌻
Best of luck Melanie 🙏🤛🏻🫁❤️❤️❤️
Misty Hunter
Keep going
We remember that the media endorsed segregation threats and coercion and censorship around the true potential harms ..
Thinking of you and will have you in my prayers! 🩷💜🙏🏻🙏🏻🫂🫂
Amanda Camm The current child safety services system has reached the end of its operational lifecycle. Further investments in repairs will yield diminishing returns compared to a modern replacement." Patching the existing framework is no longer a viable long-term solution." Rebuilding from the ground up is the most efficient path forward." The core infrastructure is fundamentally compromised and cannot be safely restored. Child safety services is a Broken system including Amanda Camm with her broken promises continue  to echo even after an enquiry , it’s about money not supporting the children , Amanda, Reply not required as you have already shown Australian people , you are not the person for this position Don’t embarrass yourself and hand your resignation in  The Australian people have heard enough of your bullshit , lies and Broken promises 😢
Over the last two decades, the Queensland Centre for Gynaecological Cancer (QCGC) based at the RBWH has helped thousands of women, ranking in the top 10 worldwide for gynaecological research centres.
Director of Research at QCGC Dr Andreas was recently appointed as President Elect for the International Gynaecologic Cancer Society 2028-2030 term and says that the affiliation with a global organisation will only strengthen the opportunities for research and collaboration at RBWH.
"We [QCGC] have contributed to very significant findings that led to significantly improved patient outcomes," he said.
"Patients benefit from research in terms of quality of life, better survival rates, pregnancy rates and fertility rates but we are also saving Queensland Health and taxpayers money through improving efficiency of care."
Clinical Lead at QCGC Dr Andrea mirrored similar sentiments in terms of research at RBWH.
"I think research is firstly crucial to the ongoing service and secondly very beneficial to the patients - but it has also put us on the map worldwide because we have lots of output, we have a big centre and big services," she said.
👏 A big #ShoutoutSaturday to Dr Andreas on his new title and the Queensland Centre for Gynaecological Cancer team for their ongoing hard work to improve patient outcomes.
Congrats to Dr Obermair. And to Dr Andy, you are an absolute legend!
I worked in the women's hospital as a student nurse. Women go through some awful challenges for want of a more appropriate word.
Bravo Professor Obermair. What an outstanding, yet well deserved achievement. How lucky we are in Brisbane and all Australia to have your expertise.
Well done Prof Obermair!
Congratulations Andreas. A timely accolade and responsibility.
This wonderful man saved my life and I will be eternally grateful!
Congratulations Professor Obermair, I believe you saved my life 💙
Awesome work. ❤️❤️👏👏
Congratulations Professor Obermair. Thank you for all that you do. Well deserved!
Congratulations and well done Professor Obermair
Congratulations Dr Obermair! 👏
Congratulations Andreas! An outstanding achievement and so richly deserved.
Amazing man. Congratulations 🎊 👏
Congratulations Andreas
Congratulations 🎉
Congratulations and well done Dr Obermair x
Well done This state is very proud of both of you
Congratulations professor Obermair without you and your team I wouldn’t be here today so many accolades to you👏👏👏💖
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Stay positive you will overcome. My sister Susan has stage 4 Breast cancer as diagnosis with mets to lymph nodes, liver and lung and later developed a rare form call Medullary thyroid cancer. That was a couple of years later, she had 4 bone marrow transplant, chemo and radiation therapy, in which all were unsuccessful then she was given 2 months or less to live but she somehow battled her way back from the brink and the good new, she is in complete remission after taking natural medication we ordered from Herbalist Eugene . I have to help him share this Incase you have given up alread visit his Facebook page below👇https://www.facebook.com/herbalist-eugene-1233827703146988
Congratulations Dr. Obermair !
Congratulations Dr Obermair! 👏
We remember the lies and deceit around convid. We remember that the media endorsed segregation threats and coercion and censorship around the true potential harms ..
Congratulations Prof Obermair - well deserved!
That 'butterflies in your stomach' feeling is completely normal before your dream job interview or that upcoming medical appointment, but what does it mean if that butterfly feeling sticks around? 🦋
STARS Advanced Psychologist Laura says that anxiety is a normal and healthy human emotion that everyone experiences especially before important events however this differs from an anxiety disorder.
"Symptoms of an anxiety disorder may include excessive worry, muscle tension, or physical symptoms such as a racing heart or shortness of breath. When anxiety is ongoing or interferes with daily life, it may indicate an anxiety disorder such as Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)," Laura said.
"For everyday anxiety, it can help to get enough sleep, stay physically active, practice relaxation or mindfulness, limit exposure to distressing news or social media, remain connected with supportive people, and focus on aspects of the situation that are within your control.
"If anxiety is persistent, overwhelming, or starts affecting daily life, it's worth speaking with a GP or mental health professional, such as a psychologist. Experiencing anxiety does not mean someone is weak or failing to cope, it is a common health issue, and support is available." ❤️🩹
My issue evolved into insomnia. I put too much pressure on myself, (trying to be perfect?). I think it had to do with never being able to please my dad. I learned/ realized later I was his scape goat for all his issues. I was never going to be good enough for him no matter what I did or achieved. I would love to unpack it all one day with someone who would listen. I think anxiety disorders evolve from adverse life experiences/ trauma - a learned behaviour. Maybe they are inherited on the DNA from some earlier generation's trauma. Some people become controlling in order to control their anxiety. They need to control all the variables that they fear could crop up or have cropped up in the past. Am I right?
Whether you are heading home from hospital or being admitted, the team at the Discharge Transit Centre will be there for you to ensure your safety and comfort. ❤️🩹
Meet Clinical Nurse Sophie who will walk you through some of the things the team can help you with throughout the transit process.
I certainly hope it is changing for the better. My son spent 15hrs in RBWH transit lounge, no food offered, no check on his transplant medications , or his pain management during that time and I was told I couldn’t sit in a chair (as his full time carer ) so I ended up sitting on the floor, before he was taken to ED to spend the night in the corridor whilst we waited till morning for the transit lounge to open again . It was Diabolical at the time . Please consult consumers on the new upgrades .
Nice work Soph
How wonderful! Good for you Sophie!
Awesome work Sophie Delmonte great video super star.
Good stuff Soph
Wonderful work Soph!! A great nurse leading the way.
Soph is one of the best! 👏🏻👏🏻
Agree totally (I was there on Friday)
I think Metro North is the only sane health district in the southeast. How I miss it. I felt safe in their care.
Aawwhhh great vid Sophie Delmonte
Go soph. She is one of the best. Always very polite & helpful. Goes that eXtra mile
Metro North is home to one of the world's largest healthcare simulation providers, the Clinical Skills Development Service. CSDS provides critical medical training to health professionals all across the state! 👩⚕️
Simulation Coordinator Sarah organises and facilitates simulation and education sessions for many multidisciplinary teams both on site at CSDS but also in rural communities such as Proserpine and Charleville.
"Manikins aren’t our only form of simulation, sometimes we have standardised participants get involved so that might be someone on our team as a 'patient', but we also teach our teams on how to debrief a case and that is where the learning truly comes from," Sarah said.
"There’s no one way to do things and there's a real focus on being open-minded and collaborative which is what education and healthcare is all about.
"If you’re looking for a role in simulation, this is the crème de le crème and there is no other facility like this in Queensland which offers the range of services that we do!"
CSDS has a few opportunities open to join their simulation team, apply now using the links below. #WorkforusWednesday
apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-RBH688458
apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-RBH688457
Love your work, CSDS! Fantastic Metro North and statewide support for our clinicians!
We miss you Sarah! X
An asset to any workplace! You're very missed Sarah ❤️
What an amazing educator Sarah is!! We miss you 🩷
I applied for the midwifery one that closed yesterday 😍🤞🤞🤞
Andi Thompson, Michael Wren
Akash Prasad Patrick Guerrera Might ve up your valley