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Events

8
Sep
2026

Mental Health Eating Disorders Workshop

Time: 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Venue: Kedron–Wavell Services Club

Metro North Health and Brisbane North PHN invite GPs to join your general practice colleagues and QuEDS psychiatrist, Dr Kate Murphy, for an evening of education, networking and discussion.

Professional development

9
Sep
2026

Advanced Life Support – Level 1 – Course FULL

Time: TBS
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital

Course FULL 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.

Professional development

16
Sep
2026

Advanced Life Support – Level 1 – Course FULL

Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital

Course Full 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.

Professional development

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Did you know that approximately 50,000 Australians live with a stoma? 

Despite this, there are many myths on what having a stoma is like! Stomal Therapy Clinical Nurse Consultant Liz and Clinical Nurses Megan and Carolyn work with clinicians and patients at RBWH to provide education and support around stomal therapy and have weighed in on some common myths they hear in their line of work. 

👃Stoma pouches have a distinct smell.👃
All the stoma pouches are odour proof and have a charcoal neutraliser for when gas is passed. There may be a smell when the bag is changed or emptied, but this is done in the bathroom. 

🍔Having a stoma means you cant eat the foods you enjoy.🍔
Most people can return to a varied diet after surgery. Some foods may cause more gas, odour or blockages for certain people so its about knowing your own tolerances and making dietary changes when needed. 

👴Only elderly people have stomas.👴
There are many conditions that may require someone to require a stoma, including cancer, irritable bowel disorders, trauma, neurological conditions or genetic conditions. The highest cohort of IBD patients are young people. 

🙅You cant live a normal life with a stoma.🙅
Once you are recovered from surgery, the stoma itself doesnt stop anyone from living their life. People with stomas can work, exercise, travel, swim and shower, and enjoy most of the activities that they did before.
8 September 2026

Did you know that approximately 50,000 Australians live with a stoma?

Despite this, there are many myths on what having a stoma is like! Stomal Therapy Clinical Nurse Consultant Liz and Clinical Nurses Megan and Carolyn work with clinicians and patients at RBWH to provide education and support around stomal therapy and have weighed in on some common myths they hear in their line of work.

👃"Stoma pouches have a distinct smell."👃
All the stoma pouches are odour proof and have a charcoal neutraliser for when gas is passed. There may be a smell when the bag is changed or emptied, but this is done in the bathroom.

🍔"Having a stoma means you can't eat the foods you enjoy."🍔
Most people can return to a varied diet after surgery. Some foods may cause more gas, odour or blockages for certain people so it's about knowing your own tolerances and making dietary changes when needed.

👴"Only elderly people have stomas."👴
There are many conditions that may require someone to require a stoma, including cancer, irritable bowel disorders, trauma, neurological conditions or genetic conditions. The highest cohort of IBD patients are young people.

🙅"You can't live a normal life with a stoma."🙅
Once you are recovered from surgery, the stoma itself doesn't stop anyone from living their life. People with stomas can work, exercise, travel, swim and shower, and enjoy most of the activities that they did before.
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Comment on Facebook

Carolyn introduced me to my stoma after a catastrophic injury. Her compassion and patience lit up my 119 days I was in RBWH in 2023. My heartfelt thanks to the STU team, I will never forget you x

I had my urostomy surgery at the RBWH 10 years ago

Liz u made adjusting to my stoma a comfortable change in my life, I will never forget how amazing u were. Thankyou to all the stoma nurses

Fabulous nurses!

Dream team ladies!!!

Looking good girls 🥰

Amazing Nurses 💕

Fabulous team!! 🥰

Amazing work girls!

Gorgeous humans ❤️

Fabulous ladies providing exceptional clinical care to their patients. 💕💕

An awesome team!!! ❤️

Miss you lovely ladies!!!!!!

An exceptional team 💕💕

Wonderful team💕💕💕

Awesome Ladies 🩷🎉

We are so lucky to have these amazing Nurses. As our patients! 👏🏅

Miss you guys ❤️❤️❤️

Amazing nurses! ❤️

A team 🙌

Legends 💪

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Ive been on dialysis for a number of years. Outside of here, I do a lot of native title and cultural heritage work for my mob. Im still hoping for a kidney, a lot of people abuse their body, and I stopped doing that a long time ago, gave up the smokes. You just got to take the cards you get dealt. The staff here are fantastic people and they cant do enough for you.

💭 Monday Mantra, Rodney, RBWH Dialysis Patient and proud Gangulu man
7 September 2026

"I've been on dialysis for a number of years. Outside of here, I do a lot of native title and cultural heritage work for my mob. I'm still hoping for a kidney, a lot of people abuse their body, and I stopped doing that a long time ago, gave up the smokes. You just got to take the cards you get dealt. The staff here are fantastic people and they can't do enough for you."

💭 Monday Mantra, Rodney, RBWH Dialysis Patient and proud Gangulu man
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Comment on Facebook

Hi Rod, so great to see your smiling face again, looking good! I always enjoyed our long chats, take care and keep up the good work you do. 😃

Good luck Rodney hope everything goes well ❤️

Well done Rod great to see yr smiling face

I hope it all goes well uncle Rodney 🙏

I hope ypu get a kidney soon and peeps who see this register as an organ donator. Bless all the best. 💖

Wishing you all the best

🙏🏿

💕❤️💜♥️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

My brother

Hi just wanted to say thanks for the support these people get from the satillete hospital a nurses doctors support workers. I appreciate them for looking after my son he has a journey he has a Responsibility of rearing a 6 year Old he also a inspirational to see him go every three days to get his dialysis. He' has only just received his NDIS support after 4 years blind in one eye and quite capable of looking after his son. He keeps himself healthy and his son. I would in a heartbeat give him my kidney but not advisable cause diabetes in our family. One day I am hopeful of his situation on which one day he will receive the kindness and life giving gift that he is waiting on a kidney. Thanks for sharing your story Rodney hope you will receive your kidney soon also.

Every best wish for you Rodney ❤️

💕

Bless you and the staff Uncle. ❤️

Miss you brother

Awwwhhh luv ya Uncle! Marie Lani Dita Southwood Karen Lea

Good one Rodney

Thinking of you.

❤️

Hope you get a kidney Rodney x

I got my new kidney last Tuesday afternoon. ❤️❤️

I can't help with a kidney but I hope someone is able to help and you feel better soon

Good to see you Rodney , miss your cheerful nature

Good on you Rodney. Happy to see you again my friend .

Good luck mate. 👍

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Certified girl Dad Will is looking forward to a quiet one this Fathers Day after his second daughter, whose name is still undecided was born earlier this week at the RBWH. 🩷

We will sort of play it by ear and see how my partner is going, we would love to go get a massage, Will said. 

We havent decided on the name yet, but we are leaning towards Sunday-Rose, weve always loved the name Sunday.

Fittingly, Fathers Day falls on a Sunday - with this year looking extra special for Will. 

Its pretty surreal, our other daughter is very excited to be a big sister. She has plenty of girl cousins with sisters and has been very patient and now she has one of her own, he added.
6 September 2026

Certified girl Dad Will is looking forward to a quiet one this Father's Day after his second daughter, whose name is still undecided was born earlier this week at the RBWH. 🩷

"We will sort of play it by ear and see how my partner is going, we would love to go get a massage," Will said.

"We haven't decided on the name yet, but we are leaning towards Sunday-Rose, we've always loved the name Sunday."

Fittingly, Father's Day falls on a Sunday - with this year looking extra special for Will.

"It's pretty surreal, our other daughter is very excited to be a big sister. She has plenty of girl cousins with sisters and has been very patient and now she has one of her own," he added.
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Comment on Facebook

Aww Congrats Belle and Will ❤️

Aw congratulations all round 😁

Happy Father’s Day Will !

Cassandra-lee Schoolderman🩷

Sunday roast lmfao

Sunday roast?

Poor kid will be teased so many nice names out there

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Everyone deserves to feel safe at our hospitals, and Security Officers like Georgia make that possible.  🦺💪

Every day is different, some days we are on jobs at the wards or in certain areas and then sometimes we are just on patrol, Georgia explains, about her role at Redcliffe Hospital. 

If we are on the wards often the nurses are so busy that if a patient just needs some reassurance or some food, we are able to help them out in little ways.

I have always had an interest in policing and security and have been at Redcliffe for the last year and a half, its so awesome and we have quite a close-knit group here that always looks out for each other.

#ShoutoutSaturday to Georgia and all our hardworking security staff across Metro North!
5 September 2026

Everyone deserves to feel safe at our hospitals, and Security Officers like Georgia make that possible. 🦺💪

"Every day is different, some days we are on 'jobs' at the wards or in certain areas and then sometimes we are just on patrol," Georgia explains, about her role at Redcliffe Hospital.

"If we are on the wards often the nurses are so busy that if a patient just needs some reassurance or some food, we are able to help them out in little ways.

"I have always had an interest in policing and security and have been at Redcliffe for the last year and a half, it's so awesome and we have quite a close-knit group here that always looks out for each other."

#ShoutoutSaturday to Georgia and all our hardworking security staff across Metro North!
... See MoreSee Less

Comment on Facebook

Well done, Georgia. 🙂

Go Georgia 💪

Well deserved Georgia, you guys go above and beyond at times to keep us nurses protected we are forever greatful to all of you xx

The face of Redcliffe🔥 Proud of you Big G!!!

GeeeForce Lesssss gggooooooo👊👊👊

Well done Georgia keeping our hospitals safe. Thank you to you & the team. Proud of you 🥰

Georgia is such a delight to have around the place! Her dry sense of humour and professional attitude make her a joy to work with. 🙂

That’s my masc 😎

THATS MY BEST FRIEND!! Georgia has always been my biggest protector! So proud of you ⭐️❤️

It’s a sad day when you have to have security officers at a hospital!

As long as she's not working at a children's hospital good on her or it.

Ol'love couldn't secure a curtain in the wind

It is a they them

Nose ring brigade

James Levi Wood they just be recruiting anyone

Lol what is she gonna actually do?

Can you face a 6 3 crackhead ? The shopping centre security security couldn't stop a 14 yr teenager

And what will they do. Watch and report. As they have no special powers

Lol what's that meant to.do 🤣

hahhah yeah good luck with that. Couldn't stop a 14 year old boy.

These comments are beyond appalling, all fragile men with no hobbies. We deserve to be in the workforce too. Well done Georgia Harmer, thankyou for making our hospitals a safer space for staff and other patients 👏.

Shouldn’t let your staff wear political symbols in the hospital.

If you think this lesbian makes people feel safe in hospitals you need a damned reality check.

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There are many unique roles in healthcare, and you might be surprised to know that getting behind the camera can be of them! Rachelle combines her clinical knowledge from dental nursing and prosthetics with her love for being creative to capture important clinical moments. 📸

Working as a Clinical Photographer and Medical Illustrator, Rachelle meets patients from all walks of life and sees photography through a scientific lens, as an important part of the healthcare team.

We run around to many different areas, our big ones are dermatology and plastic surgery doing mole mapping, wound progress photos and also pre- and post-surgery shots, Rachelle explained. 

I come from a background in dental prosthetics and dental nursing but then did my certificate and diploma in photography. Although working in dental wasnt for me, I still have so much knowledge of anatomy and biology so being able to put all that knowledge into something creative, I love that aspect.

Often times Im seeing patients at their most vulnerable moments, after just learning they require a mastectomy or that their mole is a skin cancer. I do my best to make them feel as comfortable as possible and be that smiling face for them.
4 September 2026

There are many unique roles in healthcare, and you might be surprised to know that getting behind the camera can be of them! Rachelle combines her clinical knowledge from dental nursing and prosthetics with her love for being creative to capture important clinical moments. 📸

Working as a Clinical Photographer and Medical Illustrator, Rachelle meets patients "from all walks of life" and sees photography through a scientific lens, as an important part of the healthcare team.

"We run around to many different areas, our big ones are dermatology and plastic surgery doing mole mapping, wound progress photos and also pre- and post-surgery shots," Rachelle explained.

"I come from a background in dental prosthetics and dental nursing but then did my certificate and diploma in photography. Although working in dental wasn't for me, I still have so much knowledge of anatomy and biology so being able to put all that knowledge into something creative, I love that aspect.

"Often times I'm seeing patients at their most vulnerable moments, after just learning they require a mastectomy or that their mole is a skin cancer. I do my best to make them feel as comfortable as possible and be that smiling face for them."
... See MoreSee Less

Comment on Facebook

I remember you, Rachelle, taking the photos after my Dermatology & Plastic Surgery appointment...you were so friendly🏜️🙏🌻

An interesting role. Pleased, you enjoy, the work, we're you would always, be taking in knowledge. 😊

I was friends with Rosie for many years. And the other girls , Sue and Tracy . Rest in piece Rosie. Keep up the good work Rachelle .

Need to.lose that rainbow thing

My mom was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2019. It spread to her lungs and liver. The pain she felt was unbearable and this affected my family.She was on gemcitabine,capecitabine Vitamin C nd Collagen supplements but to no avail. If not for the help of DR OLATUNDE who used his herbal medicine to cure her, she would be deceased by now. I recommend everyone to use it. 👇👇 www.facebook.com/1195878726938665

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Events


  • Advanced Life Support Level 1 Course

Advanced Life Support - Level 1 Course

Date: 9 September 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.

Reset

Community, Indigenous and Subacute Services

#Nextcare Health Conference - Click for more information and to register

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Did you know that approximately 50,000 Australians live with a stoma? 

Despite this, there are many myths on what having a stoma is like! Stomal Therapy Clinical Nurse Consultant Liz and Clinical Nurses Megan and Carolyn work with clinicians and patients at RBWH to provide education and support around stomal therapy and have weighed in on some common myths they hear in their line of work. 

👃Stoma pouches have a distinct smell.👃
All the stoma pouches are odour proof and have a charcoal neutraliser for when gas is passed. There may be a smell when the bag is changed or emptied, but this is done in the bathroom. 

🍔Having a stoma means you cant eat the foods you enjoy.🍔
Most people can return to a varied diet after surgery. Some foods may cause more gas, odour or blockages for certain people so its about knowing your own tolerances and making dietary changes when needed. 

👴Only elderly people have stomas.👴
There are many conditions that may require someone to require a stoma, including cancer, irritable bowel disorders, trauma, neurological conditions or genetic conditions. The highest cohort of IBD patients are young people. 

🙅You cant live a normal life with a stoma.🙅
Once you are recovered from surgery, the stoma itself doesnt stop anyone from living their life. People with stomas can work, exercise, travel, swim and shower, and enjoy most of the activities that they did before.
8 September 2026

Did you know that approximately 50,000 Australians live with a stoma?

Despite this, there are many myths on what having a stoma is like! Stomal Therapy Clinical Nurse Consultant Liz and Clinical Nurses Megan and Carolyn work with clinicians and patients at RBWH to provide education and support around stomal therapy and have weighed in on some common myths they hear in their line of work.

👃"Stoma pouches have a distinct smell."👃
All the stoma pouches are odour proof and have a charcoal neutraliser for when gas is passed. There may be a smell when the bag is changed or emptied, but this is done in the bathroom.

🍔"Having a stoma means you can't eat the foods you enjoy."🍔
Most people can return to a varied diet after surgery. Some foods may cause more gas, odour or blockages for certain people so it's about knowing your own tolerances and making dietary changes when needed.

👴"Only elderly people have stomas."👴
There are many conditions that may require someone to require a stoma, including cancer, irritable bowel disorders, trauma, neurological conditions or genetic conditions. The highest cohort of IBD patients are young people.

🙅"You can't live a normal life with a stoma."🙅
Once you are recovered from surgery, the stoma itself doesn't stop anyone from living their life. People with stomas can work, exercise, travel, swim and shower, and enjoy most of the activities that they did before.
... See MoreSee Less

Comment on Facebook

Carolyn introduced me to my stoma after a catastrophic injury. Her compassion and patience lit up my 119 days I was in RBWH in 2023. My heartfelt thanks to the STU team, I will never forget you x

I had my urostomy surgery at the RBWH 10 years ago

Liz u made adjusting to my stoma a comfortable change in my life, I will never forget how amazing u were. Thankyou to all the stoma nurses

Fabulous nurses!

Dream team ladies!!!

Looking good girls 🥰

Amazing Nurses 💕

Fabulous team!! 🥰

Amazing work girls!

Gorgeous humans ❤️

Fabulous ladies providing exceptional clinical care to their patients. 💕💕

An awesome team!!! ❤️

Miss you lovely ladies!!!!!!

An exceptional team 💕💕

Wonderful team💕💕💕

Awesome Ladies 🩷🎉

We are so lucky to have these amazing Nurses. As our patients! 👏🏅

Miss you guys ❤️❤️❤️

Amazing nurses! ❤️

A team 🙌

Legends 💪

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Ive been on dialysis for a number of years. Outside of here, I do a lot of native title and cultural heritage work for my mob. Im still hoping for a kidney, a lot of people abuse their body, and I stopped doing that a long time ago, gave up the smokes. You just got to take the cards you get dealt. The staff here are fantastic people and they cant do enough for you.

💭 Monday Mantra, Rodney, RBWH Dialysis Patient and proud Gangulu man
7 September 2026

"I've been on dialysis for a number of years. Outside of here, I do a lot of native title and cultural heritage work for my mob. I'm still hoping for a kidney, a lot of people abuse their body, and I stopped doing that a long time ago, gave up the smokes. You just got to take the cards you get dealt. The staff here are fantastic people and they can't do enough for you."

💭 Monday Mantra, Rodney, RBWH Dialysis Patient and proud Gangulu man
... See MoreSee Less

Comment on Facebook

Hi Rod, so great to see your smiling face again, looking good! I always enjoyed our long chats, take care and keep up the good work you do. 😃

Good luck Rodney hope everything goes well ❤️

Well done Rod great to see yr smiling face

I hope it all goes well uncle Rodney 🙏

I hope ypu get a kidney soon and peeps who see this register as an organ donator. Bless all the best. 💖

Wishing you all the best

🙏🏿

💕❤️💜♥️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

My brother

Hi just wanted to say thanks for the support these people get from the satillete hospital a nurses doctors support workers. I appreciate them for looking after my son he has a journey he has a Responsibility of rearing a 6 year Old he also a inspirational to see him go every three days to get his dialysis. He' has only just received his NDIS support after 4 years blind in one eye and quite capable of looking after his son. He keeps himself healthy and his son. I would in a heartbeat give him my kidney but not advisable cause diabetes in our family. One day I am hopeful of his situation on which one day he will receive the kindness and life giving gift that he is waiting on a kidney. Thanks for sharing your story Rodney hope you will receive your kidney soon also.

Every best wish for you Rodney ❤️

💕

Bless you and the staff Uncle. ❤️

Miss you brother

Awwwhhh luv ya Uncle! Marie Lani Dita Southwood Karen Lea

Good one Rodney

Thinking of you.

❤️

Hope you get a kidney Rodney x

I got my new kidney last Tuesday afternoon. ❤️❤️

I can't help with a kidney but I hope someone is able to help and you feel better soon

Good to see you Rodney , miss your cheerful nature

Good on you Rodney. Happy to see you again my friend .

Good luck mate. 👍

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Certified girl Dad Will is looking forward to a quiet one this Fathers Day after his second daughter, whose name is still undecided was born earlier this week at the RBWH. 🩷

We will sort of play it by ear and see how my partner is going, we would love to go get a massage, Will said. 

We havent decided on the name yet, but we are leaning towards Sunday-Rose, weve always loved the name Sunday.

Fittingly, Fathers Day falls on a Sunday - with this year looking extra special for Will. 

Its pretty surreal, our other daughter is very excited to be a big sister. She has plenty of girl cousins with sisters and has been very patient and now she has one of her own, he added.
6 September 2026

Certified girl Dad Will is looking forward to a quiet one this Father's Day after his second daughter, whose name is still undecided was born earlier this week at the RBWH. 🩷

"We will sort of play it by ear and see how my partner is going, we would love to go get a massage," Will said.

"We haven't decided on the name yet, but we are leaning towards Sunday-Rose, we've always loved the name Sunday."

Fittingly, Father's Day falls on a Sunday - with this year looking extra special for Will.

"It's pretty surreal, our other daughter is very excited to be a big sister. She has plenty of girl cousins with sisters and has been very patient and now she has one of her own," he added.
... See MoreSee Less

Comment on Facebook

Aww Congrats Belle and Will ❤️

Aw congratulations all round 😁

Happy Father’s Day Will !

Cassandra-lee Schoolderman🩷

Sunday roast lmfao

Sunday roast?

Poor kid will be teased so many nice names out there

View more comments

Everyone deserves to feel safe at our hospitals, and Security Officers like Georgia make that possible.  🦺💪

Every day is different, some days we are on jobs at the wards or in certain areas and then sometimes we are just on patrol, Georgia explains, about her role at Redcliffe Hospital. 

If we are on the wards often the nurses are so busy that if a patient just needs some reassurance or some food, we are able to help them out in little ways.

I have always had an interest in policing and security and have been at Redcliffe for the last year and a half, its so awesome and we have quite a close-knit group here that always looks out for each other.

#ShoutoutSaturday to Georgia and all our hardworking security staff across Metro North!
5 September 2026

Everyone deserves to feel safe at our hospitals, and Security Officers like Georgia make that possible. 🦺💪

"Every day is different, some days we are on 'jobs' at the wards or in certain areas and then sometimes we are just on patrol," Georgia explains, about her role at Redcliffe Hospital.

"If we are on the wards often the nurses are so busy that if a patient just needs some reassurance or some food, we are able to help them out in little ways.

"I have always had an interest in policing and security and have been at Redcliffe for the last year and a half, it's so awesome and we have quite a close-knit group here that always looks out for each other."

#ShoutoutSaturday to Georgia and all our hardworking security staff across Metro North!
... See MoreSee Less

Comment on Facebook

Well done, Georgia. 🙂

Go Georgia 💪

Well deserved Georgia, you guys go above and beyond at times to keep us nurses protected we are forever greatful to all of you xx

The face of Redcliffe🔥 Proud of you Big G!!!

GeeeForce Lesssss gggooooooo👊👊👊

Well done Georgia keeping our hospitals safe. Thank you to you & the team. Proud of you 🥰

Georgia is such a delight to have around the place! Her dry sense of humour and professional attitude make her a joy to work with. 🙂

That’s my masc 😎

THATS MY BEST FRIEND!! Georgia has always been my biggest protector! So proud of you ⭐️❤️

It’s a sad day when you have to have security officers at a hospital!

As long as she's not working at a children's hospital good on her or it.

Ol'love couldn't secure a curtain in the wind

It is a they them

Nose ring brigade

James Levi Wood they just be recruiting anyone

Lol what is she gonna actually do?

Can you face a 6 3 crackhead ? The shopping centre security security couldn't stop a 14 yr teenager

And what will they do. Watch and report. As they have no special powers

Lol what's that meant to.do 🤣

hahhah yeah good luck with that. Couldn't stop a 14 year old boy.

These comments are beyond appalling, all fragile men with no hobbies. We deserve to be in the workforce too. Well done Georgia Harmer, thankyou for making our hospitals a safer space for staff and other patients 👏.

Shouldn’t let your staff wear political symbols in the hospital.

If you think this lesbian makes people feel safe in hospitals you need a damned reality check.

View more comments

There are many unique roles in healthcare, and you might be surprised to know that getting behind the camera can be of them! Rachelle combines her clinical knowledge from dental nursing and prosthetics with her love for being creative to capture important clinical moments. 📸

Working as a Clinical Photographer and Medical Illustrator, Rachelle meets patients from all walks of life and sees photography through a scientific lens, as an important part of the healthcare team.

We run around to many different areas, our big ones are dermatology and plastic surgery doing mole mapping, wound progress photos and also pre- and post-surgery shots, Rachelle explained. 

I come from a background in dental prosthetics and dental nursing but then did my certificate and diploma in photography. Although working in dental wasnt for me, I still have so much knowledge of anatomy and biology so being able to put all that knowledge into something creative, I love that aspect.

Often times Im seeing patients at their most vulnerable moments, after just learning they require a mastectomy or that their mole is a skin cancer. I do my best to make them feel as comfortable as possible and be that smiling face for them.
4 September 2026

There are many unique roles in healthcare, and you might be surprised to know that getting behind the camera can be of them! Rachelle combines her clinical knowledge from dental nursing and prosthetics with her love for being creative to capture important clinical moments. 📸

Working as a Clinical Photographer and Medical Illustrator, Rachelle meets patients "from all walks of life" and sees photography through a scientific lens, as an important part of the healthcare team.

"We run around to many different areas, our big ones are dermatology and plastic surgery doing mole mapping, wound progress photos and also pre- and post-surgery shots," Rachelle explained.

"I come from a background in dental prosthetics and dental nursing but then did my certificate and diploma in photography. Although working in dental wasn't for me, I still have so much knowledge of anatomy and biology so being able to put all that knowledge into something creative, I love that aspect.

"Often times I'm seeing patients at their most vulnerable moments, after just learning they require a mastectomy or that their mole is a skin cancer. I do my best to make them feel as comfortable as possible and be that smiling face for them."
... See MoreSee Less

Comment on Facebook

I remember you, Rachelle, taking the photos after my Dermatology & Plastic Surgery appointment...you were so friendly🏜️🙏🌻

An interesting role. Pleased, you enjoy, the work, we're you would always, be taking in knowledge. 😊

I was friends with Rosie for many years. And the other girls , Sue and Tracy . Rest in piece Rosie. Keep up the good work Rachelle .

Need to.lose that rainbow thing

My mom was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2019. It spread to her lungs and liver. The pain she felt was unbearable and this affected my family.She was on gemcitabine,capecitabine Vitamin C nd Collagen supplements but to no avail. If not for the help of DR OLATUNDE who used his herbal medicine to cure her, she would be deceased by now. I recommend everyone to use it. 👇👇 www.facebook.com/1195878726938665

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Latest news


Events


  • Advanced Life Support Level 1 Course

Advanced Life Support - Level 1 Course

Date: 9 September 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.

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Did you know that approximately 50,000 Australians live with a stoma? 

Despite this, there are many myths on what having a stoma is like! Stomal Therapy Clinical Nurse Consultant Liz and Clinical Nurses Megan and Carolyn work with clinicians and patients at RBWH to provide education and support around stomal therapy and have weighed in on some common myths they hear in their line of work. 

👃Stoma pouches have a distinct smell.👃
All the stoma pouches are odour proof and have a charcoal neutraliser for when gas is passed. There may be a smell when the bag is changed or emptied, but this is done in the bathroom. 

🍔Having a stoma means you cant eat the foods you enjoy.🍔
Most people can return to a varied diet after surgery. Some foods may cause more gas, odour or blockages for certain people so its about knowing your own tolerances and making dietary changes when needed. 

👴Only elderly people have stomas.👴
There are many conditions that may require someone to require a stoma, including cancer, irritable bowel disorders, trauma, neurological conditions or genetic conditions. The highest cohort of IBD patients are young people. 

🙅You cant live a normal life with a stoma.🙅
Once you are recovered from surgery, the stoma itself doesnt stop anyone from living their life. People with stomas can work, exercise, travel, swim and shower, and enjoy most of the activities that they did before.
8 September 2026

Did you know that approximately 50,000 Australians live with a stoma?

Despite this, there are many myths on what having a stoma is like! Stomal Therapy Clinical Nurse Consultant Liz and Clinical Nurses Megan and Carolyn work with clinicians and patients at RBWH to provide education and support around stomal therapy and have weighed in on some common myths they hear in their line of work.

👃"Stoma pouches have a distinct smell."👃
All the stoma pouches are odour proof and have a charcoal neutraliser for when gas is passed. There may be a smell when the bag is changed or emptied, but this is done in the bathroom.

🍔"Having a stoma means you can't eat the foods you enjoy."🍔
Most people can return to a varied diet after surgery. Some foods may cause more gas, odour or blockages for certain people so it's about knowing your own tolerances and making dietary changes when needed.

👴"Only elderly people have stomas."👴
There are many conditions that may require someone to require a stoma, including cancer, irritable bowel disorders, trauma, neurological conditions or genetic conditions. The highest cohort of IBD patients are young people.

🙅"You can't live a normal life with a stoma."🙅
Once you are recovered from surgery, the stoma itself doesn't stop anyone from living their life. People with stomas can work, exercise, travel, swim and shower, and enjoy most of the activities that they did before.
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Carolyn introduced me to my stoma after a catastrophic injury. Her compassion and patience lit up my 119 days I was in RBWH in 2023. My heartfelt thanks to the STU team, I will never forget you x

I had my urostomy surgery at the RBWH 10 years ago

Liz u made adjusting to my stoma a comfortable change in my life, I will never forget how amazing u were. Thankyou to all the stoma nurses

Fabulous nurses!

Dream team ladies!!!

Looking good girls 🥰

Amazing Nurses 💕

Fabulous team!! 🥰

Amazing work girls!

Gorgeous humans ❤️

Fabulous ladies providing exceptional clinical care to their patients. 💕💕

An awesome team!!! ❤️

Miss you lovely ladies!!!!!!

An exceptional team 💕💕

Wonderful team💕💕💕

Awesome Ladies 🩷🎉

We are so lucky to have these amazing Nurses. As our patients! 👏🏅

Miss you guys ❤️❤️❤️

Amazing nurses! ❤️

A team 🙌

Legends 💪

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Ive been on dialysis for a number of years. Outside of here, I do a lot of native title and cultural heritage work for my mob. Im still hoping for a kidney, a lot of people abuse their body, and I stopped doing that a long time ago, gave up the smokes. You just got to take the cards you get dealt. The staff here are fantastic people and they cant do enough for you.

💭 Monday Mantra, Rodney, RBWH Dialysis Patient and proud Gangulu man
7 September 2026

"I've been on dialysis for a number of years. Outside of here, I do a lot of native title and cultural heritage work for my mob. I'm still hoping for a kidney, a lot of people abuse their body, and I stopped doing that a long time ago, gave up the smokes. You just got to take the cards you get dealt. The staff here are fantastic people and they can't do enough for you."

💭 Monday Mantra, Rodney, RBWH Dialysis Patient and proud Gangulu man
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Hi Rod, so great to see your smiling face again, looking good! I always enjoyed our long chats, take care and keep up the good work you do. 😃

Good luck Rodney hope everything goes well ❤️

Well done Rod great to see yr smiling face

I hope it all goes well uncle Rodney 🙏

I hope ypu get a kidney soon and peeps who see this register as an organ donator. Bless all the best. 💖

Wishing you all the best

🙏🏿

💕❤️💜♥️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

My brother

Hi just wanted to say thanks for the support these people get from the satillete hospital a nurses doctors support workers. I appreciate them for looking after my son he has a journey he has a Responsibility of rearing a 6 year Old he also a inspirational to see him go every three days to get his dialysis. He' has only just received his NDIS support after 4 years blind in one eye and quite capable of looking after his son. He keeps himself healthy and his son. I would in a heartbeat give him my kidney but not advisable cause diabetes in our family. One day I am hopeful of his situation on which one day he will receive the kindness and life giving gift that he is waiting on a kidney. Thanks for sharing your story Rodney hope you will receive your kidney soon also.

Every best wish for you Rodney ❤️

💕

Bless you and the staff Uncle. ❤️

Miss you brother

Awwwhhh luv ya Uncle! Marie Lani Dita Southwood Karen Lea

Good one Rodney

Thinking of you.

❤️

Hope you get a kidney Rodney x

I got my new kidney last Tuesday afternoon. ❤️❤️

I can't help with a kidney but I hope someone is able to help and you feel better soon

Good to see you Rodney , miss your cheerful nature

Good on you Rodney. Happy to see you again my friend .

Good luck mate. 👍

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Certified girl Dad Will is looking forward to a quiet one this Fathers Day after his second daughter, whose name is still undecided was born earlier this week at the RBWH. 🩷

We will sort of play it by ear and see how my partner is going, we would love to go get a massage, Will said. 

We havent decided on the name yet, but we are leaning towards Sunday-Rose, weve always loved the name Sunday.

Fittingly, Fathers Day falls on a Sunday - with this year looking extra special for Will. 

Its pretty surreal, our other daughter is very excited to be a big sister. She has plenty of girl cousins with sisters and has been very patient and now she has one of her own, he added.
6 September 2026

Certified girl Dad Will is looking forward to a quiet one this Father's Day after his second daughter, whose name is still undecided was born earlier this week at the RBWH. 🩷

"We will sort of play it by ear and see how my partner is going, we would love to go get a massage," Will said.

"We haven't decided on the name yet, but we are leaning towards Sunday-Rose, we've always loved the name Sunday."

Fittingly, Father's Day falls on a Sunday - with this year looking extra special for Will.

"It's pretty surreal, our other daughter is very excited to be a big sister. She has plenty of girl cousins with sisters and has been very patient and now she has one of her own," he added.
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Aww Congrats Belle and Will ❤️

Aw congratulations all round 😁

Happy Father’s Day Will !

Cassandra-lee Schoolderman🩷

Sunday roast lmfao

Sunday roast?

Poor kid will be teased so many nice names out there

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Everyone deserves to feel safe at our hospitals, and Security Officers like Georgia make that possible.  🦺💪

Every day is different, some days we are on jobs at the wards or in certain areas and then sometimes we are just on patrol, Georgia explains, about her role at Redcliffe Hospital. 

If we are on the wards often the nurses are so busy that if a patient just needs some reassurance or some food, we are able to help them out in little ways.

I have always had an interest in policing and security and have been at Redcliffe for the last year and a half, its so awesome and we have quite a close-knit group here that always looks out for each other.

#ShoutoutSaturday to Georgia and all our hardworking security staff across Metro North!
5 September 2026

Everyone deserves to feel safe at our hospitals, and Security Officers like Georgia make that possible. 🦺💪

"Every day is different, some days we are on 'jobs' at the wards or in certain areas and then sometimes we are just on patrol," Georgia explains, about her role at Redcliffe Hospital.

"If we are on the wards often the nurses are so busy that if a patient just needs some reassurance or some food, we are able to help them out in little ways.

"I have always had an interest in policing and security and have been at Redcliffe for the last year and a half, it's so awesome and we have quite a close-knit group here that always looks out for each other."

#ShoutoutSaturday to Georgia and all our hardworking security staff across Metro North!
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Well done, Georgia. 🙂

Go Georgia 💪

Well deserved Georgia, you guys go above and beyond at times to keep us nurses protected we are forever greatful to all of you xx

The face of Redcliffe🔥 Proud of you Big G!!!

GeeeForce Lesssss gggooooooo👊👊👊

Well done Georgia keeping our hospitals safe. Thank you to you & the team. Proud of you 🥰

Georgia is such a delight to have around the place! Her dry sense of humour and professional attitude make her a joy to work with. 🙂

That’s my masc 😎

THATS MY BEST FRIEND!! Georgia has always been my biggest protector! So proud of you ⭐️❤️

It’s a sad day when you have to have security officers at a hospital!

As long as she's not working at a children's hospital good on her or it.

Ol'love couldn't secure a curtain in the wind

It is a they them

Nose ring brigade

James Levi Wood they just be recruiting anyone

Lol what is she gonna actually do?

Can you face a 6 3 crackhead ? The shopping centre security security couldn't stop a 14 yr teenager

And what will they do. Watch and report. As they have no special powers

Lol what's that meant to.do 🤣

hahhah yeah good luck with that. Couldn't stop a 14 year old boy.

These comments are beyond appalling, all fragile men with no hobbies. We deserve to be in the workforce too. Well done Georgia Harmer, thankyou for making our hospitals a safer space for staff and other patients 👏.

Shouldn’t let your staff wear political symbols in the hospital.

If you think this lesbian makes people feel safe in hospitals you need a damned reality check.

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There are many unique roles in healthcare, and you might be surprised to know that getting behind the camera can be of them! Rachelle combines her clinical knowledge from dental nursing and prosthetics with her love for being creative to capture important clinical moments. 📸

Working as a Clinical Photographer and Medical Illustrator, Rachelle meets patients from all walks of life and sees photography through a scientific lens, as an important part of the healthcare team.

We run around to many different areas, our big ones are dermatology and plastic surgery doing mole mapping, wound progress photos and also pre- and post-surgery shots, Rachelle explained. 

I come from a background in dental prosthetics and dental nursing but then did my certificate and diploma in photography. Although working in dental wasnt for me, I still have so much knowledge of anatomy and biology so being able to put all that knowledge into something creative, I love that aspect.

Often times Im seeing patients at their most vulnerable moments, after just learning they require a mastectomy or that their mole is a skin cancer. I do my best to make them feel as comfortable as possible and be that smiling face for them.
4 September 2026

There are many unique roles in healthcare, and you might be surprised to know that getting behind the camera can be of them! Rachelle combines her clinical knowledge from dental nursing and prosthetics with her love for being creative to capture important clinical moments. 📸

Working as a Clinical Photographer and Medical Illustrator, Rachelle meets patients "from all walks of life" and sees photography through a scientific lens, as an important part of the healthcare team.

"We run around to many different areas, our big ones are dermatology and plastic surgery doing mole mapping, wound progress photos and also pre- and post-surgery shots," Rachelle explained.

"I come from a background in dental prosthetics and dental nursing but then did my certificate and diploma in photography. Although working in dental wasn't for me, I still have so much knowledge of anatomy and biology so being able to put all that knowledge into something creative, I love that aspect.

"Often times I'm seeing patients at their most vulnerable moments, after just learning they require a mastectomy or that their mole is a skin cancer. I do my best to make them feel as comfortable as possible and be that smiling face for them."
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I remember you, Rachelle, taking the photos after my Dermatology & Plastic Surgery appointment...you were so friendly🏜️🙏🌻

An interesting role. Pleased, you enjoy, the work, we're you would always, be taking in knowledge. 😊

I was friends with Rosie for many years. And the other girls , Sue and Tracy . Rest in piece Rosie. Keep up the good work Rachelle .

Need to.lose that rainbow thing

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