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Queensland Schoolies Week kicks off tomorrow, and we want to say a big congrats to all our school-leavers, and the parents who have helped them get here! 🎉😁

Dad to teenagers and Director of Addictions at Metro North Mental Health, Dr Tom, says that that talking to your kids about drugs and alcohol can be scary, but is the best way forward ahead of a big party event like Schoolies. 🤗

“I think curious communication is key,” says Tom, adding that a non-judgemental conversation around what a night out might look like, can go a long way.

“Talk to your kids about what their back up plan is if it goes awry. And encourage young people to buddy up and look after their mates,” he said.

“I think in the young person space, the biggest risks and trends remain around alcohol misuse, and the potential for misadventure. But the importance is to seek help through friends, family, emergency services or other people if you need it - we have a great community around us, and someone is always there to help.”
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Queensland Schoolies Week kicks off tomorrow, and we want to say a big congrats to all our school-leavers, and the parents who have helped them get here! 🎉😁
 
Dad to teenagers and Director of Addictions at Metro North Mental Health, Dr Tom, says that that talking to your kids about drugs and alcohol can be scary, but is the best way forward ahead of a big party event like Schoolies. 🤗
 
“I think curious communication is key,” says Tom, adding that a non-judgemental conversation around what a night out might look like, can go a long way.
 
“Talk to your kids about what their back up plan is if it goes awry. And encourage young people to buddy up and look after their mates,” he said.
 
“I think in the young person space, the biggest risks and trends remain around alcohol misuse, and the potential for misadventure. But the importance is to seek help through friends, family, emergency services or other people if you need it - we have a great community around us, and someone is always there to help.”
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Queensland Schoolies Week kicks off tomorrow, and we want to say a big congrats to all our school-leavers, and the parents who have helped them get here! 🎉😁
 
Dad to teenagers and Director of Addictions at Metro North Mental Health, Dr Tom, says that that talking to your kids about drugs and alcohol can be scary, but is the best way forward ahead of a big party event like Schoolies. 🤗
 
“I think curious communication is key,” says Tom, adding that a non-judgemental conversation around what a night out might look like, can go a long way.
 
“Talk to your kids about what their back up plan is if it goes awry. And encourage young people to buddy up and look after their mates,” he said.
 
“I think in the young person space, the biggest risks and trends remain around alcohol misuse, and the potential for misadventure. But the importance is to seek help through friends, family, emergency services or other people if you need it - we have a great community around us, and someone is always there to help.”

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Our NeoRESQ and NeoReturn teams are busy travelling all across Queensland and Northern New South Wales to ensure neonatal babies get the care they need, as well as get home safely when they are doing better!
 
While NeoRESQ is responsible for collecting a neonate, NeoRescue delivers our little ones to a hospital near their home when they have grown bigger and stronger.
 
Come with us on the journey! 🐣

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The engineering crew at Caboolture Hospital are known as the 'quiet problem-solvers,' and are responsible for keeping equipment safe for patients, often without anyone even noticing. 🔨🪚

Trade manager of Carpentry Neil likens the work of the trades, engineers and maintenance crews in his team as the backbone of hospital operations. 

"A hospital isn't just doctors and nurses, there will always be a need for infrastructure and skilled labour," shares Neil.

"Their expertise ensures that every clinical team can focus on what matters most — patient care.”

A vacancy exists for an Apprentice Carpenter at the Caboolture Hospital. If you want to know more about this exciting opportunity, check out the Smart Jobs link in the comments 🤗

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Baby Finley's start to life may have been rocky, but his move closer to home was made easier thanks to Caboolture Hospital and the new neonatal unit.

In line with World Prematurity Day yesterday, we are pleased to report that baby Finley is doing well after being born at just 29 weeks, and went home recently! 

Finley spent more than nine weeks at RBWH, where he received CPAP and oxygen support. He was then transferred to Caboolture Hospital's rooming-in rooms recently, where he continued to develop and grow. 🐣

“My car was broken, so I was getting public transport between Caboolture and Brisbane every day,” Finley's Mum Clare said.

“Finley’s Dad was struggling to see him due to work commitments, but when he came here, he could see him a lot more.

“The nurses are amazing and right there when we need them, and to now have support so close to home means everything.” 🩷

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