Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital

Queensland’s largest teaching and research hospital.

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Jane with her artwork of Dr Jeremy Hayllar, hanging in the State Library of Queensland.

23 September 2026

A career in harm reduction nursing helps paint people in new light for Brisbane Portrait Prize finalist

Biala Clinical Nurse Jane Booty has been honoured for her Brisbane Portrait Prize piece of her dear colleague of 20 years, Dr Jeremy Hayllar, in line with his retirement.

News , Metro North , Community and Oral Health

Dementia is having a growing impact on individuals, families, health services and aged care systems, with around 447,000 people across Australia living with the debilitating disease.

23 September 2026

Where to turn when dementia reaches crisis point

The Metro North Older Persons Emergency Network Dementia Crisis Service provides expert treatment and support for people with dementia experiencing severe behavioural and psychological symptoms.

News , Metro North

Baringa Barambah (centre) performed Welcome to Country at the RBWH RAP launch. Pictured with Metro North Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, Sherry Holzapfel (left) and RBWH Director of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, Roslyn Boland (right)

17 September 2026

RBWH Reconciliation Action Plan launch honours respected Turrbal Elder

Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital has launched its second Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, reinforcing its commitment to advancing health equity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

News , Metro North , RBWH

Researchers from across RBWH have received grant funding from the RBWH Foundation.

16 September 2026

New research grants another step on RBWH’s journey toward health equity

A new generation of health researchers is tackling systemic challenges and leading the way in culturally safe care through RBWH Foundation’s inaugural Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander grants.

News , Metro North , RBWH

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Events

15

Oct

2026

Advanced Life Support – Level 2 – Course FULL

Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital

Course FULL 2-day course focusing on developing advanced skills in managing the deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest

Professional development

16

Oct

2026

Queensland Health Spirometry Training Program – Virtual workshop FULL

Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Venue: Virtual workshop FULL

The Spirometry training program provides clinicians with the skills, knowledge and specific competencies required to perform spirometry to international standards and Queensland Health guidelines.

Professional development

19

Nov

2026