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2 September 2026
Queensland Government puts focus on older Australians waiting for a place to call home
Queenslanders awaiting a place in aged care are in the spotlight, as more than 1,400 people remain in the state’s public hospitals despite being clinically ready to go ‘home’.
News , Metro North , TPCH
31 August 2026
Metro North breast scaffold research paves way for pivotal new trial
Results of Metro North’s Phase 1 clinical trial into bioresorbable breast scaffolds, presented this year, showed positive patient satisfaction and strong outcomes.
News , Metro North , RBWH
25 August 2026
Disaster experts to unite for inaugural readiness symposium
The inaugural South East Queensland Health Disaster Readiness Symposium will bring together experts, practitioners and decision-makers to strengthen collaboration, build capability and improve readiness for future crises.
News , Metro North , RBWH
24 August 2026
Getting back to the basics of back pain
Researchers from RBWH are working to reduce the gap between common beliefs about low back pain and what evidence actually says.
News , Metro North , RBWH
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Advanced Life Support – Level 1 – Course FULL
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.
Advanced Life Support – Level 2 – Course FULL
Course FULL 2-day course focusing on developing advanced skills in managing the deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest
Queensland Health Spirometry Training Program – 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.
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Your favourite medical drama may have given you an idea of what a medical intern does, but it is often so much more than what you are led to believe!
Join us as we chat with RBWH Medical Intern Dr Pat who explains what interning at the RBWH is like!🧑⚕️🩺
Waste management is essential to keeping a hospital running, but have you ever wondered what happens to sharps and other tricky to dispose of items?
Well, that's why we have RBWH Sharps Officer Andrea, who is trained in the safe collection and replacement of sharps containers! 💉⚠️
"I have a background in environmental engineering and before this role was working as a patient support officer. I have always been so passionate about waste management and environmental sustainability which is how I found my way into this team in 2024," Andrea said.
"What I really enjoy about my job is knowing what we do every day contributes to a safer healthcare environment, protects our staff and patients and helps us meet environmental responsibilities.
"I am so lucky to work with an amazing team who are committed to the safe collection and appropriate disposal of waste."
#ShoutoutSaturday to Andrea and the waste management team for keeping our facilities clean and safe!
Health care hero!
Always a joy seeing Andrea around the hospital.
Beautiful lady, always does an amazing job👏
Lovely lady 🙏💐
G’day mate ! Super friendly and happy lady.
So what does happen to all the sharps and clinical waste?
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.
Legends these nurses- helped me so much with my stoma
I remember these ladies very well took best care of me and forever grateful....miss em but that's means I'm all better.
OMG there are so friendly, supportive, professional. Liz was my angel who was always there for me 🙏🏻 Thank you to you all 💞
Thank you for all your support and comfort when I first got my Stoma Megan xx
Liz and her team are a credit to their profession.
ANGELS 😇 😇 😇
You ladies are the best !!!
OMG i know all 3 of those angels they supported me so much during my recovery, amazing beings they are
What a team well done Carolyn Byrne x
Omg GUYSSS they are the best!!! IS THIS a 9AN reunion or what Cecilia Kang Tess De Belen Alberto
Amazing team!! 🩷
Amazing team 👏🏽
I got my stoma in June after a big surgery. Even though I knew I had to get it it was still a huge shock for me at 79. The stoma nurses were great and I give a big shout out to Jenny at Caboolture hospital who helped me understand better.
Keep up the good work Carolyn. You look well
Amazing nurses
The dream team, Liz you’re amazing!!!!
Carolyn is a true gem, thankyou for being there for my brother 👌🏻❤️🙏🏻
Awesome ladies 🌺🌸
Superstars! Awesome Nurses and team.😍
Megan was like an Angel sent to me. My tears turned into laughter and my confidence returned. From myself and my family..thank you Megan for all your kindness and educating me on living with a stoma. I still think of you often. X
Yessss Carolyn!!
Awesome team 💕
Thank you Carolyn for all that you have done to help me! Been 5 years since iv had my bowel removed and iv been dealing with it myself since then but my recent pregnancy I have a lot of complications including a stoma blockage that required emergency surgery Carolyn visited me at the RBWH and was amazing and very helpful
My favourite girls!! Miss you all 🥰
"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
All the best Rodney!
Hi Mum, hope uncle rock is he okay can you send my love and kisses to him please and I will send my prayers for him tonight 🙏💙
Strong Gangulu Uncle .
Hope you get a match soon matey
Yay uncle Rod 🖤💛❤️
Nice to see your smiling face Uncle Rod 😊
One day maybe not my lifetime . Research may come up without time consuming alternative . Thanks strong Brother 💪
I see Rodney on Thursday shift for volunteering bingo!
Deadly and congratulations, Bless you cuss/Uncle ! ✊🏿❤️🙏🏿
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
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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 ❤️
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Bless you and the staff Uncle. ❤️
Miss you brother
Awwwhhh luv ya Uncle! Marie Lani Dita Southwood Karen Lea
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.
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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