STARS is a specialist rehabilitation and surgical service focussed on providing individualised care and exceptional health outcomes.
Located at the Herston Health Precinct, STARS is part of a collaborative community home to more than 30 health facilities, medical research institutes, universities and organisations. The Precinct is made up of 13,000 clinical and non-clinical staff, scientists, researchers and students, working together to deliver excellence in health.
Welcome to STARS
Here is a short video to familiarise yourself with STARS and the easy check-in process.
With 100 beds for rehabilitation, STARS is one of the largest specialist rehabilitation services in the southern hemisphere.
Low complexity, elective, short stay surgical procedures will be available across a range of targeted specialty areas including:
- Ears, Nose and Throat (ENT)
- General surgery
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopaedics
- Urology
Latest news
A new laser procedure at STARS has patients seeing better days
The introduction of the YAG laser at STARS will allow patients with posterior capsule opacification (PCO) to have their vision restored.
What’s the deal with melioidosis?
Explainer article on Melioidosis.
Food as Fuel to Power Patient Recovery
Every day of the year, the RBWH food services and dietetics teams work hard to meet the nutritional and dietary needs and preferences of patients.
Ruth is raising the bar at STARS
Director of Safety and Quality Ruth King oversees the day-to-day operations within the Safety and Quality Unit and also participates in weight-lifting competitions.
Masks are an important defence against respiratory illness and protection from dust and other airborne hazards.
Be part of the STARS team
We are building a new team to deliver exceptional healthcare at STARS.
Find out what we have to offer motivated health professionals across a range of disciplines.
Download our workforce attraction booklet.