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.
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
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STARS Audiologist Katrise Eager explains the common condition tinnitus.
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Director of Emergency Dr Sean Rothwell draws parallels between hit hospital drama The Pitt and life at the frontline in Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Emergency and Trauma Centre.
We unpacked International Women’s Day with some of Metro North Health’s brightest and most accomplished women, and this is what they told us
This year’s theme, Give to Gain, celebrates a mindset of generosity and collaboration. So, what better way to give than advice from some of the brightest women in Metro North.
Simulating Code Stroke for faster and better care
Redcliffe Hospital’s emergency doctors and clinicians are conducting realistic training simulations to sharpen their skills and shorten response times for when the minutes really matter.
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.


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