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
Preventing falls this festive season
Prevent slips, trips and falls this festive season with the RBWH Trauma Service.
Don’t let the ham get you this Christmas!
Each year over the festive season, the Metro North Health Public Health Unit sees an uptick in notifications of gastro bugs like Salmonella and Campylobacter.
RBWH Food Service brings festive favourites to patients this Christmas
The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital food services team have given their menu a yuletide makeover for those spending this Christmas in hospital.
Metro North staff excellence shines bright at annual awards
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and a cardiology outreach program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were among the winners at the 2025 Metro North Health Staff Excellence Awards.
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.