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7
Aug
2026

Queensland Health Spirometry Training Program – Virtual workshop

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

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

26
Aug
2026

Advanced Life Support – Level 1 Course

Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital

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.

Professional development

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for our community
$456 million invested over
the next five years and major
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The Prince Charles Hospital

627 Rode Road
CHERMSIDE QLD 4032

Phone: (07) 3139 4000

Kallangur Satellite Health Centre

9 Stoker Way
KALLANGUR QLD 4503
Phone: (07) 3285 0000

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15 hours ago

Queensland mum and Townsville nurse Melainie knew something wasn't quite right with her health, but it was only when she fell pregnant with her first child that she learned she had a rare lung disease.

Melainie is currently being cared for by the TPCH Transplant team as she waits for a lung transplant whilst also balancing raising her eight-month-old baby, Fletcher.

"Last year, I started struggling to breathe and after invasive investigations was diagnosed with pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis, a very rare and progressive type of interstitial lung disease," she said.

"If that wasn’t enough of a shock, two days after receiving my diagnosis we found out I was eight weeks pregnant!

"Unfortunately, my lung function has continued to deteriorate, and I'm currently being worked up for a double lung transplant. As you can imagine, it’s a very surreal feeling when I have professionally cared for those in the Intensive Care Unit as they donated their organs."

While Melainie hasn't been listed for a lung transplant yet, she knows it’s just around the corner and understands the importance of raising awareness around registering and talking to your loved ones about organ and tissue donation.

It only takes one minute to register as an organ and tissue donor at donatelife.gov.au or through Medicare. Be the reason that someone like Melainie can get a second chance at life. 🩷
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Queensland mum and Townsville nurse Melainie knew something wasnt quite right with her health, but it was only when she fell pregnant with her first child that she learned she had a rare lung disease.

Melainie is currently being cared for by the TPCH Transplant team as she waits for a lung transplant whilst also balancing raising her eight-month-old baby, Fletcher.

Last year, I started struggling to breathe and after invasive investigations was diagnosed with pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis, a very rare and progressive type of interstitial lung disease, she said.

If that wasn’t enough of a shock, two days after receiving my diagnosis we found out I was eight weeks pregnant!
 
Unfortunately, my lung function has continued to deteriorate, and Im currently being worked up for a double lung transplant. As you can imagine, it’s a very surreal feeling when I have professionally cared for those in the Intensive Care Unit as they donated their organs.

While Melainie hasnt been listed for a lung transplant yet, she knows it’s just around the corner and understands the importance of raising awareness around registering and talking to your loved ones about organ and tissue donation. 

It only takes one minute to register as an organ and tissue donor at donatelife.gov.au or through Medicare. Be the reason that someone like Melainie can get a second chance at life. 🩷

Comment on Facebook

You will be under the BEST care there. Stay strong, Melanie.

You are amazing Melainie. Thinking of you and wishing you all the best for your transplant. To go through all of this whilst raising a little baby, is phenomenal strength.

Good luck Melanie your in the best possible place on the planet for treatment. The PCH is the best they do marvellous life saving surgery.

I hope everything goes well Melanie, sending lots of love, courage and prayers, from a fellow nurse and mum🩵

Such a strong beautiful lady and mumma!! You got this Melainie. Thinking of you and your beautiful family ❤️

Thinking and praying for you Melanie 🙏🏻 keep strong in the Lord. He will never leave you nor forsake you.

Wishing you well Melanie in your journey as a transplant recipient 🙏🙏🙏

Wishing you all the best for your journey ahead ❤️ And congratulations on your beautiful family

All the best. From personal experience the doctors at this hospital are some of the best in the country. You are in good hands.

You are in good hands @ TPCH

Good luck! It’s important to talk to your family about being an organ donor as well, it’s such an amazing gift.

Melainie you are an AMAZING nurse and it was always a delight working with you at TUH. We are sending you many wishes for a smooth journey and hope you are so well supported at TPCH. Just shout if we can help you with anything while you are in Brisbane!

All the best Melanie, 🙏🙏🙏

Best wishes Melainie and family.

Good luck with everything.

You're doing amazing Melanie! 🙌 Stay strong, you've got this! 💪 Little Fletcher is one lucky baby to have a mom like you ❤

Omg so hard with a baby 🙁 I am a complex heart patient of PCH just had an amazing team looking after me last week. Hope you get through this soon 🌻

Best of luck Melanie 🙏🤛🏻🫁❤️❤️❤️

Misty Hunter

Keep going

We remember that the media endorsed segregation threats and coercion and censorship around the true potential harms ..

Thinking of you and will have you in my prayers! 🩷💜🙏🏻🙏🏻🫂🫂

Amanda Camm The current child safety services system has reached the end of its operational lifecycle. Further investments in repairs will yield diminishing returns compared to a modern replacement." Patching the existing framework is no longer a viable long-term solution." Rebuilding from the ground up is the most efficient path forward." The core infrastructure is fundamentally compromised and cannot be safely restored. Child safety services is a Broken system including Amanda Camm with her broken promises continue  to echo even after an enquiry , it’s about money not supporting the children , Amanda, Reply not required as you have already shown Australian people , you are not the person for this position Don’t embarrass yourself and hand your resignation in  The Australian people have heard enough of your bullshit , lies and Broken promises 😢

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2 weeks ago

'Behind every compassionate and competent nurse is someone who believed in them' - and these are the words that Clinical Nurse Clinical Facilitator (CNCF) Rachel lives by! 👩‍⚕️🫶

As a CNCF within TPCH cardiology since 2016, Rachel says that she is still grateful every day for the opportunity to do what she loves.

"I have been nursing for almost 30 years, and have experience in Emergency, ICU, surgical; all of this experience and knowledge shapes how I teach people. However, this role is more than education, it's about inspiring, mentoring and supporting nurses to become the best they can be," Rachel said.

"That might mean guiding a new graduate through their first year, helping staff build their confidence in clinical practice or encouraging someone to step into a leadership role.

"I have met so many new grads that are now Nurse Unit Managers, Clinical Nurses and Nurse Practitioners and that is so rewarding to see knowing I was able to play a small part in shaping them."

If you are passionate about leading through education and making a positive impact on staff and patient care, then click the link below and apply for the new Clinical Nurse Clinical Facilitator role at TPCH! 🌟 #WorkforusWednesday

apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-PCH688097
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Behind every compassionate and competent nurse is someone who believed in them - and these are the words that Clinical Nurse Clinical Facilitator (CNCF) Rachel lives by! 👩‍⚕️🫶

As a CNCF within TPCH cardiology since 2016, Rachel says that she is still grateful every day for the opportunity to do what she loves.

I have been nursing for almost 30 years, and have experience in Emergency, ICU, surgical; all of this experience and knowledge shapes how I teach people. However, this role is more than education, its about inspiring, mentoring and supporting nurses to become the best they can be, Rachel said. 

That might mean guiding a new graduate through their first year, helping staff build their confidence in clinical practice or encouraging someone to step into a leadership role.

I have met so many new grads that are now Nurse Unit Managers, Clinical Nurses and Nurse Practitioners and that is so rewarding to see knowing I was able to play a small part in shaping them.

If you are passionate about leading through education and making a positive impact on staff and patient care, then click the link below and apply for the new Clinical Nurse Clinical Facilitator role at TPCH! 🌟 #WorkforusWednesday

https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-PCH688097

Comment on Facebook

Well done Rachel. TPCH and 1B are so lucky to have you as a CNCF. We are so blessed to have you, you are an inspiration! ❤️🌸

The best CNCF. Rach, you are an amazing nurse and teacher. Miss you 💕

❤️ that’s my beautiful friend who is so skilled. love you so much ❤️ and miss working with you. 💋

Yay Rachel!!! ❤️❤️

Stand proud 👏 Rachel.👍

Congratulations ❤️ 🎊

A wonderful reminder of the lasting impact that mentorship and clinical leadership have on the nursing profession. Thank you, Rachel, for inspiring and supporting the next generation of nurses while helping strengthen patient care. 👏💙

Such an advocate too🫶🏼

beautiful

Congratulations 🥳

👌❤️🥰

Beautiful Rachel 😊

Well done,Rach,of course you are the best and full of knowledge...proud of you .

We are very lucky to have you Rachel! Thank you for all your support, guidance and sharing your knowledge to make us all better in practice every day ❤️

An exceptional educator and an even more wonderful human being you are Rach😍 It’s been a privilege to learn and work with your guidance. Wishing you all the best for a long, successful, and shining career ahead 🎉👏

An absolute star and the definition of dedicated! So very blessed to have you as a colleague 💜

Rachel it’s always so great to see you on the ward. 1B are so lucky to have you 💕

Blessed with the best!! Love working with you 💕!

An incredible CNCF and beautiful person. TPCH are lucky to have such an amazing Nurse leading the way!

Congratulations! 🎊🎉

Amazing job Rach!

Congratulations Rachel❤️Best of Best

Congrats❤️❤️❤️❤️

Ninang! ❤️

Incredibly blessed to have you as our CNCF💖 Thank you for all the guidance and support you have given me x

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2 weeks ago

From Belgium to Brisbane, this pair of psychiatrists have traded a "rainy and grey" climate, for a hot and sunny one. 🌞

Meeting during their time at university, Dr Catherine and Dr Hendrik-Jan have been working as psychiatrists in Belgium since 2022. In the last few months and accompanied by their two children, they have moved across the world and have found themselves at TPCH.

"I almost had the opportunity to study in England, however that fell through. Then I met Catherine and decided I wouldn't reapply the next year," Dr Hendrink-Jan said.

"I always had in mind that I wanted to live abroad, so when we learnt of the opportunity that they were looking for medical professionals, I twisted Catherine's arm and now we are here."

"We visited in September and The Prince Charles really spoke to us, it had that friendly and familiar vibe and Brisbane is a very family friendly city," Dr Catherine said.

"Everyone has been so welcoming, we are still both learning a new healthcare organisation but that's why we wanted to move, for the challenge and to experience something new."

👏#ShoutoutSaturday to Dr Catherine and Dr Hendrik-Jan on their newfound adventure in Brisbane!
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From Belgium to Brisbane, this pair of psychiatrists have traded a rainy and grey climate, for a hot and sunny one. 🌞

Meeting during their time at university, Dr Catherine and Dr Hendrik-Jan have been working as psychiatrists in Belgium since 2022. In the last few months and accompanied by their two children, they have moved across the world and have found themselves at TPCH. 

I almost had the opportunity to study in England, however that fell through. Then I met Catherine and decided I wouldnt reapply the next year, Dr Hendrink-Jan said.  

I always had in mind that I wanted to live abroad, so when we learnt of the opportunity that they were looking for medical professionals, I twisted Catherines arm and now we are here.

We visited in September and The Prince Charles really spoke to us, it had that friendly and familiar vibe and Brisbane is a very family friendly city, Dr Catherine said. 

Everyone has been so welcoming, we are still both learning a new healthcare organisation but thats why we wanted to move, for the challenge and to experience something new.

👏#ShoutoutSaturday to Dr Catherine and Dr Hendrik-Jan on their newfound adventure in Brisbane!

Comment on Facebook

Loved working alongside Dr Hendrik-Jan, the consumers, families and staff are lucky to have you!

Welcome to the team!

Welcome to your new home in warmer climes! I am sure the people in the region will benefit enormously from your specialist skills.

Welcome to Oz - Enjoy your new workplace QLD is a great state

Welcome to Australia. We are very fortunate to have you and your family. Best Wishes in your new home

Wishing you and your Family a great life in Brisbane and working life we are Lucky to have you .😍🥰😇

Welcome to you both, we really need you here 🙂

Welcome to Brisbane from a retired mental health nurse. Way back in the 70s I did a placement at PCH.

Welcome to Brisbane!

Big welcome to Brisbane.

Belgium is my second home, I went there on a student exchange in 1994/95, in Wallonie. Welcome to Australia.

Welcome to Brisbane.

Welcome to Brisbane and TPCH - very lucky to have you.

😎🙌

Welcome to Brisbane

Wishing you all the very best with you new adventure. Welcome to Brisbane. 🤗

Welcome

Beautiful

Wishing you health and happiness for you and your family in your new country,

We’re so lucky to have them!

Welcome to Brisbane 🌴❤

"There's something seriously wrong with you!"............................"No kidding!"

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Three images of patients and artist renderings
Building better
health services
for our community
$456 million invested over
the next five years and major
infrastructure projects underway.
Find out more.
Masks are
encouraged
here…
Masks are an important defence against respiratory illness and protection from dust and other airborne hazards.
Need the Emergency Department?
Try the Virtual Emergency Care Service first.

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The Prince Charles Hospital

Rode Road
CHERMSIDE QLD 4032

Phone: (07) 3139 4000

#Nextcare Health Conference - Click for more information and to register

/ MetroNorthHHS

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15 hours ago

Queensland mum and Townsville nurse Melainie knew something wasn't quite right with her health, but it was only when she fell pregnant with her first child that she learned she had a rare lung disease.

Melainie is currently being cared for by the TPCH Transplant team as she waits for a lung transplant whilst also balancing raising her eight-month-old baby, Fletcher.

"Last year, I started struggling to breathe and after invasive investigations was diagnosed with pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis, a very rare and progressive type of interstitial lung disease," she said.

"If that wasn’t enough of a shock, two days after receiving my diagnosis we found out I was eight weeks pregnant!

"Unfortunately, my lung function has continued to deteriorate, and I'm currently being worked up for a double lung transplant. As you can imagine, it’s a very surreal feeling when I have professionally cared for those in the Intensive Care Unit as they donated their organs."

While Melainie hasn't been listed for a lung transplant yet, she knows it’s just around the corner and understands the importance of raising awareness around registering and talking to your loved ones about organ and tissue donation.

It only takes one minute to register as an organ and tissue donor at donatelife.gov.au or through Medicare. Be the reason that someone like Melainie can get a second chance at life. 🩷
... See MoreSee Less

Queensland mum and Townsville nurse Melainie knew something wasnt quite right with her health, but it was only when she fell pregnant with her first child that she learned she had a rare lung disease.

Melainie is currently being cared for by the TPCH Transplant team as she waits for a lung transplant whilst also balancing raising her eight-month-old baby, Fletcher.

Last year, I started struggling to breathe and after invasive investigations was diagnosed with pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis, a very rare and progressive type of interstitial lung disease, she said.

If that wasn’t enough of a shock, two days after receiving my diagnosis we found out I was eight weeks pregnant!
 
Unfortunately, my lung function has continued to deteriorate, and Im currently being worked up for a double lung transplant. As you can imagine, it’s a very surreal feeling when I have professionally cared for those in the Intensive Care Unit as they donated their organs.

While Melainie hasnt been listed for a lung transplant yet, she knows it’s just around the corner and understands the importance of raising awareness around registering and talking to your loved ones about organ and tissue donation. 

It only takes one minute to register as an organ and tissue donor at donatelife.gov.au or through Medicare. Be the reason that someone like Melainie can get a second chance at life. 🩷

Comment on Facebook

You will be under the BEST care there. Stay strong, Melanie.

You are amazing Melainie. Thinking of you and wishing you all the best for your transplant. To go through all of this whilst raising a little baby, is phenomenal strength.

Good luck Melanie your in the best possible place on the planet for treatment. The PCH is the best they do marvellous life saving surgery.

I hope everything goes well Melanie, sending lots of love, courage and prayers, from a fellow nurse and mum🩵

Such a strong beautiful lady and mumma!! You got this Melainie. Thinking of you and your beautiful family ❤️

Thinking and praying for you Melanie 🙏🏻 keep strong in the Lord. He will never leave you nor forsake you.

Wishing you well Melanie in your journey as a transplant recipient 🙏🙏🙏

Wishing you all the best for your journey ahead ❤️ And congratulations on your beautiful family

All the best. From personal experience the doctors at this hospital are some of the best in the country. You are in good hands.

You are in good hands @ TPCH

Good luck! It’s important to talk to your family about being an organ donor as well, it’s such an amazing gift.

Melainie you are an AMAZING nurse and it was always a delight working with you at TUH. We are sending you many wishes for a smooth journey and hope you are so well supported at TPCH. Just shout if we can help you with anything while you are in Brisbane!

All the best Melanie, 🙏🙏🙏

Best wishes Melainie and family.

Good luck with everything.

You're doing amazing Melanie! 🙌 Stay strong, you've got this! 💪 Little Fletcher is one lucky baby to have a mom like you ❤

Omg so hard with a baby 🙁 I am a complex heart patient of PCH just had an amazing team looking after me last week. Hope you get through this soon 🌻

Best of luck Melanie 🙏🤛🏻🫁❤️❤️❤️

Misty Hunter

Keep going

We remember that the media endorsed segregation threats and coercion and censorship around the true potential harms ..

Thinking of you and will have you in my prayers! 🩷💜🙏🏻🙏🏻🫂🫂

Amanda Camm The current child safety services system has reached the end of its operational lifecycle. Further investments in repairs will yield diminishing returns compared to a modern replacement." Patching the existing framework is no longer a viable long-term solution." Rebuilding from the ground up is the most efficient path forward." The core infrastructure is fundamentally compromised and cannot be safely restored. Child safety services is a Broken system including Amanda Camm with her broken promises continue  to echo even after an enquiry , it’s about money not supporting the children , Amanda, Reply not required as you have already shown Australian people , you are not the person for this position Don’t embarrass yourself and hand your resignation in  The Australian people have heard enough of your bullshit , lies and Broken promises 😢

View more comments

2 weeks ago

'Behind every compassionate and competent nurse is someone who believed in them' - and these are the words that Clinical Nurse Clinical Facilitator (CNCF) Rachel lives by! 👩‍⚕️🫶

As a CNCF within TPCH cardiology since 2016, Rachel says that she is still grateful every day for the opportunity to do what she loves.

"I have been nursing for almost 30 years, and have experience in Emergency, ICU, surgical; all of this experience and knowledge shapes how I teach people. However, this role is more than education, it's about inspiring, mentoring and supporting nurses to become the best they can be," Rachel said.

"That might mean guiding a new graduate through their first year, helping staff build their confidence in clinical practice or encouraging someone to step into a leadership role.

"I have met so many new grads that are now Nurse Unit Managers, Clinical Nurses and Nurse Practitioners and that is so rewarding to see knowing I was able to play a small part in shaping them."

If you are passionate about leading through education and making a positive impact on staff and patient care, then click the link below and apply for the new Clinical Nurse Clinical Facilitator role at TPCH! 🌟 #WorkforusWednesday

apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-PCH688097
... See MoreSee Less

Behind every compassionate and competent nurse is someone who believed in them - and these are the words that Clinical Nurse Clinical Facilitator (CNCF) Rachel lives by! 👩‍⚕️🫶

As a CNCF within TPCH cardiology since 2016, Rachel says that she is still grateful every day for the opportunity to do what she loves.

I have been nursing for almost 30 years, and have experience in Emergency, ICU, surgical; all of this experience and knowledge shapes how I teach people. However, this role is more than education, its about inspiring, mentoring and supporting nurses to become the best they can be, Rachel said. 

That might mean guiding a new graduate through their first year, helping staff build their confidence in clinical practice or encouraging someone to step into a leadership role.

I have met so many new grads that are now Nurse Unit Managers, Clinical Nurses and Nurse Practitioners and that is so rewarding to see knowing I was able to play a small part in shaping them.

If you are passionate about leading through education and making a positive impact on staff and patient care, then click the link below and apply for the new Clinical Nurse Clinical Facilitator role at TPCH! 🌟 #WorkforusWednesday

https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-PCH688097

Comment on Facebook

Well done Rachel. TPCH and 1B are so lucky to have you as a CNCF. We are so blessed to have you, you are an inspiration! ❤️🌸

The best CNCF. Rach, you are an amazing nurse and teacher. Miss you 💕

❤️ that’s my beautiful friend who is so skilled. love you so much ❤️ and miss working with you. 💋

Yay Rachel!!! ❤️❤️

Stand proud 👏 Rachel.👍

Congratulations ❤️ 🎊

A wonderful reminder of the lasting impact that mentorship and clinical leadership have on the nursing profession. Thank you, Rachel, for inspiring and supporting the next generation of nurses while helping strengthen patient care. 👏💙

Such an advocate too🫶🏼

beautiful

Congratulations 🥳

👌❤️🥰

Beautiful Rachel 😊

Well done,Rach,of course you are the best and full of knowledge...proud of you .

We are very lucky to have you Rachel! Thank you for all your support, guidance and sharing your knowledge to make us all better in practice every day ❤️

An exceptional educator and an even more wonderful human being you are Rach😍 It’s been a privilege to learn and work with your guidance. Wishing you all the best for a long, successful, and shining career ahead 🎉👏

An absolute star and the definition of dedicated! So very blessed to have you as a colleague 💜

Rachel it’s always so great to see you on the ward. 1B are so lucky to have you 💕

Blessed with the best!! Love working with you 💕!

An incredible CNCF and beautiful person. TPCH are lucky to have such an amazing Nurse leading the way!

Congratulations! 🎊🎉

Amazing job Rach!

Congratulations Rachel❤️Best of Best

Congrats❤️❤️❤️❤️

Ninang! ❤️

Incredibly blessed to have you as our CNCF💖 Thank you for all the guidance and support you have given me x

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2 weeks ago

From Belgium to Brisbane, this pair of psychiatrists have traded a "rainy and grey" climate, for a hot and sunny one. 🌞

Meeting during their time at university, Dr Catherine and Dr Hendrik-Jan have been working as psychiatrists in Belgium since 2022. In the last few months and accompanied by their two children, they have moved across the world and have found themselves at TPCH.

"I almost had the opportunity to study in England, however that fell through. Then I met Catherine and decided I wouldn't reapply the next year," Dr Hendrink-Jan said.

"I always had in mind that I wanted to live abroad, so when we learnt of the opportunity that they were looking for medical professionals, I twisted Catherine's arm and now we are here."

"We visited in September and The Prince Charles really spoke to us, it had that friendly and familiar vibe and Brisbane is a very family friendly city," Dr Catherine said.

"Everyone has been so welcoming, we are still both learning a new healthcare organisation but that's why we wanted to move, for the challenge and to experience something new."

👏#ShoutoutSaturday to Dr Catherine and Dr Hendrik-Jan on their newfound adventure in Brisbane!
... See MoreSee Less

From Belgium to Brisbane, this pair of psychiatrists have traded a rainy and grey climate, for a hot and sunny one. 🌞

Meeting during their time at university, Dr Catherine and Dr Hendrik-Jan have been working as psychiatrists in Belgium since 2022. In the last few months and accompanied by their two children, they have moved across the world and have found themselves at TPCH. 

I almost had the opportunity to study in England, however that fell through. Then I met Catherine and decided I wouldnt reapply the next year, Dr Hendrink-Jan said.  

I always had in mind that I wanted to live abroad, so when we learnt of the opportunity that they were looking for medical professionals, I twisted Catherines arm and now we are here.

We visited in September and The Prince Charles really spoke to us, it had that friendly and familiar vibe and Brisbane is a very family friendly city, Dr Catherine said. 

Everyone has been so welcoming, we are still both learning a new healthcare organisation but thats why we wanted to move, for the challenge and to experience something new.

👏#ShoutoutSaturday to Dr Catherine and Dr Hendrik-Jan on their newfound adventure in Brisbane!

Comment on Facebook

Loved working alongside Dr Hendrik-Jan, the consumers, families and staff are lucky to have you!

Welcome to the team!

Welcome to your new home in warmer climes! I am sure the people in the region will benefit enormously from your specialist skills.

Welcome to Oz - Enjoy your new workplace QLD is a great state

Welcome to Australia. We are very fortunate to have you and your family. Best Wishes in your new home

Wishing you and your Family a great life in Brisbane and working life we are Lucky to have you .😍🥰😇

Welcome to you both, we really need you here 🙂

Welcome to Brisbane from a retired mental health nurse. Way back in the 70s I did a placement at PCH.

Welcome to Brisbane!

Big welcome to Brisbane.

Belgium is my second home, I went there on a student exchange in 1994/95, in Wallonie. Welcome to Australia.

Welcome to Brisbane.

Welcome to Brisbane and TPCH - very lucky to have you.

😎🙌

Welcome to Brisbane

Wishing you all the very best with you new adventure. Welcome to Brisbane. 🤗

Welcome

Beautiful

Wishing you health and happiness for you and your family in your new country,

We’re so lucky to have them!

Welcome to Brisbane 🌴❤

"There's something seriously wrong with you!"............................"No kidding!"

View more comments

Masks are
encouraged
here…
Masks are an important defence against respiratory illness and protection from dust and other airborne hazards.
Need the Emergency Department?
Try the Virtual Emergency Care Service first.
#Nextcare Health Conference - Click for more information and to register

Latest news


Events


/ MetroNorthHHS

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15 hours ago

Queensland mum and Townsville nurse Melainie knew something wasn't quite right with her health, but it was only when she fell pregnant with her first child that she learned she had a rare lung disease.

Melainie is currently being cared for by the TPCH Transplant team as she waits for a lung transplant whilst also balancing raising her eight-month-old baby, Fletcher.

"Last year, I started struggling to breathe and after invasive investigations was diagnosed with pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis, a very rare and progressive type of interstitial lung disease," she said.

"If that wasn’t enough of a shock, two days after receiving my diagnosis we found out I was eight weeks pregnant!

"Unfortunately, my lung function has continued to deteriorate, and I'm currently being worked up for a double lung transplant. As you can imagine, it’s a very surreal feeling when I have professionally cared for those in the Intensive Care Unit as they donated their organs."

While Melainie hasn't been listed for a lung transplant yet, she knows it’s just around the corner and understands the importance of raising awareness around registering and talking to your loved ones about organ and tissue donation.

It only takes one minute to register as an organ and tissue donor at donatelife.gov.au or through Medicare. Be the reason that someone like Melainie can get a second chance at life. 🩷
... See MoreSee Less

Queensland mum and Townsville nurse Melainie knew something wasnt quite right with her health, but it was only when she fell pregnant with her first child that she learned she had a rare lung disease.

Melainie is currently being cared for by the TPCH Transplant team as she waits for a lung transplant whilst also balancing raising her eight-month-old baby, Fletcher.

Last year, I started struggling to breathe and after invasive investigations was diagnosed with pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis, a very rare and progressive type of interstitial lung disease, she said.

If that wasn’t enough of a shock, two days after receiving my diagnosis we found out I was eight weeks pregnant!
 
Unfortunately, my lung function has continued to deteriorate, and Im currently being worked up for a double lung transplant. As you can imagine, it’s a very surreal feeling when I have professionally cared for those in the Intensive Care Unit as they donated their organs.

While Melainie hasnt been listed for a lung transplant yet, she knows it’s just around the corner and understands the importance of raising awareness around registering and talking to your loved ones about organ and tissue donation. 

It only takes one minute to register as an organ and tissue donor at donatelife.gov.au or through Medicare. Be the reason that someone like Melainie can get a second chance at life. 🩷

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You will be under the BEST care there. Stay strong, Melanie.

You are amazing Melainie. Thinking of you and wishing you all the best for your transplant. To go through all of this whilst raising a little baby, is phenomenal strength.

Good luck Melanie your in the best possible place on the planet for treatment. The PCH is the best they do marvellous life saving surgery.

I hope everything goes well Melanie, sending lots of love, courage and prayers, from a fellow nurse and mum🩵

Such a strong beautiful lady and mumma!! You got this Melainie. Thinking of you and your beautiful family ❤️

Thinking and praying for you Melanie 🙏🏻 keep strong in the Lord. He will never leave you nor forsake you.

Wishing you well Melanie in your journey as a transplant recipient 🙏🙏🙏

Wishing you all the best for your journey ahead ❤️ And congratulations on your beautiful family

All the best. From personal experience the doctors at this hospital are some of the best in the country. You are in good hands.

You are in good hands @ TPCH

Good luck! It’s important to talk to your family about being an organ donor as well, it’s such an amazing gift.

Melainie you are an AMAZING nurse and it was always a delight working with you at TUH. We are sending you many wishes for a smooth journey and hope you are so well supported at TPCH. Just shout if we can help you with anything while you are in Brisbane!

All the best Melanie, 🙏🙏🙏

Best wishes Melainie and family.

Good luck with everything.

You're doing amazing Melanie! 🙌 Stay strong, you've got this! 💪 Little Fletcher is one lucky baby to have a mom like you ❤

Omg so hard with a baby 🙁 I am a complex heart patient of PCH just had an amazing team looking after me last week. Hope you get through this soon 🌻

Best of luck Melanie 🙏🤛🏻🫁❤️❤️❤️

Misty Hunter

Keep going

We remember that the media endorsed segregation threats and coercion and censorship around the true potential harms ..

Thinking of you and will have you in my prayers! 🩷💜🙏🏻🙏🏻🫂🫂

Amanda Camm The current child safety services system has reached the end of its operational lifecycle. Further investments in repairs will yield diminishing returns compared to a modern replacement." Patching the existing framework is no longer a viable long-term solution." Rebuilding from the ground up is the most efficient path forward." The core infrastructure is fundamentally compromised and cannot be safely restored. Child safety services is a Broken system including Amanda Camm with her broken promises continue  to echo even after an enquiry , it’s about money not supporting the children , Amanda, Reply not required as you have already shown Australian people , you are not the person for this position Don’t embarrass yourself and hand your resignation in  The Australian people have heard enough of your bullshit , lies and Broken promises 😢

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2 weeks ago

'Behind every compassionate and competent nurse is someone who believed in them' - and these are the words that Clinical Nurse Clinical Facilitator (CNCF) Rachel lives by! 👩‍⚕️🫶

As a CNCF within TPCH cardiology since 2016, Rachel says that she is still grateful every day for the opportunity to do what she loves.

"I have been nursing for almost 30 years, and have experience in Emergency, ICU, surgical; all of this experience and knowledge shapes how I teach people. However, this role is more than education, it's about inspiring, mentoring and supporting nurses to become the best they can be," Rachel said.

"That might mean guiding a new graduate through their first year, helping staff build their confidence in clinical practice or encouraging someone to step into a leadership role.

"I have met so many new grads that are now Nurse Unit Managers, Clinical Nurses and Nurse Practitioners and that is so rewarding to see knowing I was able to play a small part in shaping them."

If you are passionate about leading through education and making a positive impact on staff and patient care, then click the link below and apply for the new Clinical Nurse Clinical Facilitator role at TPCH! 🌟 #WorkforusWednesday

apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-PCH688097
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Behind every compassionate and competent nurse is someone who believed in them - and these are the words that Clinical Nurse Clinical Facilitator (CNCF) Rachel lives by! 👩‍⚕️🫶

As a CNCF within TPCH cardiology since 2016, Rachel says that she is still grateful every day for the opportunity to do what she loves.

I have been nursing for almost 30 years, and have experience in Emergency, ICU, surgical; all of this experience and knowledge shapes how I teach people. However, this role is more than education, its about inspiring, mentoring and supporting nurses to become the best they can be, Rachel said. 

That might mean guiding a new graduate through their first year, helping staff build their confidence in clinical practice or encouraging someone to step into a leadership role.

I have met so many new grads that are now Nurse Unit Managers, Clinical Nurses and Nurse Practitioners and that is so rewarding to see knowing I was able to play a small part in shaping them.

If you are passionate about leading through education and making a positive impact on staff and patient care, then click the link below and apply for the new Clinical Nurse Clinical Facilitator role at TPCH! 🌟 #WorkforusWednesday

https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-PCH688097

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Well done Rachel. TPCH and 1B are so lucky to have you as a CNCF. We are so blessed to have you, you are an inspiration! ❤️🌸

The best CNCF. Rach, you are an amazing nurse and teacher. Miss you 💕

❤️ that’s my beautiful friend who is so skilled. love you so much ❤️ and miss working with you. 💋

Yay Rachel!!! ❤️❤️

Stand proud 👏 Rachel.👍

Congratulations ❤️ 🎊

A wonderful reminder of the lasting impact that mentorship and clinical leadership have on the nursing profession. Thank you, Rachel, for inspiring and supporting the next generation of nurses while helping strengthen patient care. 👏💙

Such an advocate too🫶🏼

beautiful

Congratulations 🥳

👌❤️🥰

Beautiful Rachel 😊

Well done,Rach,of course you are the best and full of knowledge...proud of you .

We are very lucky to have you Rachel! Thank you for all your support, guidance and sharing your knowledge to make us all better in practice every day ❤️

An exceptional educator and an even more wonderful human being you are Rach😍 It’s been a privilege to learn and work with your guidance. Wishing you all the best for a long, successful, and shining career ahead 🎉👏

An absolute star and the definition of dedicated! So very blessed to have you as a colleague 💜

Rachel it’s always so great to see you on the ward. 1B are so lucky to have you 💕

Blessed with the best!! Love working with you 💕!

An incredible CNCF and beautiful person. TPCH are lucky to have such an amazing Nurse leading the way!

Congratulations! 🎊🎉

Amazing job Rach!

Congratulations Rachel❤️Best of Best

Congrats❤️❤️❤️❤️

Ninang! ❤️

Incredibly blessed to have you as our CNCF💖 Thank you for all the guidance and support you have given me x

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2 weeks ago

From Belgium to Brisbane, this pair of psychiatrists have traded a "rainy and grey" climate, for a hot and sunny one. 🌞

Meeting during their time at university, Dr Catherine and Dr Hendrik-Jan have been working as psychiatrists in Belgium since 2022. In the last few months and accompanied by their two children, they have moved across the world and have found themselves at TPCH.

"I almost had the opportunity to study in England, however that fell through. Then I met Catherine and decided I wouldn't reapply the next year," Dr Hendrink-Jan said.

"I always had in mind that I wanted to live abroad, so when we learnt of the opportunity that they were looking for medical professionals, I twisted Catherine's arm and now we are here."

"We visited in September and The Prince Charles really spoke to us, it had that friendly and familiar vibe and Brisbane is a very family friendly city," Dr Catherine said.

"Everyone has been so welcoming, we are still both learning a new healthcare organisation but that's why we wanted to move, for the challenge and to experience something new."

👏#ShoutoutSaturday to Dr Catherine and Dr Hendrik-Jan on their newfound adventure in Brisbane!
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From Belgium to Brisbane, this pair of psychiatrists have traded a rainy and grey climate, for a hot and sunny one. 🌞

Meeting during their time at university, Dr Catherine and Dr Hendrik-Jan have been working as psychiatrists in Belgium since 2022. In the last few months and accompanied by their two children, they have moved across the world and have found themselves at TPCH. 

I almost had the opportunity to study in England, however that fell through. Then I met Catherine and decided I wouldnt reapply the next year, Dr Hendrink-Jan said.  

I always had in mind that I wanted to live abroad, so when we learnt of the opportunity that they were looking for medical professionals, I twisted Catherines arm and now we are here.

We visited in September and The Prince Charles really spoke to us, it had that friendly and familiar vibe and Brisbane is a very family friendly city, Dr Catherine said. 

Everyone has been so welcoming, we are still both learning a new healthcare organisation but thats why we wanted to move, for the challenge and to experience something new.

👏#ShoutoutSaturday to Dr Catherine and Dr Hendrik-Jan on their newfound adventure in Brisbane!

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Loved working alongside Dr Hendrik-Jan, the consumers, families and staff are lucky to have you!

Welcome to the team!

Welcome to your new home in warmer climes! I am sure the people in the region will benefit enormously from your specialist skills.

Welcome to Oz - Enjoy your new workplace QLD is a great state

Welcome to Australia. We are very fortunate to have you and your family. Best Wishes in your new home

Wishing you and your Family a great life in Brisbane and working life we are Lucky to have you .😍🥰😇

Welcome to you both, we really need you here 🙂

Welcome to Brisbane from a retired mental health nurse. Way back in the 70s I did a placement at PCH.

Welcome to Brisbane!

Big welcome to Brisbane.

Belgium is my second home, I went there on a student exchange in 1994/95, in Wallonie. Welcome to Australia.

Welcome to Brisbane.

Welcome to Brisbane and TPCH - very lucky to have you.

😎🙌

Welcome to Brisbane

Wishing you all the very best with you new adventure. Welcome to Brisbane. 🤗

Welcome

Beautiful

Wishing you health and happiness for you and your family in your new country,

We’re so lucky to have them!

Welcome to Brisbane 🌴❤

"There's something seriously wrong with you!"............................"No kidding!"

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