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We provide world-class paediatric care at the Queensland Children's Hospital, Jacaranda Place, the Ellen Barron Family Centre and in communities across Queensland. Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to providing the best possible family-centred health care for every child and young person in Queensland. Our hospi

tal and health service is made up of:

Queensland Children’s Hospital

Child and Youth Community Health Service

Child and Youth Mental Health Service

Statewide paediatric outreach and telehealth services. We are a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, education and research, and deliver a full range of clinical services, tertiary level care and health promotion programs for children across Queensland and northern New South Wales. Children’s Health Queensland also leads a number of statewide services and programs, including the Connected Care Program, Deadly Ears, Ellen Barron Family Centre, Healthy Hearing Program and the Centre for Children’s Health and Wellbeing.

It's World Blood Donor Day - a chance to thank donors and remember that one small act and make a life-saving difference....
14/06/2026

It's World Blood Donor Day - a chance to thank donors and remember that one small act and make a life-saving difference. 🩸❤️

Every day, children at the Queensland Children's Hospital rely on donated blood for surgeries, cancer treatment, emergencies, blood disorders and ongoing medical care. By donating blood, you can help sick and injured children get back to playing, laughing and thriving.

If you've been thinking about donating, now's the time to roll up your sleeve and help change a life. And if you're already a donor - thank you for making a difference. ❤️

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood

Our , Fotini, has grown up alongside her hospital team, receiving regular blood transfusions since she was just 16 mont...
12/06/2026

Our , Fotini, has grown up alongside her hospital team, receiving regular blood transfusions since she was just 16 months old. ❤️
Born with Beta-thalassemia intermedia, a serious inherited blood disorder, Fotini relies on donated blood to help her body get the healthy red blood cells it needs.
At the start of her treatment, Fotini needed transfusions every two weeks. Now, she visits every three to four weeks, depending on her blood levels.
This National Blood Donor Week, Fotini’s story is a reminder that every blood donation changes a life. For children like Fotini, donated blood and plasma products are not just treatments, they make it possible for children to keep growing, learning and playing.
Thank you for sharing that smile with us Fotini! ❤️
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood

Mental health may not be a term you associate with babies, but good mental health starts in infancy. ❤️Babies are natura...
12/06/2026

Mental health may not be a term you associate with babies, but good mental health starts in infancy. ❤️

Babies are naturally curious and eager to connect with the people and world around them.

Everyday interactions with parents and caregivers can make a big difference to an infant's social and emotional wellbeing, confidence and resilience.

This Infant Mental Health Week, we encourage parents and caregivers to slow down, connect and support little minds as they grow.

For 5 things you can do to support your baby’s mental health, visit 👉 https://bit.ly/39qS9cr

Meet this week's 😀, 6-month-old, Camryn, from Mackay. 👋 Camryn was born with a heart condition that changes the normal...
05/06/2026

Meet this week's 😀, 6-month-old, Camryn, from Mackay. 👋 Camryn was born with a heart condition that changes the normal flow of blood through the heart and affects her oxygen levels. Camryn flew to us for a cardiology appointment last week after experiencing some low oxygen episodes at home and was admitted for monitoring before undergoing surgery to repair her heart. Although Camryn loves seeing her nurses and care team, she is excited to get back to her favourite person, 6-year-old brother, Tallison, who sings and reads books to her. 📖 Thanks for sharing your smile with us, Camryn and all the best with surgery! ❤️

HeartKids

How much do you know about diphtheria? 🤔 Here’s what you need to know 👇It’s a disease that has been rarely seen in Austr...
03/06/2026

How much do you know about diphtheria? 🤔 Here’s what you need to know 👇

It’s a disease that has been rarely seen in Australia since the 1950 - but is making a comeback in 2026. More than 230 cases have been reported already this year. At the same time, childhood vaccination rates are at a 10-year low.

Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection that can affect the nose, throat and skin. It spreads easily through coughing, sneezing, close contact or infected skin sores. In severe cases, it can make it hard to breathe, and the toxin produced by the bacteria can cause life-threatening damage the heart and nerves.

The best way to protect your family is making sure everyone's vaccinations are up to date. The diphtheria vaccine is part of the National Immunisation Schedule, given at 2, 4, 6 and 18 months, 4 years. An additional booster is given to children in their first year of high school (12 or 13 years of age). Check the schedule 👉 https://bit.ly/49yjqGp

It's also important for adults to have boosters of the DTP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis/whooping cough) vaccine because immunity declines over time.

For more information on diphtheria, symptoms, treatment and when to seek help, visit 👉 https://www.vaccinate.initiatives.qld.gov.au/what-to-vaccinate-against/diphtheria

Let's be honest - a big bo**er can make even the strongest of stomachs squeamish 🤢, but your child's snot can tell you a...
27/05/2026

Let's be honest - a big bo**er can make even the strongest of stomachs squeamish 🤢, but your child's snot can tell you a lot about what's going on in their body.

Cooler weather is on the horizon, bringing with it more snotty noses🤧, so knowing what the different colours mean can help you decide how best to care for them.

Here's a simple snot colour guide:
⚪️ Clear - totally normal! It helps keep your child’s nose clean and healthy.
⚪️ Runny white - often a sign of a viral infection.
🟢 Green or yellow - their body is doing its job and fighting off an infection.
🔴 Red or pink - there’s a little blood in the mucus (usually from irritation).
🟤 Brown - likely from dust, dirt, or pollution.
⚫️ Black - a sign something isn’t right and worth checking with a doctor.

To find out more about each of the colours, how to treat a snotty nose and when to see your doctor, visit our blog 👉 https://bit.ly/childsnotcolour

You may recognise our Dustin (or Dusty!), from Tamborine. 👋 Dustin made national (and even international) headlines ea...
26/05/2026

You may recognise our Dustin (or Dusty!), from Tamborine. 👋 Dustin made national (and even international) headlines earlier this month, when he accidentally swallowed and inhaled some metallic cake decorating powder at home while his mum was baking. The powder turned into a toxic paste in Dustin's lungs, and he needed emergency surgery to clear them. He then spent several days in an induced coma in our intensive care unit while his care team worked to reduce the inflammation in his lungs. With the support of high-flow oxygen, Dustin eventually started breathing on his own and started showing signs of improvement. After more than two weeks in hospital, Dustin is back to sharing lots of cheeky smiles, playing with his tractors and enjoying lots of cuddles with his mum, dad and big sisters. Dustin will continue his recovery with the support of our respiratory team, but today we’re celebrating this brave little boy and the smile that’s back on his face. Thank you for sharing your journey with us Dustin, we are so happy to see you smiling again! 💙

Meet 🦸, Dr Stephen Malone, a paediatric neurologist and epileptologist helping Queensland kids and families navigate ...
25/05/2026

Meet 🦸, Dr Stephen Malone, a paediatric neurologist and epileptologist helping Queensland kids and families navigate the challenges of epilepsy and neurological conditions. 🧠✨

Stephen has dedicated most of his 30-year career in medicine to the area of paediatric epilepsy. With a special interest in EEGs (brainwave monitoring), epilepsy surgery and advanced treatments, he says the most rewarding part of his job is working with families to find the best possible way to manage — and sometimes even cure — a child’s epilepsy.

“Epilepsy affects each child differently, and it’s rarely just about the seizures. We look at the whole child, their strengths, and how we can help them aim high without letting their epilepsy define them.”

Thank you, Stephen, for your commitment to helping shape brighter futures for Queensland children. 💜

Epilepsy Queensland Epilepsy Australia

22/05/2026

Think you know your bee sting first aid? 🐝 Let’s put it to the test with our quiz! ⁉️💬

You should pull a bee stinger out as quickly as possible. True or False?
👍 True
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Meet 9-year-old Frederick (Fred) of Yeppoon. Fred lives with Phelan-McDermid syndrome, a rare genetic disorder causing a...
21/05/2026

Meet 9-year-old Frederick (Fred) of Yeppoon. Fred lives with Phelan-McDermid syndrome, a rare genetic disorder causing autism, seizures, and insomnia. He was diagnosed with the disorder at 10 months after missing some developmental milestones. Several specialities make up Fred's care team, including neurology, respiratory, gastroenterology and child development. Fred and his family are also supported by our Paediatric Palliative Care Service, who provide physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual support to children and young people with a life-limiting illness. When he's not at the hospital, Fred enjoys being active, outdoors, watching Blippi and spending time with his family. Thanks for sharing you smile with us, Fred! 😊

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