Children's Health Queensland in South Brisbane, Queensland | Government organisation

Children's Health Queensland

Locality: South Brisbane, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 3068 1111

Address: 501 Stanley Street 4101 South Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.childrens.health.qld.gov.au

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25.01.2022 Do you know young carers can be as young as 8? A young carer is a person under 25 years of age who provides, or intends to provide care, assistance or support to a family member with an illness, mental health condition, disability, or addiction. It is estimated that there are 2-3 young carers in every classroom. During this National Carers Week, we would like to send a special 'shout out' to young carers. For a list of services available to help support the health and well...being of young carers, please visit the links provided in comments Young Carers #nationalcarersweek

24.01.2022 Australian Red Cross Lifeblood needs more than 2000 Queenslanders to donate blood or plasma between Christmas and the new year. Some of these donations will help sick and injured kids at the Queensland Children's Hospital (which uses more than 7500 units of donated blood products every year!). If you can, please give the gift of life this festive season. Book your donation at https://donateblood.page.link/JPZ7 #GiveBloodShareLife

23.01.2022 Do you know young carers can be as young as 8? A young carer is a person under 25 years of age who provides, or intends to provide care, assistance or support to a family member with an illness, mental health condition, disability, or addiction. It is estimated that there are 2-3 young carers in every classroom. During this National Carers Week, we would like to send a special 'shout out' to young carers. For a list of services available to help support the health and well...being of young carers, please visit the links provided in comments Young Carers #nationalcarersweek

22.01.2022 Meet Alice, theatre nurse and #HealthHero at the Queensland Children's Hospital. Alice has worked in paediatrics for seven years, helping thousands of children and young people through their surgeries. "I love working in theatre because it's such a huge team that works together to keep you safe" #PerioperativeNursesWeek #YearofTheNurse

22.01.2022 We're closing #HealthHeroesWeek with a shout out to our awesome front-line clinical teams who have risen to the challenges of #COVID-19 and gone above and beyond to keep Queensland kids safe and healthy during the pandemic. Thanks to each and everyone of you for your bravery, resilience and outstanding care. Leave a message for the #HealthHeroes you know to say 'thank you'.

22.01.2022 Our #SmileOfTheWeek belongs to six-year-old Flynn from Capella Flynn was born with cerebral palsy and has been at the Queensland Children's Hospital since his spinal surgery at the beginning of November. He's now in the rehab ward strengthening his muscles so he can learn to walk again. Today he proudly donned his croc hat to join the rest of the #wildlifewarriors for the hospital's annual dress up day! Flynn said he's excited to be back home by Christmas. Keep smiling, Flynn!

22.01.2022 Children can drown silently and quickly. If you look away, even for a moment, you won’t see it happen. Play it safe when kids are in or near water and keep your on them at all times. #ItTakesSeconds #watersafety #KeepKidsSafe ... Kidsafe Queensland Kidsafe Australia Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) Surf Life Saving Queensland

20.01.2022 Physiotherapy team - Ninjas

20.01.2022 Queensland Children's Hospital patient Matilda received her gift of life four months after being listed for a heart transplant and former patient Jordan was 16 when he got 'the call' about the donor liver he desperately needed. I admire and respect the families that make this selfless decision. It’s truly an amazing example of humanity at its finest. Matilda's mum. Thank you to all donors and their families. #ThankYouDay2020 @DonateLife

19.01.2022 Meet Isaac, this year's #9Telethon ambassador and all-round superstar! Isaac was diagnosed with a large inoperable brain tumour at four months old, and he's since spent much of his short life in and out of hospital, facing numerous surgeries, hydrocephalus, 12 months of chemotherapy and an acquired brain injury. Through all these challenges Isaac has displayed a fighting spirit that inspires everyone he meets. Tune in to Channel Nine from 3pm tomorrow to see Isaac's full... story and learn more about how the Children's Hospital Foundation works wonders for sick and injured kids from across Queensland. #9telethon

18.01.2022 This week's #SmileOfTheWeek belongs to four-year-old Elijah from Samford Valley. Elijah was born with a heart condition (pulmonary atresia with a ventricular septal defect). Last week he had his third open-heart surgery at the Queensland Children's Hospital to close a hole in his heart and replace a shunt. His first was when he was just two weeks old. The great news is Elijah shouldn't need any more cardiac surgeries for at least seven years - which his family is very happy about! He'll be with us a little while longer until he's feeling strong enough to go home but he's feeling better (and stronger) every day. Keep smiling, Elijah! #HeartKid #HeartSurgery #ChildrensHospital HeartKids

18.01.2022 Our friends at Australian Red Cross Lifeblood urgently need 16,000 additional people to give blood or plasma by the end of November. In particular supplies of O+ and A+ blood have now dropped to less than two day’s supply, meaning stocks of Australia’s two most common blood types are at risk. Every year, the Queensland Children's Hospital uses more than 7500 units of donated blood products (blood, platelets and plasma) to treat sick kids, so even if you don’t know what blood type you have, we still need you! If you can please book an appointment at www.donateblood.com.au #LifebloodAU

17.01.2022 If your child has vomiting or diarrhoea , keep them away from other children, and make sure they (and you) wash hands regularly with soap and water, especially after going to the toilet . See the blog link in comments to find out how to look after your kids when gastro strikes!

16.01.2022 What is a CT scan? A CT scan, also known as a CAT scan or computer tomography, takes X-ray images from a lot of different angles and in very thin slices. All of these X-ray images come together to produce the CT scan. These scans can be done on any part of the body. Watch this video to find out more about what it’s like to have a CT scan at the Queensland Children’s Hospital.

16.01.2022 Queensland Health has developed a new app to help everyone co-ordinate outpatient appointments and Children’s Health Queensland patients and families are the first to try it out! With the yourQH app you can: Request changes to your child's appointment Update your contact information Connect with clinic staff... Know what to bring to appointments Get directions to appointments For more information and to access yourQH, visit https://www.health.qld.gov.au/clinica/database-tools/yourqh

16.01.2022 Nine-year-old Quaden lives with dwarfism. Every morning, he faces the pain of aching bones, the exhaustion of trying to keep up when you have shorter legs, and breathing difficulties. Despite these and other challenges, Quaden faces the world head on with an attitude and drive that is truly inspirational. Watch his story ‘About a Boy’ tonight on Australian Story at 8pm.

16.01.2022 The Queensland Children’s Hospital emergency department is busier than usual. Our team is working hard to see every child as soon as possible, but wait times may be longer than usual as we see the sickest and most injured children first. If you need to bring your child to ED, please come prepared with snacks and books or toys to make the wait more comfortable for you and your child. It also helps us maintain a COVID-safe environment if only one parent or carer brings a chil...d in, wherever this is possible. As always, your local hospital and GP are well placed to care for your child close to home. For less urgent matters, please consider taking your child to your local GP. They will refer you to your local hospital or the QCH if needed. Thank you for your continued support in keeping our patients, families and staff safe.

15.01.2022 Just because I have CP doesn’t mean I can’t do things everyone else can." This #WorldCerebralPalsyDay, Queensland teen Jamie shares her cerebral palsy journey

15.01.2022 "I made the impossible possible because I didn't give up." Ten years after promising herself she would step out in high heels for her formal, 18-year-old Mackenziee's dream came true last night. That unforgettable moment was much more than just a fashion statement for this determined teen. You see, Mackenziee was born with cerebral palsy and has spent most of her life in a wheelchair being warned that she may never walk at all. But with the support of her team at the Queensland Children's Hospital and countless hours of physiotherapy, Mackenziee has achieved her 'Wheels to Heels' goal - and we're so proud of her! Watch her story on 10 News First Queensland

15.01.2022 Ten-month-old Luca from Toowoomba is our #SmileOfTheWeek Luca has been at the Queensland Children's Hospital for six months now and just finished his latest round of chemotherapy yesterday. Luca's mum and his nurses say he is always smiling but the person that makes him smile the most is his three-year-old sister. Even when she video calls to say hello to him on the phone, Luca lights up instantly with the biggest smile! @TheKidsCancerProject @ccsaus

15.01.2022 Meet Ben, #HealthHero and Nurse Unit Manager of the surgical ward at the Queensland Children's Hospital. Ben has worked as a nurse for 13 years in spinal injuries, cardiothoracic surgery and paediatrics and says he can't imagine doing anything else. "I love that I get to come to work every day to help others. Working with kids has shown me how brave they can be, and how resilient they are when life throws them challenges. One of the most rewarding parts of my job is when I connect with a patient and they ask for me to look after them again the next day."

14.01.2022 Happy World Children's Day! 2020 has given us all time to pause and think about the lives we would like to lead in the future, and to reimagine a better world for children everywhere. To capture these hopes and dreams @unicef invited young people across the globe to get creative for the #voicesofyouth illustration challenge! The results are in - and they're beautiful. Here's some of our favourites: See www.voicesofyouth.org/world-childrens-day-challenge for the full online gallery and more information on the challenge. @UNICEFAustralia

14.01.2022 Our talented Community Choir was unable to rehearse for most of 2020 due to the pandemic but was finally able to come together with the QPAC Chamber Choir in the Queensland Children's Hospital recently to film this special performance. The song is 'Peace, I Leave With You' (based on a Canon by Mozart, arrangement by Donald Moore) - and who couldn't do with a little peace after the year we'veall had? Thank you to our conductor Timothy Sherlock and keyboardist Anna Lu, a...nd our friends at Juiced TV for recording this for everyone to enjoy. Merry Christmas everyone! We hope this sets your festive spirits soaring. #ArtsInHealth #Choir #Mozart #Sing #InThisTogether

14.01.2022 Our #SmileOfTheWeek belongs to 11-year-old Jimmy from Sunnybank. Jimmy was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2019 and has been having chemotherapy and other treatments since. The good news is he’s feeling great and is now in remission! Jimmy visited our oncology day unit at the Queensland Children’s Hospital this week for a bone marrow test to make sure he is keeping healthy. We're so happy for you, Jimmy! #leukemia Redkite Leukaemia Foundation Camp Quality Childhood Cancer Support Children's Hospital Foundation

14.01.2022 WARNING: The temperature under the canopy of an enclosed pram can be up to 15 degrees hotter than outside Keep your baby cool and in the shade as much as possible.

14.01.2022 INFANT MEDICINE RECALL Please share. Do you give your baby Infants' Friend Oral Liquid? Infants’ Friend Pty Ltd, in consultation with the Therapeutic Goods Administration - TGA , is recalling all batches of Infants’ Friend oral liquid due to the presence of chloroform as an inactive ingredient.... When used at high doses, the liquid can expose children to levels of chloroform that are higher than the level established to be safe. However, intermittent, short-term use is not expected to be harmful. If you give this oral liquid to your child it is recommended that you discontinue using it. Take the remaining product to the place of purchase for a refund. If you have any questions or concerns about this issue, talk to your health professional or contact Infants’ Friend Pty Ltd customer service on 1800 981 403. If you suspect your infant has had an adverse effect to this product, please report it to the TGA. Read more: https://www.tga.gov.au/alert/infants-friend-oral-liquid #MedicineRecall

13.01.2022 15-year-old Savannah from Lota is our #SmileOfTheWeek. Savannah was born with one kidney and has been at the Queensland Children's Hospital this week to treat an infection in her kidney. Savannah is smiling again as she is heading home today. She is a state-level sailor and is looking forward to getting back out on the water again! Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Queensland 9er Class Association

13.01.2022 Do you know what to do if you see someone having a cardiac arrest? 1. Call 000. Someone will stay on the phone and talk you through the steps. 2. Push. Place both hands in the centre of the chest.... Compress the chest. Keep the song "Baby Shark" in your head- this is the perfect beat. Push hard, you can't do any harm. 3. Shock. If you can access an AED (defibrillator), switch it on and follow the instructions. Seconds count remember CALL, PUSH, SHOCK!

13.01.2022 Happy #9Telethon Day! Set a reminder to tune in to Channel Nine from 3pm to see Aiden , here, and other brave little heroes we've cared for at the Queensland Children's Hospital share their stories to help the Children's Hospital Foundation keep on working wonders for sick and injured kids.

12.01.2022 Visitor limits remain in place at the Queensland Children’s Hospital, Jacaranda Place, Ellen Barron Family Centre and other Children’s Health Queensland facilities as part of the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions in Greater Brisbane. Keeping everyone safe and healthy during the pandemic continues to be our #1 priority. Face masks are also mandatory for everyone (12 years and older) in all healthcare facilities until the current restrictions end on 22 January. These will be supplied on entry. Check out latest service updates before your child's appointment or admission at www.childrens.health.qld.gov.au/covid-19 or download the MyQCH app to receive notifications.

12.01.2022 The stigma around mental health issues remains one of the biggest barriers to someone seeking help. This has to change. Join us in stepping up for Odd Socks Day today and stepping out in a pair. We'd love to see them! #OSD2020 #MentalHealthMatters Odd Socks Day

12.01.2022 Our #SmileOfTheWeek belongs to four-year-old Izrael from Mount Isa. Izrael was born with #spinabifida (when the spine and spinal cord don't form properly) and he's at the Queensland Children's Hospital for monitoring and treatment after experiencing 'drop attacks', or sudden collapses, due to Chiari malformation which is commonly associated with spina bifida. After having spinal surgery in May, Izrael is now preparing for brain surgery next week to relieve the pressure on his spinal cord. Although he has a few hurdles to overcome, Izrael's resilient nature shows through his beaming smile. Stay strong, Izrael.

11.01.2022 Our #SmileOfTheWeek goes to 17-month-old Jude from Brisbane . Jude came to the Queensland Children's Hospital on Monday with a high temperature and a sore leg , and tests soon revealed a bacterial infection in his blood as the cause. After a few days of intravenous antibiotics Jude is back to exploring, playing - and smiling! The good news is Jude is going home today, and can't wait to be back with his two big brothers again.

11.01.2022 Are you stuck for ideas for the kids school lunches? Try these combos for inspiration Download Queensland Health's printable healthy lunchbox recipes book for a week's worth of healthy lunches your little ones will love!

11.01.2022 #Foodsafety101: Did you know that wet hands are more likely to transmit bacteria? After washing your hands for 20 seconds, dry them thoroughly before handling food and preparing family meals.

11.01.2022 Meet Desiree, #HealthHero and clinical nurse consultant at Jacaranda Place, our new adolescent mental health extended treatment centre in Chermside. Desiree has specialised in child and youth mental health nursing for more than 30 years and currently works with young people who attend Jacaranda Place's Day Program. "It's always such a privilege to work with young people and their families to help them on their recovery journey. The work I do is challenging but incredibly rewarding when you see young people overcome their challenges and achieve their goals." Queensland Mental Health Week #QMHW #YearOfTheNurse

10.01.2022 Eleven-year-old Violet and the rest of her classmates at the Queensland Children's Hospital School have been busier than Santa's elves making and wrapping gifts and goodies for the school's ever popular Christmas stall. Due to COVID-19, the stall has moved online to keep everyone safe, but the school has promised all the favourites items are available, including the hand-made cards and wrapping paper, decorations and ornaments, and soaps. See the info in comments for details of this year's online store which closes midnight, Sunday 29 November.

10.01.2022 Now more than ever, your child should be tested for COVID-19 if they're showing ANY symptoms, even very mild. Watch this video with your child so they know what to expect at the testing clinic . Find your nearest location at www.qld.gov.au/covid19testing

09.01.2022 Our #SmileOfTheWeek goes to 17-month-old Jude from Brisbane . Jude came to the Queensland Children's Hospital on Monday with a high temperature and a sore leg , and tests soon revealed a bacterial infection in his blood as the cause. After a few days of intravenous antibiotics Jude is back to exploring, playing - and smiling! The good news is Jude is going home today, and can't wait to be back with his two big brothers again.

09.01.2022 Routines are great for both children and adults, because they're predictable and set boundaries, which can help children feel safe. Every family has its own unique routines. Your family might have: daily routines for work and school mornings, bath time, bedtime, mealtimes, greetings and goodbyes weekly routines for housework, like washing and cleaning other routines involving holidays and extended family get-togethers.... What are your family routines?

09.01.2022 Today #HealthHeroesWeek shout out is for our IT, Telehealth and Central Resources Service teams. IT and Telehealth staff have been instrumental in standing up new technologies and expanding existing digital solutions and offerings to ensure kids could still access the care the need safely via telehealth , while the Central Resources Service team have worked tirelessly so both staff and families could have the clinical consumables and equipment they need. Thank You! #HealthHeroes #NotAllHeroesWearCapes

08.01.2022 Kye from Mackay is our #SmileOfTheWeek He's been at the Queensland Children's Hospital since July when he had a 3cm tumour removed from behind his eyes. Kye's had three surgeries in total now, and is currently undergoing intensive rehabilitation to help with his recovery. While he can't speak, he has been able to communicate with his eyes and is smiling and giggling regularly. It was Kye's 13th birthday yesterday and a visit from his cousin Caylah today had him laughing along while watching funny videos with his family! Happy birthday Kye and welcome to the teens! #WorldSmileDay

08.01.2022 Gastroenteritis or ‘gastro’ is common in children, and can cause vomiting, diarrhoea or both. It’s very easy to catch, and easy to spread. If your child has vomiting or diarrhoea, keep them away from other children, and make sure they (and you) wash hands regularly with soap and water, especially after going to the toilet. For more information, see https://tinyurl.com/y6ssqc3y

08.01.2022 This NAIDOC Week, we'd like you to meet #HealthHero and Indigenous Hospital Liaison Officer, Ida Savage. Ida, is a proud Torres Strait Islander woman, who has worked in child health for more than 16 years in Townsville, the Torres Strait Islands and the greater Brisbane area. She's passionate about working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families to make them feel comfortable and safe about accessing our health services. "Family means everything to me. Our little ones are our next generation, our next leaders. I am here to make a difference for them, not just to their health, but to help pave the way for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who may want to become a doctor, nurse, midwife or health worker." #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #NAIDOC2020

08.01.2022 Let's hear it for all the Queensland Children's Hospital staff who are putting their best feet forward for the 42K Step It Your Way in aid of the Children's Hospital Foundation. The step aerobics challenge is just one of the fun events planned as part of this year's Nine Telethon broadcast on Saturday. Getting in some final training today were Louise, Chathrine, Claire, Dakota and Mikaela from the hospital's intensive care unit. #9telethon

07.01.2022 Now is not the time to become complacent when it comes to COVID-19 testing . Your child should get tested if they're showing ANY symptoms and then stay at home until you get their results and they are symptom free. Here's a quick guide on what to expect if they do have a test Find your nearest location at www.qld.gov.au/covid19testing

06.01.2022 Can I use insect repellents on my baby? Insect repellents should not be used on babies under three months old instead keep them in a pram covered with netting in areas where mosquitoes are a problem. There are a wide range of products on the market with varying ingredients, so for older children follow the instructions on the repellent bottle but always discontinue use if any skin irritation occurs.

06.01.2022 Did you know 1 in 4 young people have been contacted by someone they don’t know online? Most of the time this is harmless, but that’s why it’s crucial to keep an eye on who interacts with your child. Here are our Safer Internet Day tips to help protect your child. See the Office of the eSafety Commissioner link in comments to start the chat about online safety with children.

03.01.2022 Do the Greater Brisbane restrictions apply for my family once we are back home in another part of Queensland? Yes. If you have been in an impacted area (which includes the Queensland Children’s Hospital) since 7am on Saturday, 2 January 2021 you are required to carry a face mask with you at all times until 1am, 22 January. You are strongly encouraged to wear a mask in outdoor spaces when you cannot physically distance, and you must wear a face mask when you are in certain public indoor spaces. Infants and children under 12 years do not have to wear a mask. People with particular medical conditions or disabilities are also exempt. Learn more: bit.ly/2LmwdDi

03.01.2022 Three children are accidentally run over in Australia every week - most in their driveway at home . The school holidays mean more kids around the house - and more distractions for busy parents and carers! Always before reversing your car - if you don't know, don't go! #KeepKidsSafe Kidsafe Queensland Kidsafe Australia

02.01.2022 Join us in a huge #HealthHeroesWeek round of virtual applause for our nurse educators, nurse facilitators, clinical trainers and teachers, who have gone above and beyond to deliver essential education and training during the pandemic. Thank you! #HealthHeroes

02.01.2022 Are you following @queenslandchildrenshospital on the gram? We'd to connect with you there, too! #qch #queenslandchildrenshospital #allforthegram

02.01.2022 Do you know over 90%of all hand sanitiser poisonings are accidental? Of these accidental poisonings at least 70 % occur in children under the age of five years. Keep hand sanitisers out of reach of young children and always supervise their use. If you suspect your child has swallowed hand sanitiser, call the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 for advice. If symptoms are severe, call triple zero (000) for an ambulance.

01.01.2022 Congratulations to Queensland Children's Hospital cardiologist Dr Jason Wildschut who collected the Children's Choice Award at our annual (and virtual) staff Excellence Awards this week. Twelve-year-old Emma from the Gold Coast nominated Dr Wildschut for the award because he 'gave her a new lease on life' after she had to have a pacemaker, and 'will always do what's best for her'.

01.01.2022 It’s important we don’t overlook the impact the pandemic has had on the mental health of the youngest members of our society. Find out how to be ‘COVID-safe’ with your child’s mental health in our latest blog (link in comments).

01.01.2022 Following the announcement of a case of COVID-19 in a person working in a quarantine hotel in Victoria, anyone, including children, who has been in Greater Melbourne since Friday, 29 January 2021 should get tested for COVID-19 - even if they do not have symptoms - and isolate until they receive a result. As a precaution, visitors to Children's Health Queensland facilities, including the Queensland Children's Hospital, who have been in Greater Melbourne since Friday, 29 January 2021 will be restricted until further notice. For the latest updates prior to visiting, please visit https://www.childrens.health.qld.gov.au/covid-19-latest-up/

01.01.2022 Latest information from Queensland Health with details of transition to eased restrictions for the Greater Brisbane region. These will take effect at 6:01pm today (Monday).