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Gold Coast Health News

The latest news at Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service.

Behind the Build with Sacha A’Bell

Meet Medical Workforce Services Director Sacha A’Bell. Sacha is making sure the medical staff who will use the spaces at the new Coomera Hospital – scheduled to be finished late 2027 – have a say in its design. 


Behind the Build with Sean Middleton

Meet Sean Middleton, the Construction Manager for the Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (SMHRU), currently under construction at the Gold Coast University Hospital. Set to open its first 20 beds during the first quarter of 2025. Sean is on-site daily, ensuring every phase of the project, from structural work to final fit-out, is executed as smoothly as possible.


Behind the Build with Jenny Seve Patali

Meet Jenny Seve Patali, a proud Niuean woman, dedicated community support worker and Enrolled Nurse. Driven by her passion for preserving Polynesian traditions, Jenny is committed to integrating the rich culture into the design of the palliative care area at the new Coomera Hospital.


Foundation work begins at new Coomera Hospital

The new $1.3 billion new Coomera Hospital project has reached a significant milestone with the commencement of concrete pours for the substructure of the main hospital buildings.


Behind the Build with Maureen Tapfield

Robina Hospital's Palliative Care Nurse Unit Manager Maureen Tapfield is playing an integral role in developing the new Coomera Hospital, projected to open in late 2027. As a Project User Group (PUG) member, Maureen shares clinical insights with the project’s architects, landscapers, and builders.


Photography exhibition looks to the sky for inspiration

The annual Gold Coast Photographic Society (GCPS) showcase exhibition is on display in the Gold Coast University Hospital foyer until 29 August, thanks to the Creative Health Hub. 

The theme is 'Chasing Clouds' and showcases works by local artists who represent a range of skill levels and varied approaches to photography. 

The winners of this year’s competition were recently announced at Gold Coast University Hospital.


Gold Coast Health launches AI-powered ambient listening trial in outpatients

A virtual scribe being trialled at Gold Coast Health outpatient departments could save clinicians critical time while allowing them to focus on patients rather than paperwork.


Celebrating Multicultural Queensland Month: The Artistic Journey of Tsung-Lin (Zong Lin) Li

August is 'Multicultural Queensland Month,' dedicated to celebrating multiculturalism and fostering an inclusive community across our state. It's a time when people from all walks of life come together to celebrate the rich cultural diversity that defines Queensland.

This year, the Creative Health Hub is honouring the occasion by showcasing the works of artist Tsung-Lin (Zong Lin) Li.


Behind the Build with Ruby Thurecht

Meet Outpatient Business Improvement Program Manager Ruby Thurecht who is helping to shape Outpatient Services at the new Coomera Hospital, scheduled for completion late 2027.


Behind the Build with Dr Shweta Sharma

Recruitment for the new Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (SMHRU) is underway, with Dr Shweta Sharma joining as Medical Director. Her progressive and positive approach will be key when the centre opens its first 20 beds in early 2025.