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The latest news at Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service.

Robina’s Transfer Unit and Patient Shuttle celebrate one year

Robina Hospital’s Transfer Unit and Patient Shuttle Service are celebrating one year of operation, marking a major milestone in delivering safer, smoother and more supported patient care.

Since opening in April 2024, the Robina Transfer Unit has provided a vital space for patients transitioning out of the Emergency Department, offering a more comfortable environment while freeing up beds for those needing critical care. Throughout the past year, the unit has supported more than 6,430 patients, significantly improving hospital flow and patient experience.


Hearing services closer to home for Gold Coast residents

Gold Coast Health is bringing care closer to home for people experiencing debilitating hearing loss.


Gold Coast Health has been accepted for a Magnet site visit

The American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program® is an international credential that recognises healthcare organisations for excellence in nursing and interprofessional care and patient outcomes. Magnet organisations are known for their commitment to providing quality services, achieving high levels of patient and staff satisfaction, and innovation.


Young Queenslanders share their talents across our campuses

Gold Coast Health’s Creative Health Hub marked Queensland Youth Week (QYW) with a series of live musical performances, showcasing the talents of young Queenslanders across hospital spaces from 6–12 April.


Staff go above and beyond during ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

Staff from across Gold Coast Health share their experiences during Ex-Tropical Alfred.


Gold Coast BreastScreen farewells one of its longest-serving employees

Nearly 35 years after helping establish the Gold Coast's own dedicated BreastScreen service, Dr Lesley Robertson is retiring to spend more time with family and concentrate on charity work.


New virtual reality training enhances emotional awareness

Emotional awareness and regulation training will be offered to mental health staff using virtual reality (VR) technology following a successful trial led by Sian James, Assistant Director of Mental Health Education.


New research fellows to focus on diabetes care and children’s broken arms

Care for patients with diabetes and treatment of forearm fractures in children will be the focus of two new Gold Coast Heath Clinician Researcher Fellowships.


Surgical recruit awarded Fulbright Future Scholarship to further research in AI and robotic surgery

A Gold Coast Health surgical recruit has been awarded an international scholarship opportunity at one of the world's most prestigious medical research laboratories.


Weathering the storm – family faces cyclone and six-year-old’s diabetes diagnosis

Scott Irvin and his family went from one emergency to another – bracing for a cyclone while rushing their six-year-old son, Parker, to the hospital, where he was unexpectedly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.