Gold Coast Health News
The latest news at Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service.

Tugun Satellite Hospital (Banyahrmabah) celebrates 10,000 patients as rollout comes to a close
The Tugun Satellite Hospital – co-named Banyahrmabah, meaning “a place to be made healthy” – has wrapped up its phased service expansion with the opening of its Day Medical Unit.

Celebrating NAIDOC Week through art
Gold Coast Health’s Creative Health Hub is spotlighting the work of artists who embody this year’s NAIDOC Week theme, ‘Keep the fire burning! Blak, loud and proud’.

First public hospital in Australia to provide innovative incisionless surgery
Gold Coast University Hospital is the first public hospital in Australia to offer incisionless brain surgery to treat a range of neurological conditions. The non-invasive procedure uses ultrasound to treat areas of the brain that cause movement tremors.

Behind the Build with Tania Thomas
Recruitment for the new Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (SMHRU) is in full swing, with Tania Thomas recently joining as Acting Nursing Director.

Celebrating June with Pride
During the month of June, Gold Coast Health has been celebrating Pride Month to advocate for our staff, patients and visitors who identify as LGBTIQ+. Pride month is all about ensuring everyone feels welcomed, safe, and supported at Gold Coast Health, and we’ve been busy spreading this important message.

‘Engineering feat’ connects SMHRU with GCUH
The installation of a new linkway connecting the Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (SMHRU) with Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH)’s F Block has marked a significant milestone for the project, which is due to be completed at the end of 2024.

Kym receives Domestic Violence Prevention Award
Gold Coast Health Social Worker, Kym Tighe, was recently recognised and celebrated for her advocacy in providing high-quality person-centred support to domestic violence presentations across Gold Coast Health, receiving the Domestic Violence Prevention Award at the Domestic Violence Prevention Centre’s annual breakfast.
Kym was recognised for advocating for the safety and well-being of women and children in the local community. She has a strong commitment to engaging in collaborative, non-oppressive work and responses with women, children, and young people on the Gold Coast.

Behind the Build with Kristin Jarrett
Building new hospitals on the Gold Coast is no small feat, but what's equally challenging is setting up the essential digital infrastructure for these health systems from scratch.

Virtual fly-through provides preview of new Coomera Hospital
The community can take a sneak peek at what’s to come with the release of artist impressions and a virtual fly-through animation of the new Coomera Hospital.

Behind the Build with Brad Azzopardi
From a fly-in fly-out tradie to Project Manager, Brad Azzopardi is overseeing the new mental health infrastructure build for the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service (GCHHS).