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Children's Services

Gold Coast Health offers a range of specialist services for children and to assist their development.

Services Provided

The full list of Children's services offered by Gold Coast Health.


Children's Outpatient Department

The Children’s Outpatient Department provides medical, surgical, nursing and allied health care for children.


Children’s Inpatient Unit

The Children’s Inpatient Unit provides care for children in a family-friendly ward where parents can stay with their child.


Children’s Hospital in the Home

This service is designed to facilitate early discharge and avoid a hospital admission where a patient would otherwise require care as an inpatient.


Child and Youth Mental Health

Helping children and young people up to the age of 18 who have complex mental health needs. 


Children's Emergency

Providing dedicated emergency assessment and treatment for children up to their 16th birthday. 


Community Child Health

Offering a range of community health and support services for children and their parents or carers to give every child the best possible start in life. 


Child Safe Organisation

All children have the right to be safe from harm, everywhere, anytime. The safety and well-being of children is Gold Coast Health’s highest priority.



Last updated 13 Mar 2026