Following the deterioration of air quality in South East Queensland, the state’s Chief Health Officer is urging everyone to stay indoors for the next 24-48 hours. Source

Queensland Health’s new leader says it’s his mission to ensure every Queenslander enjoys access to world-class healthcare, no matter where they live. Source

Older Queenslanders will be supported to receive healthcare in their homes rather than going to hospital, giving them better health outcomes and quality of life thanks to a $20 million investment from the Palaszczuk Government. Source

Queensland community leaders are urged to apply for upcoming Hospital and Health Board positions to help deliver high-quality public health services in their local regions. Source

Federal and State health ministers agreed with a proposal by Queensland Health Minister Cameron Dick at the COAG Health Council to work towards standardising patient safety and quality reporting data in all public and private hospitals. Source

All Australians would have access to patient safety and quality reporting data in all public and private hospitals under a push by Queensland Health Minister Cameron Dick to standardise the reporting across the country. Source

Residents in North West Queensland will continue to receive high quality health care and hospital treatment with a $16.2 million funding boost to the North West Hospital and Health Service as part of the 2017-18 State Budget. Source

South West Queensland residents will continue to receive high quality health care and hospital treatment with a $5.8 million funding boost to the South West Hospital and Health Service as part of the 2017-18 State Budget. Source

Sunshine Coast residents will continue to receive high quality health care and hospital treatment with a $158 million funding boost to the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service as part of the 2017-18 State Budget. Source

Torres and Cape residents will continue to receive high quality health care and hospital treatment with a record budget for the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service as part of the 2017-18 State Budget. Source