The Queensland Government has completed a new masterplan for the Gold Coast, guiding the next phase of construction for the new Coomera Hospital, scheduled to commence in the second half of 2026.

A Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH) doctor has received international recognition for ovarian cancer advocacy work shaped by her own diagnosis and care journey, raising awareness of early detection and supporting affected women.

For Project Clinical Lead, Child and Youth Mental Health Service Catherine Conomos, supporting the wellbeing of young people is something deeply personal – a purpose that has guided her throughout her career.

DevPaed Connect is a new platform that helps GPs access faster specialist advice for children with developmental, learning or behavioural differences, improving early support and reducing wait times.

Fit-out works are advancing at the new Proxima Child and Youth Mental Health Service facility on the Gold Coast, bringing a purpose-built, community-based service closer to opening for families.

As H Block opens its doors at Gold Coast University Hospital, Dr Ganesamoorthy Subakumar reflects on a career shaped by compassion, complexity and a commitment to caring for older adults.

Consumers at Gold Coast’s Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (SMHRU) are gaining new skills, confidence and connection through a hands-on café project designed to support their transition back to community life.

Gold Coast Health shares lessons in designing health facilities that are flexible, future-focused and responsive to evolving models of care, drawing on experience across the Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit, H Block and Proxima.

Staff who entered the H Block staff art competition recently saw their artworks on display for the very first time – including Burleigh Bliss, a vibrant photograph capturing surfers waiting for the perfect wave at Burleigh Headland. 

The first patients have now settled into Gold Coast Health’s new H Block inpatient facility, marking the beginning of a new connected and compassionate model of care for older adults across the region.