They provide care closer to home and help families learn to self navigate the health system.
The nurse navigators help you and your child or young person:
They also:
If you live in a regional, rural or remote area, the nurse navigators coordinate your care through other nurse navigators in your area.
The Nurse Navigators work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support services, the connected care program and other nurse navigators in adult services.
Children and young people aged 16 and under with complex healthcare needs who live in Queensland and northern New South Wales can use this service.
Young people aged 17 and 18 can use this service if they’re already under the care of our hospital.
Children and young people aged 16 and under with complex healthcare needs who live in Queensland and northern New South Wales can use this service.
Young people aged 17 and 18 can use this service if they’re already under the care of QCH.
You need a referral from one of the following to use this service:
You can visit our nurse navigators at:
Queensland Children’s Hospital
501 Stanley Street
South Brisbane
QLD 4101
Ask at reception to call 0404 771 986 or 0408 426 938
By calling 07 3068 1111 and asking for the general paediatric nurse navigator.
You can also email us at QCH_NNreferrals@health.qld.gov.au.
Our hours are Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm, excluding public holidays.
Find out about our other family services and facilities.