Queensland Health

Queensland Health is the government department responsible for managing the public health system in Queensland, Australia. It oversees a network of sixteen independent statutory Hospital and Health Services (HHSs) and the Queensland Ambulance Service, providing a broad spectrum of healthcare services including hospital care, mental health services, and public health programs. As a government entity, it is tasked with ensuring all Queensland residents have access to public healthcare services. The department also plays a significant role in clinical governance, health policy formulation, and supporting medical research in partnership with universities and specialized research institutes across the state.