We provide a variety of entertainment services to help you and your family during your hospital stay/visit. Delivered by our team of dedicated volunteers we can help provide distraction through fun, games, and entertainment.
Kidzone
Our Kidzone playroom is a place for kids to have fun, play and just be kids. There are a range of toys and entertainment activities available – including a craft table, giant LEGO, car tracks, a play shop and play kitchen.
We also offer free child minding for children over the age of two.
Come and visit us on Level 6 – follow the green feathers on the floor to find us.
Bedside play
We bring the fun to you with bedside play. Our wonderful volunteers will come around and spend time with children at their bedside to help provide entertainment and distraction.
Toys and digital device loans
During your stay in hospital, you can borrow a range of toys and games, including LEGO, board and card games, dolls and figurines, craft sets, and lots more!
We also have Nintendo Switches, DVD players, iPads, and Leapfrog education devices available to borrow.
Craft packs and activity books
You can access craft packs and activity books from Kidzone on Level 6 to provide fun and entertainment during your time in hospital.
Sensory and playability toys
We are proud to offer a range of sensory and all ability toys for loan. These toys are available from Kidzone on Level 6 and can be borrowed to help provide entertainment in your room during your hospital stay.
Book Bunker
With over 5000 books available to borrow, our Book Bunker is the place to meet all your child’s reading needs.
You can visit us on Level 2 or our Book Bunker volunteers can visit your child at their bedside.
Juiced TV
Made by kids in hospital, for kids in hospital, Juiced TV gives children and their families the opportunity to star on their own TV show which airs on your in-room Patient Entertainment System and YouTube.
Upcoming Events at QCH | July 2025
Explore our exciting events planned for July at the Queensland Children's Hospital!
With interactive workshops, entertaining activities, and special guest appearances, our events calendar is designed to inject fun and community into the hospital experience for kids and their families.
Farm Animal Visit
Join us for a special visit with friendly farm animals. Cuddles encouraged!
When: Thursday 11 September 10am to 12pm
Where: Animal Visiting Area (Pink Bunny)
Police Puppy Visit
Queensland Police Service will bring their puppies to the hospital for some paw-some fun.
When: Wednesday 24 September 10am to 12pm
Where: Animal Visiting Area (Pink Bunny)
Restart a Heart Day (Farm Animal Visit)
Join us for a special visit with friendly farm animals to mark Restart a Heart Day. Cuddles encouraged!
When: Thursday 11 September 10am to 12pm
Where: Animal Visiting Area (Pink Bunny)
Halloween Spooktacular
No tricks, just treats – prepared to be spooked at Queensland Children's Hospital for our special Halloween Spooktacular event!
When: Friday 31 October 10am to 12pm
Where: Level 2 Performance Deck
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