The Royal Queensland Bush Children’s Health Scheme (BUSHkids) was founded in 1935 by the Governor of Queensland, Sir Leslie Orme Wilson, to meet the health needs of children living in bush communities. Children were sent to seaside holiday homes for a period of six weeks. During this time they received medical and dental treatment if required.
Today the scheme, more commonly known as BUSHkids, offers a comprehensive range of allied health and complementary services tailored to meet the needs of children and their families.