Are you keen to create Brighter Lives?
7 May 2021
Expressions of interest to join our volunteer board. Brighter Lives Here For You Here For NQ – the Townsville Hospital Foundation – is the official charity partner of the Townsville Hospital and Health Service and we are seeking expressions of interest to join our volunteer board. If you are passionate about helping your community, have a keen interest in creating a brighter experience for healthcare, and are willing to commit your time, skills, and networks as a volunteer Boar...
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Climb for a Cause raises $8,500
5 May 2021
On April 24, brave members of the community abseiled 95 metres down Castle Hill in the rain to raise money for Brighter Lives Townsville Hospital Foundation. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services and Outer Limits Adventure Fitness organised this once-in-a-lifetime experience – an event that sold out in just 24 hours. The event was a huge undertaking with volunteers from both organisations contributing their time and experience. Firefighter Matthew Puncher walked the equivalent of 111 flig...
Mother's Day Raffle Winners
5 May 2021
Thank you to everyone who supported our Mother’s Day raffle. Our ten winning tickets have been drawn and all winners contacted. Here are the winning tickets: 1st prize ticket 617 won by SK, 2nd prize ticket 1750 won by LB, 3rd prize ticket 16 won by SE, 4th prize ticket 778 won by JM, 5th prize ticket 140 won by JR, 6th prize ticket 1490 won by JP, 7th prize ticket 1262 won by VC, 8th prize ticket 130 won by JR, 9th prize ticket 1716 won by JR, 10th prize ticket 1053 won by EM....
Firefighters give our youngest little fighters a morning they'll never forget
15 April 2021
Firefighters give our youngest little fighters a morning they'll never forget. You could hear the laughs and gasps and see the massive smiles before you even saw the fire trucks parked at the Townsville University Hospital Friday morning. Our local legends, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services drove their favourite big red engines to the hospital to surprise the kids and their families in the children’s ward. Firefighter Hal Tucker organised the morning visit with Brighter...
Emergency Department gets the green light on Vesticam
30 March 2021
The emergency department gets the green light on Vesticam With the help of our wonderful community, the emergency department will be able to reduce the need for repeat movement tests with patients experiencing dizziness and or vertigo. Jenni Meehan, Allied Health Team Leader was ecstatic to hear they are receiving funding for a Vesticam. “When Brighter Lives told me, I was ecstatic they made my week, month, and year. We’ve never had access to this equipment, and it really is a one-of...
It's our big 5 Raffle Draw
2 March 2021
It's our big 5 raffle draw! Prize 1 - Ticket number 440. LT Prize 2 - Ticket number 149. DH Prize 3 - Ticket number 2650. AM Prize 4 - Ticket number 2910. SP Prize 5 - Ticket number 602. DT Thank you so much for your support and congratulations to the winners. Keep an eye out for our next raffle - Mothers Day raffle drawn on Monday 3 May. ...
Virtual reality going to theatre
16 February 2021
Did you know? Donations from our community have funded six Virtual Reality (VR) headsets for the Anaesthetics and Persistent Pain Management Service. VR has become widely used in the management of procedural pain, such as cannulation, burns dressings, and other conditions. Research from Queensland Children’s Hospital found significant benefits for children with various conditions. ICT Project Manager, Michael Barber, said the VR headsets have found significant benefits for children with va...
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