Not-a-Ball - early bird tickets now on sale
12 September 2023
It's a ball without all the boring bits! It's NOT-a-Ball!! Get in quick for the early bird discount - $95 until 1 October! Starting at sunset with beautiful views of Townsville, Not-a-Ball will be an event not to be missed. Get ready for a vivacious fiesta of fun, celebrating all things tropical and North Queensland. The lively carnivale theme will provide an opportunity to wear the BRIGHTEST colours, beautiful feathers and bedazzling jewels. Fundraising for a new laser to treat kids who have e...
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Just launched: Larapinta Trek 2024!
7 September 2023
Get your walking shoes on! Brighter Lives next fundraising challenge has just launched! Take on the iconic Larapinta Trail to raise funds to help brighten the lives of patients in North Queensland. Your fundraising helps to create welcome and comfortable spaces, fund world-class equipment, and provide patient services. With every step you take you take, you’ll help ensure that North Queenslanders are getting the brightest health care here, close to home. By signing up, you and your teammat...
Book Fair
1 August 2023
Come along to the Townsville Book Fair! 19 August and 20 August Willows Shopping Centre (the Milk Espresso entrance) 9.00am to 4.00pm each dayCome and buy all the books your heart could desire at very reasonable prices, with every cent staying here in NQ helping Brighter Lives. Proudly supported by: Willows Shopping Centre Carmichael Ford Grace Removals Explore Property Belgian Gardens Avanti Health Centre Townsville Amazing Grace Early Learning Centres (Railwa...
Exercise Care Bear taking patients to new heights
18 July 2023
Exercise Care Bear is taking patients to new heights! 5th Aviation’s Exercise Care Bear went to the skies on Thursday to take young patients and their families on a scenic tour of Townsville. An MRH90, operated by the Australian Army, landed at James Cook University’s Joe Baker oval at 2.00pm where patients and families from Townsville University Hospital were able to see the aircraft first-hand. After a safety briefing, the children and their families went for a 20-minute helicopter...
Special visit brightens kids’ day
6 July 2023
Rolling up in one of their iconic fire trucks, a surprise visit from Fire and Rescue Service firefighters helped lift the spirits of patients at Townsville University Hospital’s paediatric wards. The young patients were able to have an up-close and personal encounter with the impressive machine that helps fight fires around North Queensland. The kids had the chance to try on firefighting gear, flick the sirens and lights, and even spray a fire hose. The team also met with kids in the paedi...
Barbie Fundraiser 21 July
20 June 2023
Townsville Medical Staff Society is raising funds for Brighter Lives with a Barbie Movie night. Immerse yourself in the Barbie universe and all things pink for this fun evening. Friday 21 July 2023 - 7.00pm $23 includes mimosa or orange juice on arrival. BCC Cinema, Townsville city. Limited tickets - don't miss out, book now! Book now ...
John and Vicki Williams donate $2m to help local patients
14 June 2023
Prominent North Queensland philanthropists John Williams and the late Vicki Williams have gifted a two-million-dollar ($2,000,000) donation to fund medical equipment at local public hospitals and health facilities. Gifted to Brighter Lives, the donation will fund the John and Vicki Williams special equipment funding round. John Williams said, “Vicki and I wanted to make a donation that would help our community directly. By funding medical equipment we know that this gift will help people w...
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