Health and Fitness
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SOL Society launches with sold-out wellness rave
Moreton Bay's first-ever wellness rave will bring 150 women together this Saturday for a morning of movement, luxury, and connection.
Great Mate plans to get bigger and better
The Great Mate Check-In’s flagship men’s mental health event raised more than $6,000 for counselling and community grants, with organisers promising an even bigger and better event next year.
World Blood Donor Day in Moreton Bay
Ahead of World Blood Donor Day, a Moreton Bay father shares how donated blood saved his daughter’s life, highlighting the vital role local donors play in supporting patients, families and healthcare services every day.
New health hub plans revealed
Plans have been lodged for a new healthcare hub in Dakabin, providing primary health, allied health, aged care, early childhood and community services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Older and Bolder: Care closer to home
Cancer Care Moreton Bay is encouraging locals to explore treatment options closer to home, helping reduce travel stress while providing access to radiation therapy and specialist cancer care in Caboolture.
Older and Bolder: A new era of comfortable dentistry
Modern dentistry at Platypus Dental Strathpine is changing perceptions with gentle, minimally invasive treatments, advanced technology and a patient-first approach focused on comfort and care.
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Try dragon boating with Snappies
Redcliffe Pink Snapdragons are inviting survivors and supporters to a come-and-try dragon boating session on June 13 at Talobilla Park, celebrating community, resilience and breast cancer awareness through sport and connection.
Kids put best foot forward for National Walk Safely to School Day
Pupils at Bellmere State School will take part in National Walk Safely to School Day on May 22, featuring fun safety checkpoints and activities. Led by the Pedestrian Council of Australia, it promotes health, safety, active travel and classroom focus.
New phase to hospital’s $1.1b expansion
Work on the $1.1 billion Redcliffe Hospital expansion will ramp up in coming weeks, delivering new beds, expanded maternity and theatre services, and a major upgraded carpark with more than 530 spaces as part of the hospital masterplan.
Getting ‘Reddy’ for fun run
Reddy Fun Run returns June 21 at Pelican Park, Clontarf, with 500+ participants raising funds for Redcliffe Hospital. The event supports vital hospital upgrades and patient care through community donations and running events.
Silver lining for dragon boat John
Sandstone Point’s John Butler, 72, helped Queensland claim silver and bronze at the Australian Dragon Boat Championships, narrowly missing gold after a thrilling finish at Lake Kawana.
New scanner “major step forward”
Redcliffe’s first PET-CT scanner is now open at Qscan, giving cancer patients local, bulk-billed access to vital imaging. The new service reduces travel and boosts cancer care in Moreton Bay.
TAFE Queensland grant backs aged care workforce research
A Moreton Bay-led Veri Health project has secured a TAFE Queensland research grant to strengthen the aged care workforce through lived experience insights and training innovation.
Public pool heating plea turned down
A push to heat the Deception Bay Aquatic Centre pool has been rejected by Moreton Bay City Council, citing low patronage and high costs.
Younger veterans in focus this Anzac Day
As Moreton Bay marks Anzac Day, focus is turning to younger veterans facing unique physical and mental health challenges. These local services are supporting those who have served, providing ongoing care and recognition.
Rising to new national challenge
Ex-Army veteran John Butler, 72, will represent Queensland at the Australian Dragon Boat Championships, embracing sport to support physical and mental wellbeing.
