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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.
Record falls on hospital Giving Day
Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital Giving Day raised a record $225,000, supporting vital hospital projects. The six-year fundraiser has now topped $1.2M, funding palliative care upgrades to improve comfort, dignity and support for patients and families.
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.
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Who’s Who in 2022, Music & Arts: Chloe Peirce
A young dancer from Griffin is keeping the tradition of Irish dancing alive by kicking up her heels on both the local and global stage
Who’s Who in 2022, Music & Arts: JAM Performing Arts
JAM Performing Arts was one of the first dance schools to open in North Lakes – and it is still going strong 15 years later
Who’s Who in 22, Music & Arts: Sharon Alback Dance Centre
Sharon Alback Dance Centre celebrated 70 years in August, 2022, with shows featuring dancers from two years old through to the school’s senior ranks. Dance may have changed in those 70 years, but the mission to develop young dancers into nice people remains
Who’s Who in 22, Music & Arts: Dan Nebe
Passionate muso and Redcliffe peninsula local Dan Nebe has had a big 2022. He opened up Team Musicare’s headquarters at Clontarf, rebooted Rockin’ 4 the Homeless, continued to play with his band Team Utopia and tour with some of the biggest names in Aussie music
Who’s Who in 2022, Inspiring People: Jane McMillan
Jane McMillan has been a champion of leukaemia patients in this region for 16 years – and has no intention of slowing down
Who’s Who in 2022, Inspiring People: Chris McMillan
In 2022, Queensland Cancer Council Chief Executive Officer Chris McMillan urged women to start a conversation about ovarian cancer and get to know the symptoms, saying it might just save your life
Who’s Who in 2022, Community: Redcliffe Peninsula Surf Life Saving Club
Redcliffe Peninsula Surf Life Saving Club’s youth programs were lauded at the Surf Life Saving Sunshine Coast Awards of Excellence for the second year in a row. The club continues to go from strength to strength, with more children than they can accommodate on a waitlist to join its Nippers program
Who’s Who in 2022, Community Groups: PCYC
All three levels of government have shown their commitment to providing new and exciting facilities for Moreton Bay’s youth after pledging millions to build a new PCYC club at Caboolture, as well as renovating the PCYC at Redcliffe
Who’s Who in 2022, Community Groups: Men’s Sheds
With many people feeling disconnected from their communities due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the region’s Men’s Sheds have provided a focus on men’s health and creating new friendships
Who’s Who in 2022, Community, John Dowling
After being diagnosed with prostate cancer, John Dowling found solace joining the Moreton Bay Regional Prostate Cancer Support Group, where he turned his attention to raising money for cancer research and upgrades for the Redcliffe Hospital
