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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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New influenza vaccine trial to begin in Moreton Bay
The University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) will today begin a clinical trial of a potential new influenza vaccine ahead of the winter season. Find out what the trial involves here
Mission to walk off the war within
Organisers hope more than 400 people will take part in this year’s Walking Off the War Within Brisbane event on the Redcliffe peninsula in May. The walk aims to raise awareness of mental health challenges faced by veterans and emergency services personnel. Find out more
Gym hosts fundraiser to help returned veterans
With Anzac Day just weeks away, one Moreton Bay gym is thanking those who have served our country by hosting a fundraiser that will benefit returned servicemen and women. Find out how you can help here
Tips and recipes for gluten-free living
Two businesses in the Moreton Bay Region are marking Coeliac Awareness Week (March 13-20) with gluten-free tips and recipes to help people with the disease.
Strongman out to empower others with unique fundraiser
Competitive Strongman Brad Currell is using his strength to help others feel empowered by raising money for one mental health organisation. Find out more about what the fundraiser entails, and who he is raising money for, here
Bootcamp raises more than a sweat for flood victims
A group of fitness fanatics have come together to take part in a special bootcamp session to help raise money for families affected by the recent floods. Find out how much they raised here.
Fun returns to the YMCA after a year of COVID disruptions
Kids of all ages have been returning to the YMCA at Mango Hill in leaps and bounds after a year of lockdowns and disruptions caused by the COVID pandemic. Find out what they have to offer for kids here
New infant massage service for parents and bubs
Parents and their newborn babies will soon benefit from a new infant massage service starting in the region. Find out where here
Hair-raising effort to fight off cancer
Members of the community, including a cancer survivor, will face the clippers and the scissors to raise money for cancer research. Find out how you can support them here
Workshops to treat depression and anxiety
A new mental health program aimed at helping people living with depression and anxiety is starting at Burpengary in March.
