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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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The Lakes College Aquatic Precinct Learn to Swim opens
Stage two of The Lakes College Aquatic Precinct is now complete, with young swimmers enjoying the new facilities during a Family Fun Event last week. We take a look at the new facilities and what’s on offer
New First Nations health service
A new culturally safe service has started in Metro North and the City of Moreton Bay to help First Nations people better navigate health and community services
Team's walking to make a difference
The team at Dynamic Bradview Roofing is walking this month to raise awareness of mental health and money for the Black Dog Institute. Here’s how you can help
Join in mental health forum
Soroptimist International Moreton North (SIMNI) will host a Mental Health Forum at Caboolture on October 9. Here’s the details and how to get involved
Mary's four-some Games challenge
Dayboro resident Mary Albrow, 80, is preparing to represent Queensland in four sports at next week’s Australian Transplant Games.
Join The Great Mate Check In
The Great Mate Check In will be held at Brendale’s Hip Hops Brewers in November to help men start conversations about mental health and learn what to do in a crisis. Here’s the details
Lachlan pulls himself into the history books
After years of training, a fitness fanatic from Woody Point has etched his name into the record books after a gruelling workout. See what records he broke here
Headspace seeks new mental health youth advocates
Caboolture’s Ash Wyllie is one of 20 headspace National Youth Reference Group members advocating for the mental health and wellbeing needs of young people. Here's how you can too.
Mermaid magic raising breast cancer awareness
Clontarf’s Marissa Taylor will feature in a special calendar that aims to empower women having surgery for breast cancer. Read more in the link to the FREE story in the comments below...
Mission to help other ICU patients
For Kallangur grandmother Jane Brooks, a fall while putting out the rubbish resulted in life-threatening injuries and a complex recovery. She will share her story at a fundraising lunch on Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital Giving Day this week
