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Grandfriends Ageless Play Program in Brisbane Expands
Grandfriends ageless play program in Brisbane expands thanks to support generated at The Common Good's 2022 Giving Day.
Dementia Action Week 2023: ‘Act Now for a Dementia-Friendly Future’
Dementia Action Week 2023 runs from the 18th to the 24th of September: Dementia Australia is encouraging people to ‘act now for a dementia-friendly future’.
Healing Ceilings Installed at Brisbane’s The Prince Charles Hospital
Some of the sickest patients in The Prince Charles Hospital’s thoracic ward can now look up and let their minds wander into nature, following the installation of Healing Ceilings.
Include a Charity Week 2023: The Impact of Leaving a Gift in Will
Have you heard of Include a Charity Week? Click here to read about the social change campaign and how you can have a lasting impact.
In this blog, we explain what lung disease is, discuss different types of lung disease and shed some light on common misconceptions.
Ekka Strawberry Sundae Sales Records Tumble in 2023
Ekka Strawberry Sundae Sales 2023: Sunny skies, soaring temps and support from showgoers all combined to create record-breaking sales.
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF): What is it?
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis is “a disease that afflicts many people at random.” Learn more about it in this blog.
Bill Van Nierop: Life After Transplant
Bill Van Nierop is incredibly grateful for the life-saving transplant he received. In this blog, we share more about Bill’s life and challenges he’s experienced after transplant.
About the Strawberries at the Heart of the Iconic Strawberry Sundae
Sourcing the strawberries: In this blog, we’d like to introduce you to a few who ensure your Strawberry Sundaes contains fresh, delicious and juicy berries.
Meet Bill Van Nierop: Our Incredible Supporter Kayaking the Murrumbidgee River
Meet Bill Van Nierop: Our Incredible champion about to embark on the Long Kayak for Lungs 2, kayaking down the Murrumbidgee River to raise funds for IPF research.
Meet the Ekka Strawberry Sundae Ice Cream Makers: Lick Ice Cream
Meet the Ekka Strawberry Sundae Ice Cream Makers: The special, smooth ice cream is produced right here in Brisbane by family-owned Lick Ice Cream.
About the Queensland Lung Transplant Service Research Centre
The Queensland Lung Transplant Service Research Centre is an internationally renowned research group. Learn more about the work it conducts here.