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Dementia Action Week 2023: ‘Act Now for a Dementia-Friendly Future’

Ageing

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’.

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Healing Ceilings Installed at Brisbane’s The Prince Charles Hospital

Hospital Care

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.

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Include a Charity Week 2023: The Impact of Leaving a Gift in Will

The Common Good

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.

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What is Lung Disease?

Lung Disease

What is Lung Disease?

In this blog, we explain what lung disease is, discuss different types of lung disease and shed some light on common misconceptions.

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Ekka Strawberry Sundae Sales Records Tumble in 2023

The Common Good

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.

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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF): What is it?

Lung Disease

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.

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Bill Van Nierop: Life After Transplant

Lung Disease

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.

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Dr Jack Bell: The Prince Charles Hospital's 2022 Researcher of the Year

Researcher Stories

Dr Jack Bell: The Prince Charles Hospital's 2022 Researcher of the Year

Dr Jack Bell was awarded Researcher of the Year at the The Prince Charles Hospital's 2022 Staff Excellence Awards.

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About the Strawberries at the Heart of the Iconic Strawberry Sundae

The Common Good

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.

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Meet Bill Van Nierop: Our Incredible Supporter Kayaking the Murrumbidgee River

Lung Disease

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.

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Meet the Ekka Strawberry Sundae Ice Cream Makers: Lick Ice Cream

The Common Good

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.

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About the Queensland Lung Transplant Service Research Centre

Lung Disease

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.

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