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Australian Unity Tour de Brisbane 2023 raised more than $126,000 for transplant research

Australian Unity

Australian Unity Tour de Brisbane 2023 raised more than $126,000 for transplant research

On Sunday, April 2, thousands of cyclists converged on the river city, replacing motorists on the streets for fun and fundraising at this year’s Australian Unity Tour de Brisbane.

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Tree Party for The Common Good: Seventeen Seventy’s Fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis Research

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Tree Party for The Common Good: Seventeen Seventy’s Fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis Research

Research has changed the quality of life and the prognosis for many diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis – a condition caused by a genetic mutation that predominantly affects the lungs and…

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Heart transplant recipient to complete virtual ride for research

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Heart transplant recipient to complete virtual ride for research

The COVID-19 pandemic changed many lives in various ways, but Rob Hodgson and his family could never have imagined the impact it would have on them.

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Child Life Therapist easing worries for The Prince Charles Hospital’s littlest patients

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Child Life Therapist easing worries for The Prince Charles Hospital’s littlest patients

Little Lachie accidentally tripped over and fell into a table, hitting his head and splitting open the skin near his right eye. The nearly two-year-old was bleeding and in pain,…

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A pedal for purpose: Toby's ride for transplant research

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A pedal for purpose: Toby's ride for transplant research

This April, The Common Good’s board member, Toby Innes, is riding in the Australian Unity Tour de Brisbane and raising funds for transplant research.

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Denise drives donations for cause close to her heart

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Denise drives donations for cause close to her heart

In 2023, Denise will participate in her second Australian Unity Tour de Brisbane. She’ll take on the ride for the second time to support transplant research.

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Perry Judd celebrates 10-year milestone back on the bike

Medical Research

Perry Judd celebrates 10-year milestone back on the bike

Perry Judd is about to jump on the saddle at this year’s Australian Unity Tour de Brisbane, but his trip to his current destinations was riddled with trials and tribulations.

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'I’m the guy who lived': Simon's journey to the Australian Unity Tour de Brisbane

heart disease

'I’m the guy who lived': Simon's journey to the Australian Unity Tour de Brisbane

In 2020, Simon, then 37, was on a morning run when his aorta dissected. This year he’ll be riding in the Tour de Brisbane.

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International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2023

Medical Research

International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2023

International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2023: Click here to meet some of the women working hard to make a difference in their field.

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Dismantling barriers of distance - World-first technology saves life of Perth woman and gives new hope to Australians waiting for a heart transplant

heart disease

Dismantling barriers of distance - World-first technology saves life of Perth woman and gives new hope to Australians waiting for a heart transplant

The success of a clinical trial using world-first heart transplant technology to keep hearts ‘alive’ for longer.

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Steve Francia announced as the new CEO of The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation

Medical Research

Steve Francia announced as the new CEO of The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation

An announcement from our Chair, Chris Morton announcing new CEO of The Common Good.

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1000th Robotic-Arm-Assisted Surgery Performed At The Prince Charles Hospital

Hospital Care

1000th Robotic-Arm-Assisted Surgery Performed At The Prince Charles Hospital

Robotic Joint Replacement Surgery: The 1000th robotic-arm assisted surgery has been performed at The Prince Charles Hospital in Brisbane.

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