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Aitken Legal Golf Day raises $61,000 for...
Aitken Legal has revived its charity golf challenge after eight years to help raise funds for hospital foundation Wishlist. The firm pulled together $61,064 for 92.7 MIX FM’s Give Me 5 appeal via the 4 Ball Ambrose Legal’s Sunshine Coast Corporate Charity Golf Challenge, where 144 golfers broke out their clubs for 18 holes at the Pelican Waters Golf Club.
Baton being passed at Wishlist
After 24 years as the face and force of Wishlist, inaugural and long-serving CEO Lisa Rowe has resigned from her role with her-much loved local hospital charity. As part of Wishlist’s strategic and succession planning, Ms Rowe will be handing over the CEO reins to current General Manager Brendan Hogan.
Give the gift of time
Wishlist CEO Lisa Rowe speaks about how every second means the difference between days in hospital as opposed to months with the onset of a stroke in the latest edition of My Weekly Preview. To support Wishlist and help fund the Biplane Unit for the benefit of stroke patients, make a tax-deductible donation at https://www.wishlist.org.au/event/bi-plane/home or phone 5202 1777.
Cancer Council Queensland and Wishlist j...
Cancer Council Queensland and Wishlist have teamed up to expand essential support cancer services for local cancer patients on the Sunshine Coast. Cancer Council Queensland’s Wig and Turban service is now available at Wishlist Centre. The service offers a personal fitting with a trained volunteer. There are a range of wigs and headwear to choose from, at no cost.
Volunteer Spotlight - Pam
Pam Heider was looking to gain her confidence back, and she found it and so much more while volunteering at the Wishlist accommodation facility, Wishlist Centre. Join our family of caring volunteers across the Sunshine Coast and Gympie at wishlist.org.au or email info@wishlist.org.au.
Wishlist Spring Carnival raises $344,379...
On Friday, September 6, Wishlist hosted its annual Wishlist Spring Carnival, raising an impressive $344,379 to support local public health services. With over 800 generous attendees, the funds will go toward purchasing a state-of-the-art Biplane Unit, the first of its kind in our region. This advanced 3D imaging technology will provide critical care to stroke and brain aneurysm patients.
Dads Group launches innovative Sunshine ...
Dads Group, in collaboration with hospital charity Wishlist and Sunshine Coast Health has announced its groundbreaking new hospital program, marking a significant step in perinatal mental health support for fathers.
Watch - Wishlist Funds Catheter Training...
Wishlist funds a state-of-the-art catheter training set for the Gynaecology & Urology ward at Sunshine Coast University Hospital, enhancing staff skills and patient care.
Strength of partners
In the latest edition of My Weekly Preview, Wishlist CEO Lisa Rowe discusses the strength of partners and how research shows that your business giving back to a cause that benefits the wider community helps your brand.
Wishlist funds Sunshine Coast Sista Shaw...
A grant of $3,000 provided by Wishlist was approved to fund the development and production of shawls for the Sista Shawl Project with the aim of increasing participation in the BreastScreen Program.
More equipment arrives for kid's contine...
An anatomical male model for the continence service has arrived as part of over $7,000 worth of equipment.
Major announcement to help stroke patien...
Wishlist announces $600,000 fundraising campaign during National Stroke Week to purchase a lifesaving Biplane Unit for the Sunshine Coast University Hospital.
Stroke nurse champions cutting-edge care
For Clinical Nurse Consultant Jess Pyman, helping stroke patients is part of her every day. Ms Pyman has been on the Sunshine Coast Health stroke team for the past seven years where each day is a race against time, knowing that every minute counts.
Mission to spread awareness for head and...
In its third year, the Sunshine Coast Head and Neck Cancer fundraiser ran by the Sunshine Head and Neck Cancer Support Group raised over $25,000. Proud Wishlist Centre volunteer and member of the support group, Julie-Ann Lewis, advocates the importance in spreading awareness, asking questions, and supporting others through their cancer journey.
Wishlist boosts local gynaecology servic...
More than 100 women will benefit from a new piece of equipment which has been delivered to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital. The $87,150 Myosure device was funded by hospital charity Wishlist, thanks to community donations on Wishlist Giving Day in March.
New Vital Signs Monitor Funded by Wishli...
Wishlist has funded a new vital signs monitor to be used at hospitals across the region. Clinical Resource Services Nurse Unit Manager, Danielle Lane, explains how this equipment will help the local community.
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K's 4 Cancer ambassador Adam "Jingo" Joh...
Read Adam Johnson's inspiring terminal cancer journey as he faces Stage 4 prostate cancer with courage and love.
Ward 5D raise over $1,017 at Soup for th...
A souperb effort by dedicated health staff going the extra mile for their patients.
Second set of triplets at Wishlist Centr...
Small town mum Brittney Haim couldn’t imagine life any other way without newborn triplets Ivory, Amayah and Emory. The mum of four, partner Aaron Mooney and the babies’ proud big brother Harley, 2, are now home in Wondai after the triplets’ birth and a 10 week stay at Wishlist Centre - Wishlist's patient accommodation facility opposite the Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH).
