How You Make a Difference
Your support has recently funded innovative medical research to purchasing vital equipment and upgrading services, changing the lives of Sunshine Coast patients and their families.
Helping Heart Failure Patients in the Community
Use of a smartphone based interactive system for heart failure patients in the community.
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Supporting Patients with Complex Needs
Updating emergency management plans for 150 children each year with complex and rare medical conditions.
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Helping At-Risk Mums
Funding a Clinical Nurse Consultant to support newborns and their mothers experiencing domestic violence and trauma.
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Sara Stedy Device
Wishlist has helped more stroke patients get off their feet at a speedier time thanks to funding a $2500 device.
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Wishlist Wellness Garden
Funding a therapeutic outdoor space for patients needing rehabilitation at Gympie Hospital to the tune of $200,000.
Specialised Spinal Bed
A Specialised Spinal Bed for the Intensive Care Unit to help safely turn patients who have unstable spines.
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Smileyscope
An additional Smileyscope for the anaesthetic department to distract patients receiving treatment.
Renal Pharmacist Outpatient Clinic
Establish an outpatient pharmacy service for patients with Chronic Kidney Disease and those receiving a kidney transplant.
Paracentesis Training Program & Equipment
Improving patient outcomes & adherence to treatment guidelines with the development of a paracentesis education program.
Point of Care Ultrasound Machines
3 Point of Care Ultrasound machines for SCUH, Nambour & Gympie Emergency Departments to allow bedside ultrasounds.
Vital Equipment for Health and Wellness Clinics
Vital equipment and resources for nurse-led Health and Wellness Clinics to support mental health patients.
Bariatric Equipment
Bariatric equipment including a specialised shower chair and wheelchair for Gympie Hospital.
YAG Laser
Ophthalmology clinicians can administer immediate treatment onsite to reduce the risk of permanent eye damage.
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Wheelchair Scale for Children
Wheelchair scales for children with disabilities to enhance inclusion at the Gympie Hospital Outpatient Unit.
Speech Pathology Resources
Resources for the Gympie Child Health Speech Pathology Service. Funded by 92.7 MIX FM’s Give Me 5 appeal.
Pregnancy Loss Pilot Program
A $10,000 pilot program to improve the surgical care of women with early pregnancy loss. Funded by 92.7 MIX FM’s Give Me 5 appeal.
Paediatric Assessment Tools
Assessment tools for the Paediatric Allied Health Team to deliver high quality care. Funded by 92.7 MIX FM’s Give Me 5 appeal.
Calming Wall Art for Medical Imaging
Calming Wall Art for Medical Imaging to distract and entertain young patients. Funded by 92.7 MIX FM’s Give Me 5 appeal.
Smileyscopes
5 virtual reality goggles have been funded by 92.7 MIX FM's Give Me 5 appeal to distract patients receiving painful tests or procedure.
Resuscitation System
A Giraffe Star Neonatal Resuscitation System which will be part of the life-saving equipment in our emergency department.
Portable Ultrasounds
Two portable ultrasounds for mums using the Maternity Outreach Service.
Blood Analyser
A Radiometer Arterial Blood Gas Analyser Flex 90 Plus will improve the accuracy of blood analysis for at-risk newborns.
Blood Pressure Monitors
20 blood pressure monitors will be loaned to heart patients for a 3 month period to closely monitor their blood pressure.
Buzzy Bee Devices
Buzzy bee distraction devices are being used in the Ambulatory Care Unit at SCUH to distract patients undergoing procedures.
Acute Pain Leaflets
Acute Pain leaflets are circulating Emergency & Surgical Departments to provide patients with a clear pain management plan.
Interactive Play Area
Interactive Play Area in the Extended Day Surgery Unit.
Ophthalmology Equipment
6 vital pieces of Ophthalmology Equipment for the Caloundra Ophthalmology Unit.
Breech Baby Workshop
A Breech Baby workshop to upskill staff to deliver breech babies safely.
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Brain Trainer Plus Program
Brain Trainer Plus Program to help stroke patients in their recovery.
AccuVein
AccuVein equipment to aid in easy cannulation of babies and children, as well as cancer patients at the Adem Crosby Center.
Transonic Machine
Transonic Machine to help detect abnormal blood flow which can reduce stress and trauma to dialysis patients.
Parents Retreat
The Parents Retreat makes life a little easier for parents of pre-term babies.
Colposcope
Lessening patient wait times and aid faster diagnosis of women’s cancers.
Rhino-Laryngoscope
With video monitoring, assists cancer patients undergoing radiation at the Adem Crosby Centre.
Smart TV, Wall Bracket & Soundbar
To enhance the Maternity service and aid staff training.
Wall Print
To help create a calming and soothing environment as you welcome your baby.
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