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Life-changing care

Life-changing care

Imagine a day where no one in Far North Queensland has to travel far for life-changing surgery.Where cutting-edge technology is within reach of every family, friend and neighbour. That day is closer than ever, and it starts with you.Your...

A letter from Dr Wu

A letter from Dr Wu

We may not know each other personally, but I feel we're connected through a shared love for our Far North Queensland community. I'm Dr Roxanne Wu, Clinical Director of Surgery at Cairns Hospital.Every day, I see firsthand the incredible...

All patients benefit

All patients benefit

Babies being born through to elderly patients, will benefit from more than $21,000 worth of new equipment that will enhance care for patients using Innisfail Hospital, thanks to generous contributions from the Friends of the Foundation...

Patient’s gift powers care

Patient’s gift powers care

AN Atherton local’s personal hospital experience has resulted in him donating $20,000 to buy a new ultrasound machine.The skin on Tom Draper’s hand was peeled back when a lump of timber fell on it, so being a practical sort of bloke, he...

Challenge pedals past $326K

Challenge pedals past $326K

The 2024 QSuper Cardiac Challenge has united communities and raised more than $326,000 to improve cardiac care for Far North Queenslanders.This year marked the fifth anniversary of QSuper, part of Australian Retirement Trust, as the proud...

$200K worth of equipment

$200K worth of equipment

ALMOST $200,000 worth of equipment to improve patient outcomes and ease the patient journey, has been handed over to Mossman Hospital.Fundraising activities in the past 12 months by the Mossman Hospital Friends of the Foundation (a...

Farewell Robyn Boundy

Farewell Robyn Boundy

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announced the sad passing of our board member Robyn Boundy, who left us after a short illness in October.Her loss is a tremendous blow not only to our Foundation but to the entire community she so...

Bank cements relationship

Bank cements relationship

MORE than $25,000 was raised at three banking golf days this year, with the Foundation’s Donate for DaNi campaign the beneficiary.The Foundation’s very long-standing relationship with CBA was cemented once again at a golf day that raised...

Research Symposium success

Research Symposium success

A taste of research in the tropics was among the themes of the annual Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service Research and Innovation Symposium, recently.It was our honour to once again sponsor this important event which...

Couple’s generosity shines

Couple’s generosity shines

The need for FNQ residents to have access to the best surgical technology, has been recognised by “part-time” locals, who have donated $100,000 to the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation’s Donate for DaNi campaign.The campaign is the...

Nu Nu event shines

Nu Nu event shines

The Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation (FNQHF) has been swept up in a wave of pink-tinged generosity, with the 21st Melbourne Cup Luncheon at Nu Nu Restaurant raising an incredible $120,000 for the Foundation’s Donate for DaNi...

Trinity backs innovation

Trinity backs innovation

An extraordinary display of community generosity has resulted in more than $411,000 being raised at the fifth annual Trinity Advisory Christmas Charity Luncheon, held on Friday, November 22, 2024 for the Far North Queensland Hospital...

Expo supports campaign

Expo supports campaign

More than $2500 was raised for Donate for DaNi at the KidsLife EXPO recently.Despite the weather trying to rain on the parade for the first KidsLife Magazine KidsLife EXPO in 16 years, the sun came out right on 9am and prayers were...

Allied health honours

Allied health honours

Congratulations to Sorelle Doherty for her Overall Excellence in Clinical Care award at the 2024 Allied Health Awards.The Foundation was once again proud to sponsor this important and very well-supported event.The awards recognise...

Vollie Q&A – Krystyna Kelly

Vollie Q&A – Krystyna Kelly

Age: 67Have you always lived in FNQ? If not, where did you come from and how long have you been here: Came from the UK in 1986 to Brisbane and then Cairns. I’ve been living in Cairns for 25 years.Volunteer role: Info desk and gen med.When...

Cafe Chat – Julie Wilson

Cafe Chat – Julie Wilson

Which café do you work at? bothHave you always lived in FNQ? If not, where did you come from and how long have you been here? I am from Sydney but have been here for 32 years.What date did you start with the Foundation: April 2023Star...

Milestones celebrated

Milestones celebrated

More than 30 years of fundraising achievements have been celebrated as the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation marked the 20th and 10th work anniversaries of Fundraising and MarketingManager Glenys Duncombe and Communications Officer...

$1.32M delivers equipment

$1.32M delivers equipment

MORE than $1.32 million worth of life-enhancing medical equipment and research has been delivered by the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation. The Foundation’s 2023-2024 Annual Report has been tabled in State...

Backo backs cardiology

Backo backs cardiology

A LEGEND of rugby league is throwing his weight behind an innovative new aspect to the QSuper Cardiac Challenge. Sam Backo, who is lucky to be alive after a massive heart attack while undergoing unrelated orthopaedic...

Winners celebrate prize win

Winners celebrate prize win

MORE than $60,000 in raffle prizes have been handed out to lucky Far North Queenslanders who supported improving health services in the region. Tickets in the prizes in the BDO Arrow Experience raffle and walk of the...

Harmony of beginnings

Harmony of beginnings

STUNNING artwork and a comforting, private space have been provided at Cairns Hospital for families who experience pregnancy loss, thanks to community support.  The $200,000 project has been a collaboration between...