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TONY Roberts feels like a winner and in this instance, he certainly is.Mr Roberts has been buying raffle tickets through the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation for years – and was stunned to recently receive a phone call that he had...

For a short time only, every donation to the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation’s Donate for DaNi campaign will be matched dollar-for-dollar, bringing our region $200,000 closer to acquiring state-of-the-art robotic surgical...

A TRANQUIL new space has been unveiled at Mareeba Hospital to support patients and families during end-of-life care.The Serenity Garden, located adjacent to the hospital’s newly opened Palliative Care Room, offers a peaceful outdoor...

Patients will be able to view the Coral Sea from a dedicated outdoor balcony, as part of a $5.6 million upgrade of cancer care facilities at Cairns Hospital.Construction has started on the Cancer Care Hub at the hospital, funded via a...

Tony Cristaudo was gearing up for his first QSuper Cardiac Challenge but becoming increasingly more breathless, the more training he undertook.“Then I woke up on Monday morning, I couldn’t breathe and I coughed up some blood so my wife...

The Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation has been named the winner in the Transforming Food and Drink Environments category at the inaugural 2025 A Better Choice (ABC) Healthcare Awards, recognising its leadership in reshaping food...

Name: Terrance DavisWhich café do you work at? Sea Breeze CafeHave you always lived in FNQ? If not, where did you come from and how long have you been here? Yes, I have lived in Cairns all my life born and bred, and I still complain about...

Name: Karen CapriAge: 65Have you always lived in FNQ? If not, where did you come from and how long have you been here: I came from Brisbane and have been in Cairns about 30 yearsWhat Is Your Volunteer role: craft ladyWhen did you start...

DAN Mosbauer was renowned for many things, but two were particular highlights to his nephew Tommy - playing Uno and Secret Santa.When Dan was diagnosed with cancer, one of his tight-knit family’s hobbies was playing Uno while he underwent...

The 2025 KidsLife Expo has officially set a new benchmark for family fun in Far North Queensland, drawing more than 1700 attendees to the Fred Moule Pavilion for a vibrant celebration of community, childhood, and care.This year’s event...

In May, we proudly hosted the BDO Arrow Experience, bringing together an incredible community of philanthropists, supporters, sponsors, volunteers, and donors to take on two or four of the Arrows of Mt Whitfield.For the first time, we...

More than $210,000 in donated goods and services has transformed the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation’s office — its first major renovation in over a decade — into a modern, functional space purpose-built to support the charity’s...

The Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation has announced a leadership update, reflecting both continuity and renewal in its commitment to improving health care across the region.Chairman Dr Ken Chapman has been reappointed as chair,...

CANCER patients, those at risk of falls, needing rehabilitation after cardiac issues, pregnant women, children and bariatric patients will all benefit from the tireless fundraising work of the Innisfail Hospital Friends of the...

A SPECTACULAR fundraising event on Saturday night raised more than $839,000 — bringing Cairns Hospital within striking distance of securing Far North Queensland’s first surgical robot.With less than $1 million left to raise, the hospital...

A VISIONARY investment made more than 30 years ago by the Cairns branch of the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) has blossomed into a generous $100,000 donation to the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation’s Donate for DaNi campaign.In...

Far North Queensland has been positioned at the forefront of medical innovation, thanks in part to more than $280,000 invested in research grants by the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation.Grants range in value from $5000 to $49,000,...

The Mareeba Hospital Friends of the Foundation has celebrated a significant fundraising milestone, presenting Certificates of Appreciation to eight Great Wheelbarrow Race (GWR) teams which collectively raised almost $20,000 for specialist...

NEW artwork at the Cairns Hospital Emergency Department waiting area is helping provide a colourful distraction for children waiting to be seen.Produced by local artist Melanie Hava in conjunction with the Department’s Cultural Safety...

Children who become patients to the paediatric ward at Cairns Hospital will find cannulation a much easier process, thanks to the generosity of the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation.With a significant donation of $38,454, the...

Walkers in the annual BDO Arrow Experience will be joined by trail runners in 2025, as the event partners with the Great Barrier Reef Masters Games to introduce a trail run event alongside its existing walking challenge.This exciting...