From holiday to hospital: Sally's story of gratitude and giving
17 May 2024
Picture it – you’re on your dream tropical overseas holiday, enjoying the beach air and palm trees, only to suddenly, and without warning, end up in hospital in a critical condition. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what happened to Sally and her family while on holidays in North Queensland last month. Accompanied by her husband and two teenage sons, Sally travelled from her home of Devon, England to Australia. The plan was to head north and spend a short amount of time in Townsvi...
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Larapinta trekkers return
13 May 2024
The trekkers from the Destination Adventure and Inspired Adventures Brighter Lives Larapinta Trek have returned! After a wonderful trek fundraising for Brighter Lives, the team have returned with smiles on their faces and so many beautiful photos from this spectacular part of the world! Thank you and well done to our absolutely incredible fundraisers who raised $28,349 for Brighter Lives! Every cent they have fundraised goes to Brighter Lives and stays in NQ, helping right here. Many sausa...
Companion dogs for patients
5 May 2024
Brighter Lives recently funded robotic dogs to help elderly patients staying in hospital. The dogs are not just a cute toy - the fluffy companions help calm and comfort patients by interacting with their ‘owner’ by making the sounds and movements of a real pet.The companion dogs are being used by the frailty intervention team at Townsville University Hospital to help care for patients living with Alzheimer's disease or dementia.Clinical nurse Judith Mercer says companion dogs ar...
Convenience trolley gets some new wheels
16 April 2024
Thanks to Ross River Solar Farm, Brighter Lives now has a brand new convenience trolley. The 'shop on wheels' visits wards around Townsville University Hospital each day so that patients can buy items such as snacks, sugar-free soft drinks, magazines, toys, toiletries and other convenience items. The trolley is operated by volunteers who not only bring items directly to patients in beds, but also take time to have a chat to brighten patients' days. The brand new trolley got a spin ar...
Dream BIG Raffle
18 March 2024
Brighter Lives Dream BIG Raffle - win $10,000 travel voucher! Where would $10,000 worth of travel take you? You can dream BIG in our raffle AND help make a BIG difference here in North Queensland. First prize is a $10,000 travel voucher from Gallivanter Travel Townsville! Second prize is a $500 gift voucher from Jewellery By Design! Buy tickets online Tickets are priced at $5 each, 5 tickets for $20, 12 tickets for $40, 25 tickets for $75, 40 tickets for $100, 100 tickets for $20...
Patients to reap the benefits of $2.5M in medical equipment
29 February 2024
Patients will reap the benefits of $2.5M in medical equipment, as local philanthropist John Williams and Brighter Lives announced the outcome of the John and Vicki Williams Special Funding Round for medical equipment.This funding round was made possible thanks to a $2 million dollar donation from prominent North Queensland husband and wife philanthropists John and the late Vicki Williams – the largest single donation in Brighter Lives’ history.Townsville Hospital and Health Service c...
Larapinta Trek
13 February 2024
Connect to country and challenge yourself in this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Hike through the picturesque Northern Territory, seeing the incredible landscapes and experiencing the traditional culture of Australia. Along the way, you’ll make lifelong friends as you hike this adventure together. Starting at Alice Springs, you’ll head to Wallaby Gap, with views of Euro Ridge, then on to Ormiston Gorge, to Mount Sonder, through the Ormiston Pound Walk and back to Alice Springs. Slee...
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