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15 October 2026
Nominations open for new Bundaberg Hospital Community Reference Group
Locals are invited to nominate their interest to join a ‘New Bundaberg Hospital Community Reference Group’, which will provide a forum for consultation and two-way information sharing between the project team.
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29 September 2026
Health Hero - Kathryn Cumner
Meet our latest Health Hero WBHHS Manager Information Security and Compliance Kathryn Cumner.
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29 September 2026
Talk Like a Pirate Day delivers treasure trove of smiles and prizes
Talk Like a Pirate Day inspired imagination as the Bundaberg Hospital paediatric ward raised money for funds for Childhood Cancer Support.
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28 July 2026
Supporting healthy futures for children in rural communities
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker and Health Practitioner delivering essential health screenings to children at rural schools across the region.
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24 June 2026
Inspiring healthier futures in Wide Bay schools
School-based Youth Health nurses are making a real difference in Wide Bay state high schools, inspiring young people to embrace healthier choices and take charge of their wellbeing.
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28 May 2026
Supporting care beyond the bedside
$40 000 donation from Hervey Bay and Maryborough Hospital Auxiliaries support priority wish list items.
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27 May 2026
Touching lives every day through care and comfort
Volunteer Trish Hummerston founded Kids Comfort, donating more than 20,000 children’s activity bags, 21,000 teddy bears and 1,000 patient blankets over the past decade
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24 March 2026
Conversations and shared experience deepen understanding of child protection
A Child Protection workshop hosted by Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service has raised awareness and education around child sexual abuse for health and community stakeholders.
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29 January 2026
Bright new artwork transforms Hervey Bay Hospital Children's Ward
Children and families staying in Hervey Bay Hospital’s Children’s Ward are being welcomed into a brighter, more engaging environment thanks to a new series of themed artwork wraps transforming patient rooms.
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01 October 2025
Shiver me timbers! Crew raises gold for childhood cancer
Bundaberg Hospital’s Paediatric Ward was transformed into a sea of pirates as staff, patients, families and community members joined forces to raise funds for Childhood Cancer Support through the annual Talk Like a Pirate Day.
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28 August 2025
Every child in every community needs a safe and supportive environment
During Child Protection Week (7-13 September) our Child Protection team is getting involved by spreading the message that together, we can help to ensure every child has a fair go and that every conversation matters.