The Common Good

As we are 5 sleeps from our next Giving Day, we wanted to share an update on the main project you, the incredible community, funded through last year's fundraising appeal in support of The Prince Charles Hospital.   Hospital staff, families and patients alike were keen to have access to a fabulous new kid's retreat area in the paediatrics ward.   The TPCH community and the Foundation have been working hard with our friends at Unita and Collectivus this year to dream up a refreshed space where kids can be kids, even while they're in hospital. As this area would accommodate patients from infants up to 17 years of age, it was important that an inclusive space was developed for all ages.   We are pleased to report that the preliminary designs are complete. Once these are approved, we will share more information with you.   This year, we need to raise $100,000 to fund the immediate needs of the Children's Emergency Department and Paediatrics Ward. Will you help sick and injured kids today? 👉https://lnkd.in/gExJ_HXq

As we approach our fourth Giving Day (NEXT Wednesday, October 23), we've been reflecting on the significant impact of past Giving Days and the meaningful projects they've helped to achieve. Today, we're shining the light on these artistic additions called Healing Ceilings. These were made possible through support generated by Giving Day in 2022. These Healing Ceilings allow patients' minds to wander into nature in The Prince Charles Hospital's thoracic ward. Read more about this colourful addition that brightens the days of staff and patients in this blog: https://lnkd.in/gw-h_Hgd This year, we need to raise $150,000 to fund some more of the immediate needs of the Children's Emergency Department and Paediatrics Ward. Donate today to help us reach our goal and help sick and injured kids https://lnkd.in/gExJ_HXq Metro North Health

In just ONE WEEK our fourth annual Giving Day will be upon us! We are so excited about this chance to make a difference for sick and injured kids who visit The Prince Charles Hospital's Children's Emergency Department and Paediatric Ward. This year, we need to raise $150,000 and your contribution - no matter how big or small - will help us have the greatest positive impact on the hospital's littlest patients and the staff who care for them. Will you help sick and injured kids who visit The Prince Charles Hospital in their time of need? NOW is the time to get involved. Get in early and make a donation today: https://lnkd.in/gExJ_HXq Or to register to volunteer as part of our calling crew, please get in touch with Jonno at jonathan.orourke@tpchfoundation.org.au

📢It's Allied Health Professions Day! While we acknowledge and celebrate the work of ALL caring and compassionate allied health professionals at The Prince Charles Hospital and Caboolture Hospital, today we'd like to highlight the Child Life Therapy (CLT) service. As part of our upcoming Giving Day next week, funds raised will help to expand the invaluable CLT service, which helps to minimise the fear and anxiety experienced by some of The Prince Charles Hospital's littlest patients and improve their coping. This role currently helps about 2,000 patients and their families each year, along with countless staff members from the Children's Emergency Department and Paediatric Ward. We hope that this Giving Day, with the support of our generous community, we can raise enough funds so that more children can experience this invaluable service and more staff can benefit from the program's positive flow-on effects. Learn more about this service here👉 www.tcg.org.au/gd24v2 To donate, click here👉https://lnkd.in/gExJ_HXq

🌟 Join Our Team! The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation is searching for a community-minded Volunteer Coordinator to join us in managing Caboolture Hospital’s volunteer program. This position plays an integral role in the Foundation as a key representative and link with Caboolture Hospital. This role is responsible for the recruitment and retention of volunteers, as well as ensuring compliance with various internal and external requirements and maintaining accurate systems, processes and records to report on this compliance. Experience in volunteer management is not required, but a passion for community and people is essential.  Join us and be part of a foundation recognised as the 2024 QLD Philanthropic Foundation of the Year by Queensland Gives by Queensland Community Foundation. Learn more and apply here 👉 www.tcg.org.au/vccab

Memory Lane is an impactful addition helping patients at The Prince Charles Hospital. Yet this meaningful upgrade was only possible because several parties came together for the common good, including the generous people within our community who supported this project through one of our past Giving Days, compassionate hospital staff from Internal Medicine Services, and the team at The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation.    Our next Giving Day is right around the corner (Wednesday, October 23!). Your generous gifts this year will be directed to The Prince Charles Hospital’s Children’s Emergency Department and Paediatric Ward. To donate to this year’s Giving Day and help us help sick and injured kids who visit the hospital in their time of need, click here 👉https://lnkd.in/gNvcsMxw To learn more about Memory Lane, click here 👉https://lnkd.in/gMP9wUvS

📅 Have you marked The Prince Charles Hospital's Giving Day (October 23) in your calendar? If you haven't, NOW is the time! It's less than a fortnight away, and we need help to make the most significant impact for sick and injured kids who visit the hospital. This year, we hope to raise $150,000 to fund the immediate needs of The Prince Charles Hospital's Children's Emergency Department and Paediatrics Ward. But we can't achieve this feat alone! We need to make hundreds of calls to our incredible supporters on Giving Day itself, and we need many helping hands to make that possible. If you are comfortable jumping on the phone and are free for a volunteer shift, we'd love to hear from you. 🕣Morning Shift: 8:30 am - 11:00 am 🕚 Midday Shift: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm 🕐Afternoon Shift: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm 📧 Please contact Jonno at jonathan.orourke@tpchfoundation.org.au to register or find out more. Metro North Health

Can you help sick kids like Eve this October? In just TWO WEEKS, you will have your chance to make a real difference for kids who visit The Prince Charles Hospital in their time of need.  Our fourth annual Giving Day is on Wednesday, October 23. This year, we need to raise at least $150,000 for crucial equipment and patient care programs for Prince Charles Hospital's Children's Emergency Department and Paediatrics Ward. Your donation this October – no matter its size – will have an impact for some of the hospital's littlest patients. To make a valued contribution, please go to our website ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gMAh-Ssz

Do you remember Aaron (Perth), Rob (Sydney) and Perry (Brisbane)? Over the past 18 months, we have been honoured to share some of their stories. All three are bound by their love of cycling. They also have another thing in common - they are all transplant recipients and advocates for the power of medical research. The trio joined other transplant recipients from around the country to take part in the Australian Transplant Games in Canberra last week. Their participation not only brought them personal victories but also inspired the entire community. Almost two years post heart transplant, Rob's wife Amanda described it as "the most brilliant, emotional and cup-filling week of wins, chats, competition and comradeship." Every story that came from participants in the Transplant Games may have had different endings had it not been without advancements in medical research - advancements that are only made possible when people come together for the common good. Aaron, Rob and Perry - we are so proud of you all. Thank you for showing why medical research is so important and thank you for inspiring so many with what life after transplant can be like.

Did you know that The Prince Charles Hospital’s Children’s Emergency Department is one of the busiest children's emergency departments in Queensland? Each year, thousands of children rely on the care of the compassionate hospital staff. And as the local population grows, so does the number of young patients who need their help. This increasing demand for hospital services means a rising demand for additional equipment and patient care programs. But these are things that need the support of kind community members like you to become a reality. Your contribution, no matter how small, can make a real difference. This Giving Day, can you help us help the littlest patients who visit this hospital? Please make a difference and donate today at our website.