Magical Effort At Relay For Life
The theme for the 2023 South Burnett Relay For Life was magical – “The Magic of Relay: Dream It, Hope It, Cure It!” – but the real magic was the efforts of the fundraisers.
Call, Push, Shock … And Save A Life!
Volunteers from four Local Ambulance Committees enjoyed a brush up in first aid and CPR training at a mini-workshop in Kingaroy on Wednesday.
$5000 Kickstart To Pink Campaign
“Pinking Up South Burnett” – the region’s annual fundraising campaign for the McGrath Foundation’s breast care nurses – was officially launched on Friday with a generous private donation.
October Roster For Health Nurses
Darling Downs Health’s mobile women’s health nurses will be at various locations in the South Burnett in October.
Nurse Receives Top Award
Kingaroy Hospital nurse Belinda Densley has been named as Queensland’s Credentialled Diabetes Educator of the Year, just three years after taking up the specialty.
First Aid Pays Off For CTC
Staff members and visitors at South Burnett CTC’s Connections office in Murgon will be a little bit safer now, thanks to the donation of a $2000 defibrillator by the Salus Group.
Mental Health Goes Door-To-Door
Sometimes it only takes a conversation … a project that engages residents face-to-face in conversations about mental health and wellbeing has begun in the South Burnett.
Toni Wins Top Award
An annual awards dinner was held recently as a culmination to Child Safety Week.
Shredded Chicken Link To Listeria
Food operators are being warned to stop using a shredded chicken product probably linked to nationwide Listeria cluster.
Ex-Nanango Student Wins Bursary
Former Nanango State High School student Mia Glenny is the lucky recipient of a $1000 National Council of Women in Queensland bursary.
Charlie’s Walking For A Vision
Nanango resident Charlie Hughes’ life changed overnight in 2020.
Mei-Lin Nominated As Everyday Hero
Kingaroy QAS officer-in-charge Mei-Lin Dean has been nominated as a QBANK Everyday Hero for fulfilling her passion to help those in need.
Sept Roster For Health Nurses
Darling Downs Health’s mobile women’s health nurses will be at various locations in the South Burnett in September.
Med Students Get A Taste Of Kingaroy
Kingaroy Hospital welcomed 15 Year 1 medical students from the University of Queensland (UQ) last weekend, allowing them to get an insight into regional healthcare during a four-day program.
Lance Is Walking For A Cause
On Saturday morning, Nanango resident Lance Nash will be taking his dog, Sandy, for a walk … a very long walk.
Ride 4 Relay Explores New Routes
Twenty-two riders have signed up for this year’s new-look Ride 4 Relay fundraiser, with organiser Jason Wyeth hoping they can again raise between $20,000 and $30,000 for Relay For Life.
BlueCare Hopes To Woo Workers
BlueCare – operators of Kingaroy’s Canowindra Aged Care Facility – says it has boosted some workers’ pay by 5 per cent on top of recent mandated award rises.
BreastScreen Van To Visit
A BreastScreen Queensland van will be visiting Cherbourg and Murgon next month.
Young People Asked About Health
Young people aged 12-24 in the South Burnett are being asked to “Talk About” their experiences with local health providers.
Seniors Sign Up For Free Support
The launch of a free service to link vulnerable seniors with essential services like aged care, health and social services has received strong support.
