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More than 26,000 patients have sought treatment at The Friendlies Emergency Department since it opened three years ago on 25th September 2018. Celebrating its third milestone, Friendly Society Private Hospital CEO Alan Cooper said patient numbers to the emergency department continue to show the community support for the service. “We have worked hard to deliver specialist emergency care during times when people need it most, all while offering minimal wait times. Currently, our average waiting time is sitting at aboutMore

The Friendlies Foundation Charity Golf Day was a sell-out for the second year in a row at the Bundaberg Golf Club on Friday 10 September. Our growing green army of Friendlies Volunteers helped the event run smoothly. The combination of perfect weather and some outdoor socialising to round off the day ensured enjoyment for all who got involved. Friendlies Foundation Co-ordinator Maria Ebert said the annual event is always a pleasure to host thanks to the great support received byMore

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Maureen Kimber. She epitomised the spirit of the Friendlies, she truly reflected a servant’s heart and her involvement with the Friendlies was well known throughout Bundaberg. In her teens, Maureen joined the Junior Protestant Alliance Lodge, and in due course, she rose to be its first-ever Grand Mistress in a time when only men ever rose to that exalted position. Her Lodge life naturally led to an involvement in The Friendlies, andMore

Posture and its benefits to your health Posture definition? – Posture refers to the position in which someone holds their body when standing or sitting. – There are many postural types, some of the more common types – check out the picture for reference. – There is no such thing as perfect posture! Even the best posture held for long periods of time can cause you discomfort or pain. This is because the human body is made to MOVE! –More