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The Friendlies Foundation Friendship Tree represents the special relationships that grow in a healthcare setting. Public Relations Officer Tunja Cottier said this beautiful hand-painted tree not only added colour and life to The Friendlies hospital foyer, but served a special purpose. “We have special leaves that can be added to the tree in memory of a loved one, in thanks of a staff member or team, or simply to show people’s support of The Friendlies,” Ms Cottier said. “The foundationMore

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Markets, Music, Food and an outdoor screening of Sherlock Gnomes drew more than 600 people to Alexandra Park for The Friendlies Foundation Movie Night Under The Stars. The gold-coin event raised more than $2000 for the charity, thanks to the generous support from those who attended, vendors, volunteers and sponsors. The Friendlies Foundation public relations officer Tunja Cottier said she was pleased with the event and the feedback received. “We really wanted to hold a true community event that wasMore

A complementary therapy that limits hair loss in patients receiving chemotherapy has been made available in Bundaberg for the first time, thanks to The Friendlies Foundation purchase of a $50,000 machine. Patients at the Friendly Society Private Hospital have already begun using the Scalp Cooling Machine, which works to reduce the temperature of the scalp immediately before, during and after chemotherapy treatment. This reduces the blood flow to hair follicles which can prevent or minimise hair loss. Nurse Unit ManagerMore