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It’s National Volunteers Week (15-21 May) and The Friendlies community sends a special shout-out to all the dedicated individuals who give their time to help others. The theme this year is “Better Together” which ties in with The Friendlies’ commitment to friendliness because it’s foundational to our name and culture. There are currently 26 volunteers helping throughout the hospital and interested newcomers are welcome to apply. The volunteers are coordinated through The Friendlies Foundation, which provides an opportunity for peopleMore

International Nurses Day will be celebrated at The Friendlies Private Hospital on Friday, 12 May 2023. The day occurs on the birthday of pioneering nurse Florence Nightingale and this year’s theme is “Our Nurses, Our Future”. The Friendlies’ Director of Clinical Services and Patient Safety, Sandy Blake, said she’s “very proud of the high standard of care our nurses provide” and thanked them for their contributions. “This year’s theme recognises the global health challenges that arose during the COVID pandemicMore

The FSPH Board is disappointed that Country to Coast PHN rejected our application to deliver one of the Federal Government’s promised Urgent Care Clinics in Bundaberg. The Friendlies are ideally placed to deliver this service and achieve the best-possible outcome for the community in reducing pressure on the public health system and General Practice. The partnerships that we have with our skilled emergency physicians, surgeons and GPs are second to none. We also have on-site allied health, pathology, radiology andMore

A leading Queensland nurse has called for positive action to address discrimination against people living with obesity. The Friendlies’ Director of Clinical Services and Patient Safety, Sandy Blake, recently travelled across Australia and New Zealand to promote empathetic care for patients dealing with weight issues. She was joined by UK-based bariatric patient advocate Tracey Carr on a speaking tour to raise awareness about shifting the dial from discrimination to empathy. Sandy said travelling with Tracey, who weighs more than 210kg,More