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The Friendlies’ senior Physiotherapist Mitchell Shorten is leading a “Pain Revolution” in Bundaberg and the Wide Bay region. Mitch (pictured) is part of the Pain Revolution movement which aims to change how people understand pain, especially in rural and regional communities across Australia. As part of the program, Mitchell is completing a Professional Certificate in Pain Sciences at the University of South Australia (UniSA). Mitch is believed to be the first physio in the area to be training as aMore

The Friendlies have welcomed a new group of post-graduate doctors on clinical placements across the hospital.  Staff development manager and senior educator Carolyn Wilson said the program operates in collaboration with the Wide Bay Hospital Health Service (WBHHS) to provide medical education and training.  “The junior doctors work under supervision of highly skilled and experienced clinical supervisors who are all specialist consultants,” Carolyn said.  “Often the junior doctor will enjoy one-on-one time with the consultant during ward rounds and benefitMore

Health professionals looking to establish consulting rooms in Bundaberg have a perfect opportunity to take space in The Friendlies Medical Suites. The architecturally designed modern building on Crofton Street has various options available for casual, permanent, part-time or full-time occupancy. The Friendlies outpatient services manager Loretta Flanagan said reception duties can also be provided. “Visiting specialists can choose to add features such as having a permanent space, appointment bookings managed for them, video conferencing and car parking,” she said. “WeMore

The Friendlies have welcomed three new physiotherapists who joined the Allied Health team this week as recent graduates. Ronnie Erasmus (pictured right) is from the Bundaberg Region and completed his studies at CQU, while Liam Bolton and Ashleigh Raulinaitis came from Brisbane after studying at ACU and Griffith respectively. Allied Health team leader Sara Atkinson welcomed the trio and said it was fantastic to have three new enthusiastic staff on board. “There’s a nationwide shortage of allied health professionals, andMore