Health

Ipswich City Council is bringing a four-week aquatic access and skills program to Orion Lagoon for people living with a disability.

Rising ‘STAARS’ at Orion Lagoon

Daniel Bouwmeester January 22, 2024 2 min read 0

Ipswich City Council is bringing a four-week aquatic access and skills program to Orion Lagoon, beginning February 5, for people living with a disability. The Water STAARS (Support to Access Aquatic Recreational Spaces) Program is a partnership between the Royal Life Saving Society Queensland (RLSSQ) and the Council’s SEAL Pool Safety Program. Qualified Royal Life…

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The University of Southern Queensland has teamed up with St Andrew's Toowoomba Hospital to install an exhibition in its oncology ward.

Art aids wellbeing for hospital patients and staff

Daniel Bouwmeester January 19, 2024 4 min read 0

The University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) has teamed up with St Andrew’s Toowoomba Hospital to install an exhibition in its oncology ward to help address health and wellbeing for both patients and staff. The exhibition, titled Undercurrent: Arts and Wellbeing, is not just for hospital patients – it’s also for healthcare workers and staff who might…

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Ipswich City Council has re-opened its free pop-up community immunisation clinic at Springfield Central Library for children and seniors.

Pop up for a free jab

Daniel Bouwmeester January 18, 2024 2 min read 0

Ipswich City Council has re-opened its free pop-up community immunisation clinic at Springfield Central Library for children and seniors this year. The Community Immunisation Clinic is available for vaccinations from now until July, and will be open on the first Tuesday of each month – from 9am to 11am – and fourth Tuesday of the…

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Local dancers and teachers are being urged to 'step up' for a survey exploring the health literacy needs of Australian dancers.

Study puts spotlight on dancer health

Daniel Bouwmeester January 15, 2024 3 min read 0

Dancers, teachers, and parents of young dancers are being urged to step up for a survey exploring the health literacy needs of Australian dancers. University of Southern Queensland’s Dr Melanie Fuller, a musculoskeletal physiotherapist and researcher investigating injury reduction in dance, is leading a research team aiming to learn how the dance community wants to…

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A new hysterectomy procedure known as vNOTES has been performed at Mater Private Hospital Springfield for the first time.

Revolutionary hysterectomy surgery comes to Springfield

Daniel Bouwmeester January 13, 2024 3 min read 0

A new hysterectomy procedure that leaves no scars and causes little pain has been performed at Mater Private Hospital Springfield for the first time. The minimally invasive surgery, known as Vaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (vNOTES), involves using specialised instruments through the vagina and into the pelvic cavity. The new procedure is now performed…

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Applications are now open for two strands of grants-based funding to support the local Springfield veteran community.

Grants available for veteran community

Daniel Bouwmeester January 12, 2024 3 min read 0

Applications are now open for local community groups and ex-service organisations to apply for two types of funding to support the veteran community. The Veteran Wellbeing Grants program invites ex-service organisations to apply for grants up to $150,000 to develop community-based projects that support the wellbeing of veterans and families. This program seeks to fund initiatives…

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Given the cost-of-living crisis, the UQ Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing offers ideas to help you manage your summer party budget.

Wholesome summer food on a budget

Daniel Bouwmeester January 2, 2024 3 min read 0

Summer is the perfect time to get together with friends and family and share a delicious meal. You might be hosting, or asked to bring a plate, or simply want to impress everyone with your cooking, but you don’t want to break the bank. This is completely understandable, considering the cost-of-living crisis we are experiencing…

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An expansion to Springfield's WesTEC Trade Training Centre, comprising a new emergency health workshop and classroom, was completed recently.

New WesTEC health ward opens

Daniel Bouwmeester December 31, 2023 2 min read 0

An expansion to the WesTEC Trade Training Centre in Springfield comprising a new emergency health workshop and classroom was completed recently. The brand new $4.2 million Health Experiential Centre features a simulated hospital ward with eight beds plus a nursing station and medical equipment for students to take on vital practical experience. Courses making use…

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Rotary District 9620, the district of the Greater Springfield Rotary, is now running its annual raffle with some valuable prizes.

A Rotary Raffle you should not miss

Daniel Bouwmeester December 26, 2023 2 min read 0

Each year Rotary District 9620 runs a raffle with some very unique and valuable prizes. This year’s raffle is now open, and tickets can be purchased online – how easy is that! The raffle is open to anyone who wishes to buy a ticket. You don’t have to be a Rotarian to enter. The funds…

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On November 25, the Springfield Mo-Men hosted their big casino-themed annual gala fundraiser evening: Movember Gala Casino Night 2023.

Men’s health the big winner at casino gala fundraiser

Daniel Bouwmeester December 24, 2023 3 min read 0

On Saturday, November 25, the Springfield Mo-Men hosted our big casino-themed annual gala fundraiser evening: Movember Gala Casino Night 2023. The evening of fundraising kicked off at 6pm at Springlake Hotel – with tickets costing $150 per person. Many dignitaries representing the local area and community were in attendance. After an incredibly successful 2022 where…

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