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Mother-of-four shares story of transplant journey
A Queensland mother who was diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Chronic Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis and later received a lung transplant, shares her story here.
The journey from the Cycle of Giving to the Tour de Brisbane
In 2006, Mary and Mal Long started an event called Cycle of Giving to show their gratitude to Mal’s donor family and medical team.
Chain Reaction Challenge 2024: Helping Kids visiting The Prince Charles Hospital
In March, dozens of cyclists from Brisbane will take part in a 1000 km cycle in and around Adelaide for the Chain Reaction Challenge 2024.
30-year-old heart transplant recipient’s journey to the 2024 Tour de Brisbane
A Perth father who received a heart transplant three years ago is preparing to take part in the 2024 Tour de Brisbane. Read more about his journey and support his ride here.
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024
This February, we acknowledge International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024 and some of the remarkable women who are making a difference in STEM.
Marfan and Aortopathy Conference Brisbane 2024
The Marfan and Aortopathy Conference Brisbane 2024 is on Saturday, April 20, at The Prince Charles Hospital. Click here for more details.
What is Marfan Syndrome? It affects about 1 in 5000 people across the globe, and for some, it can lead to serious or even life-threatening complications. Learn more here.
The Café for The Common Good finds new home at Caboolture Hospital
Caboolture Hospital Café: In exciting news, our café has a new home in the hospital’s recently opened Clinical Services Building.
Take a walk down Memory Lane at The Prince Charles Hospital
At The Prince Charles Hospital, patients and their families are encouraged to take a trip down the newly completed ‘Memory Lane’. Read about the impactful project here.
The Common Good’s 2023 Year in Review: It’s been an impactful year thanks to our phenomenal supporters! Click here to read all about it.
2023 Research Snapshot: 15 Grants completed
In 2023, we awarded 38 research grants and celebrated the completion of 15 grants. Click here to learn more.
Hospitals United for Sick Kids
The Common Good is proud to be a partner in an incredible alliance for sick kids called Hospitals United for Sick Kids (HUSK) (formerly Curing Homesickness) – the only national alliance of hospitals for children in Australia.