Archive: The Common Good
Meet Luke Churchill: 2023 PhD Scholarship Recipient
My research will investigate whether lung ultrasound can predict poor lung outcomes in high-risk adult patients undergoing open heart surgery and guide decisions for optimal oxygen delivery and breathing supports…
National Volunteer Week 2023 Australia: A Celebration of Change Makers
National Volunteer Week 2023 Australia: Volunteers are instrumental in the impact The Common Good has, and this week we are acknowledging all that they do.
Stein Tronstad is an avid researcher, family man and traveler, dedicated to supporting ICU patients with his latest project, The ICU of the Future.
A Celebration of Midwifery and Nursing
As the International Day of Midwifery and Nurses is upon us. Let us take a moment to appreciate and thank all nurses and midwives for their selfless service to our…
A chat with The Common Good’s new CEO, Steve Francia
Steve Francia joined The Common Good as Chief Executive Officer in March 2023. The Common Good’s Communication & Media Officer, Isabella Zaini, sat down with Steve to hear about his…
Australian Unity Tour de Brisbane 2023 raised more than $126,000 for transplant research
On Sunday, April 2, thousands of cyclists converged on the river city, replacing motorists on the streets for fun and fundraising at this year’s Australian Unity Tour de Brisbane.
Tree Party for The Common Good: Seventeen Seventy’s Fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis Research
Research has changed the quality of life and the prognosis for many diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis – a condition caused by a genetic mutation that predominantly affects the lungs and…
Heart transplant recipient to complete virtual ride for research
The COVID-19 pandemic changed many lives in various ways, but Rob Hodgson and his family could never have imagined the impact it would have on them.
Child Life Therapist easing worries for The Prince Charles Hospital’s littlest patients
Little Lachie accidentally tripped over and fell into a table, hitting his head and splitting open the skin near his right eye. The nearly two-year-old was bleeding and in pain,…
‘I’ve embedded cycling into my science’: From Australian Mountain Bike Team to Research Fellow
‘I’ve embedded cycling into my science’: Glenn Stewart's journey from Australian Mountain Bike Team to Research Fellow.
A pedal for purpose: Toby's ride for transplant research
This April, The Common Good’s board member, Toby Innes, is riding in the Australian Unity Tour de Brisbane and raising funds for transplant research.
Denise drives donations for cause close to her heart
In 2023, Denise will participate in her second Australian Unity Tour de Brisbane. She’ll take on the ride for the second time to support transplant research.