Media & Announcements

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Dedicated space for kids to relax and play

9News Queensland
December 23rd, 2024

It’s the season for giving, and some of Queensland’s little patients have just been given the gift of fun with the reopening of The Prince Charles Hospital’s Kids Retreat.

Kids retreat reopens in paediatric ward

7News Brisbane
December 23rd, 2024

A special space for sick kids at The Prince Charles Hospital has reopened after a four-year shutdown.

Give for a child therapist

Courier Mail, Queensland
October 24th, 2024

Meenu Wadhwa is a guardian angel for children in hospital and their families, but it’s a big job, and she needs help. That’s why The Prince Charles Hospital is hoping to put on another therapist to support its  Child Life Therapy service.

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Charlie’s Village

Chermside Guide, Queensland
September 1st, 2024

As Dementia Action Week (September 16-22) approaches, a significant initiative at The Prince Charles Hospital highlights the importance of creating supportive environments for patients living with dementia.

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Peoples day at the Ekka

Courier Mail, Queensland
August 14th, 2024

Wet weather has wreaked havoc for People’s Day at the Ekka with rides closed and displays canned but 40,000 punters are still expected to lap up the iconic Royal Show.

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Wet weather drops crowd numbers for Ekka people’s day

7News Brisbane
August 14th, 2024

The wet weather meant crowd numbers were down for People’s Day at the Ekka.

Even though the Grand Parade was postponed, it didn’t stop many from finding a whole lot of fun at the show.

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Peoples day at the Ekka

9News Queensland
August 14th, 2024

The wet weather did dampen People’s Day at the Ekka, even stopping the Grand Parade postponed for the first time ever, until Saturday.
But the die-hards weren’t put off – tens of thousands braving the conditions for their favourite day of the year.

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Day One of Ekka action!

9News Queensland
August 10th, 2024

Crowds of thousands descended on the RNA showgrounds today for day one of the Ekka.

The event showcasing the best of Queensland’s agricultural industry, with plenty of fun for the whole family.

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Ekka is Just 4 sleeps away!

7News Brisbane
August 6th, 2024

If you like Ekka strawberry sundaes and contributing to good causes, then the famous sundae stand needs hundreds more volunteers, with the proceeds going to life changing research.

There are just 4 sleeps until the Ekka is underway – our well-loved volunteer Peter, shares why he’s serving up sundaes at this year’s show.

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Ekka sundae prep begins!

9News Queensland
May 23rd, 2024

There are just 79 days to go until the Ekka is underway – and today, production began to prepare more than 153,000 strawberry sundaes.
Proceeds from the treats going towards life-changing medical research, at the Prince Charles Hospital.

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Tour de Brisbane sponsored by Transurban 2024

7News Queensland
April 14th, 2024

Thousands of cyclists hit the streets once again, testing themselves in the annual Tour De Brisbane and riding for transplant research.

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