In Memory of John Munckton, who passed away March 2023
As a past patient of The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH), John knows firsthand the importance of exceptional treatment and life-saving care. In 2018, John underwent heart valve and bypass surgery at TPCH.
John was able to live his life to its fullest, often cheering on his beloved AFL team, the Melbourne Football Club.
To show his appreciation of the wonderful care received at The Prince Charles Hospital, John reached out to The Common Good, and so generously gave one of the largest single gifts ever to the Foundation.
The Common Good would sincerely like to recognise and thank John for his momentous generosity. His contribution will go on to sustain an incredible amount of research into heart disease which will no doubt save more lives like John’s.
PhD candidate Carl Francia first observed the disproportionate impact of Acute Rheumatic Fever and RHD on Indigenous Australians while working as a physiotherapist in 2022.
The hospital’s Occupational Therapy department enlisted the help of some fourth-year UQ students to complete a joint project aimed at promoting Memory Lane and gathering feedback on its usage.
Over the past several decades on The Prince Charles Hospital’s campus, Jacaranda trees have offered shade and shelter from the elements, as well as a beautiful spot for people to gather outside the clinical environments.
National Safe Work Month 2025: This campaign raises awareness of Workplace Health and Safety and provides workplaces around the country with guidance and resources. More here.
A group of sewers from the Coolangatta Seniors, known as the “Fabric Floozies,” have handcrafted fidget blankets for patients with dementia at The Prince Charles Hospital.
