Following disasters like the recent bushfires, you or family members and friends can experience strong feelings of grief or anger, difficulty sleeping, or develop unhelpful behaviours like drinking more alcohol or arguing with people more than usual. You or others you know may develop negative views about the world and yourself. Keep the following messages… [Read More]
Our Margaret battles fires and cares for her Eungella community
Mackay Base Hospital social worker Margaret Barrett has spent the last week preventing fires from engulfing her property and others at Eungella. Margaret has lived in the mountain paradise for 13 years with her husband Greg who is the Parks and Wildlife Senior Ranger. With her llamas and cattle, many just born in the last… [Read More]
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Tribal leader uses diabetes diagnosis to inspire her community
Paulene Barham was first diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at just seven years old. Now 50 years later she is using her diagnosis to inspire others to lead a healthy lifestyle. “I facilitate a number of walking groups in Mackay with a base of about 300 members,” she said. “It is my hope that people… [Read More]
Our Glynis helps man achieve his dream
Mark Rostoks had a dream to finish a marathon, but in his late twenties this dream was shattered when he was left quadriplegic after contracting lymes disease. Being bound to a wheelchair hasn’t slowed Mark down and he was determined not to let this diagnosis get in the way of achieving his dreams. Sarina Hospital… [Read More]
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