RBWH Foundation

18/02/2026

The NeoBuddy project came to fruition during NeoReturn Coordinator Karen's experience as a NeoRESQ (NICU) nurse. 💕

While retrieving and returning babies between RBWH and regional hospitals she noticed that when the parent/carer could not accompany their vulnerable or critically ill newborn, parents were left with no tangible object or memento of their baby's journey.

Karen explains, "It has been rewarding to see the parents/carers get some enjoyment and comfort from receiving the NeoBuddy. They proudly tell us that they will keep it to show their child as they grow and learn about their time in nursery."

We are incredibly proud to support initiatives such as the NeoBuddy that help transform and advance patient care experiences.

Was your baby a 'NeoBuddy' recipient? 🚗

RBWH parents - was your baby a ‘NeoBuddy’ recipient? 🚑

The NeoBuddy is a special keepsake gifted to those families who use the Neo Return service, established in 2020, following a need to coordinate more efficient transfers between tertiary and regional hospitals. 🥰

Neo Return Coordinator Karen said the organic cotton NeoBuddy gifts are a reminder of the journey and the safe transfer of their baby.

"The service is about getting families back closer to home, familiar surroundings, community and other family members,” Karen said.

"The return vehicle, affectionately known as R4LPH (Returning All Little People Home), is also the star of the show on the NeoBuddy that we have created, which was possible with support from the RBWH Foundation."

17/02/2026

We're excited to announce our Patient Care Initiative and Research Project Grants have been joined by a NEW! Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Grant! 🌟

Do you have a patient care initiative or research idea? We would love to hear more.

🗓️ Applications open 1 March 2026.

Visit https://bit.ly/rbwhf_grants for more information.

16/02/2026

We are incredibly proud to announce the newest recipients of our RBWH Foundation Grants! ✨

These grants have been awarded to support groundbreaking research and innovative patient care initiatives that have the power to transform health outcomes and advance the future of care.

A big congratulations to all our recipients! We can't wait to see the inspiring and meaningful impact your work brings. 💪🏼

13/02/2026

Each year, around 1,500 people are treated for stroke at Metro North hospitals. Up to 80% of people who have had a stroke will experience a sensory impairment.

Thanks to an RBWH Foundation grant, a new therapy called SENSe is being introduced to help restore touch, feeling and purpose for people with sensory impairment after a stroke.

Thank you for sharing, Metro North Health!
To learn more about the SENSe therapy project visit https://bit.ly/3OanxjH ✨

Patting our beloved pets should be an enjoyable experience - but for some stroke patients, they may experience unusual and impaired touch sensations, that can make a cuddle with your cat feel like concrete. 😕

Luckily our STARS team like Occupational Therapist Eloise are here to help, with SENSe therapy (Study of the Effectiveness of Neurorehabilitation on Sensation) assisting patients with sensory impairments.

“After a stroke, people don’t always know where their hands are in the space around them," shares Eloise.

"This can lead to being at risk of ending back up in the ED and impacts the overall quality of their life.

“SENSe therapy retrains how your brain is interpreting the feeling and the environment around the patient, affecting the nerve signals that are going to the brain.” 🧠

The new assessment and treatment kit has been introduced to aid in sensation recovery, thanks to funding from the RBWH Foundation

10/02/2026

✨Our RBWH Foundation Grant Information is now live✨

Do you have a research idea or patient care initiative? We would love to hear more!

Discover all the information you need to apply for a RBWH Foundation research, patient care or NEW! Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander grant.

With applications opening soon don't miss the opportunity to advance your research or bring your patient care initiative to life!

🗓️Applications open 1 March 2026.

Visit https://bit.ly/rbwhf_grants to learn more.

10/02/2026

Thank you IGA Marketplace Ascot for your continued support of the RBWH Foundation through the annual Christmas 'Art of Giving' initiative! ✨

For three years, your commitment and the generosity you inspire from the local community has helped us to deliver life‑changing patient care and research across our hospitals.

Village Voice Brisbane

09/02/2026

🔥Happy Lunar New Year to all who celebrate!🔥

May the Year of the Fire Horse bring you and your family with it a fiery energy, optimism, and a call to chase dreams with confidence. ✨

27/01/2026

National honours for our extraordinary health heroes 🏥👨‍⚕️💜 The RBWH Foundation is thrilled to congratulate RBWH Maxillofacial Surgeon Associate Professor Anthony Lynham AO, Adult Burns Centre A/Director Dr Jason Brown PSM and former Foundation Board Chair Leona Murphy OAM for recognition in the 2026 Australia Day Honours list. Thank you for to healthcare 💪💜

05/01/2026

Despite advancements in 3D printing technologies, nothing yet matches human touch when creating prosthetics-life-like human body parts, such as artificial eyes. The RBWH Foundation is honoured to support the talented RBWH Oral and Maxillofacial team, featured in this ABC report, who enable patients to resume public life after disfiguring illness or injury.

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04/01/2026

Relax these holidays with our inspirational online short story collection showcasing 40 extraordinary humans at the heart of healthcare. This 40th anniversary online initiative, by best-selling author Nick Earls, is ready to be binge-read or savoured, instalment by instalment. Discover the inspirational hospital staff, donors and patients who have helped shaped our history.

Read or listen here: https://bit.ly/4aHpBIX