21/10/2025
Inspiring Support for the Mural Project at the Angliss Hospital
For one local family, the Angliss Hospital has always been a trusted part of their lives. With three young boys - Luca (6), Jude (3), and Hugo (1) - the hospital has been there for some of their most challenging moments.
“We live about 20 minutes from Angliss. I also grew up around here, so it’s always been my local hospital” shared Becki, the boys’ mum.
Their most recent visit was when little Hugo was battling a severe virus. “He needed fluids and monitoring for respiratory issues. I was exhausted and worried, but the staff were incredible.”
This wasn’t their first experience with Angliss Emergency Department. Earlier this year, Jude was admitted with RSV, an infection of the lungs, and required IV fluids. “Both times, the care was amazing. The staff were attentive, compassionate, and always made sure we felt supported. I never felt like a nuisance and they listened.”
When Hugo couldn’t tolerate an IV, the team quickly adapted, using a gastric tube to help him regain strength. “They were checking on me as much as they were checking on Hugo. That meant so much.”
Small gestures made a big difference. “There was a little play area in the lounge, and the nurses even brought toys to our bed so Hugo could play. Once he had more energy, he loved the handmade wooden cars in the lounge.”
Now healthy again, the family encourages everyone taking part in the 2025 Rotary Kids Fun Run with Puffing Billy:
“Have an amazing day! Whatever you can donate will make a real difference—not just to the hospital staff, but to the children who need care. Thank you to the Rotary Club of Emerald for supporting Angliss Hospital in this way.”
This year, funds raised at the event will go towards creating vibrant murals in the Children’s Ward, including spaces where kids wait before and after surgery. The murals will help make hospital visits less clinical and more comforting for young patients and their families.
“A kid-friendly mural would be beautiful. Something bright and cheerful to distract the kids—and the parents too.”
