Buderim Private Hospital

19/12/2025

🎶A big thank you to the Buderim Male Choir for their annual visit to Buderim Private Hospital last week – spreading festive cheer throughout our wards with beautiful traditional and Australian carols. Your music brought joy to our patients and staff, and we’re so grateful for the time and talent you share with our community. 💛

👉 Read more about their visit and what they’ve got planned next year:
https://bit.ly/4iWQV84

The Buderim Male Choir wound up their year with their annual visit to Buderim Private Hospital on Monday on 8 December. They visited all the wards and sang a bracket of traditional and Australian carols in each. Choir President Barry Leigh said the event was something the group always enjoyed. “Th...

18/12/2025

A small gesture, but a heartfelt thank you 💝

This week, our Executive team visited departments across the hospital to share some sweet treats and plenty of smiles, as a way of saying thank you to our incredible staff.

Every day, our teams show dedication, compassion and professionalism in caring for our patients and supporting one another. This was a small token of appreciation for the enormous contribution they have made throughout the year.

To those working over the Christmas period — thank you for being there when it matters most. And to those taking some well-earned leave — we hope you enjoy a well-deserved break with loved ones. 🎄

17/12/2025

A touching message for the Buderim Private Hospital Cindy Mackenzie Breast Cancer Program. 💕

"Thank you Cindy Mackenzie Breast Cancer Program and team.

"I have had a very challenging last 18 months. Starting with the shock of being diagnosed with a DCIS and then having a single mastectomy a short time later. I was then on a waiting list for a prophylactic mastectomy of my other breast. Prior to this surgery a biopsy showed cancer in this right breast and so I quickly had the mastectomy. After this surgery, discussing the results with the doctor found out that I would need chemotherapy and radiation.

"This was not what I had expected or planned and am now needing at least 6 months of work. I had just wanted to return to work and get on with my life.

"I have started my chemotherapy. I’m adjusting and have great support and feel very grateful.

"Last week I had my first swim in the ocean in 8 weeks and I got to wear my swim form that I purchased with some of the Tracey G voucher you generously gave me. It allowed me to do something I love and something that is an important part of my self-care and not having to feel self-conscious about my appearance whilst doing it.

"Thank you so much. I greatly appreciate this kind gesture 🙏."

16/12/2025

A big congratulations to our October VIP Award winner, Louise! 🙌

A Registered Nurse - CVT, Louise receives the VIP Award for delivering exceptional patient care with unwavering compassion and kindness. She is a dedicated team supporter, ensuring critical care services are available to our community at all times. 👏

Our staff VIP Awards recognise team members who go above and beyond to put our Values into Practice. Recipients are chosen for their outstanding contributions to make Buderim Private Hospital not only an exceptional place to be cared for but also a great place to work. 💙

Buderim Private Hospital is proudly part of UnitingCare.

12/12/2025

Our incredible Critical Care Services 'Team Tachycardia' recently took on the Spartan Sprint — a 5km obstacle course packed with walls, ropes, mud, water and 20 tough challenges — all in support of breast cancer research.

We’re so proud to share that the team raised more than $600 for this important cause. 💗

👏👏 Well done, Team Tachycardia! 👏👏

09/12/2025

We’re delighted to share that Sub-Specialist Urogynaecologist Dr Peta Higgs has performed her first vNOTES procedure here at Buderim.

VNOTES (Vaginal Natural Or***ce Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery) is an advanced minimally invasive technique which allows surgeons to operate through the vaginal canal — meaning no abdominal incisions. This approach provides enhanced visualisation for surgeons and can offer benefits for patients such as less postoperative discomfort, quicker recovery, and fewer visible scars compared to traditional laparoscopy.

VNOTES is used for a range of gynaecological procedures, including hysterectomy, ovarian cyst removal and treatment for conditions such as fibroids, endometriosis and prolapse.

We’re proud to support innovative approaches that continue to advance women’s health on the Sunshine Coast. Congratulations to Dr Higgs and our theatre team on this exciting step forward.

04/12/2025

🌟 International Volunteer Day 🌟

Today, we celebrate the extraordinary volunteers who bring warmth, compassion and humanity to our four UnitingCare hospitals.

Every day, they offer comfort in our wards, reassurance to families, and kindness in moments when it’s needed most. Their generosity of spirit is felt in every conversation, every es**rt down a corridor, every gentle smile that helps someone feel seen and supported.

More than 345 volunteers generously give their time, compassion and energy to support patients, families and staff across our hospital network. And each creates a ripple effect of positive change - for themselves, and the people we serve.

This year’s UnitingCare Volunteer Impact Report shares four of these moving stories - Anthony from The Wesley Hospital, Carole from St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital, Dale from Buderim Private Hospital, and Pam from St Stephen's Hospital.

💛 To every volunteer who walks beside our patients, families and staff – thank you for changing lives, yours included.

👉 Read their stories in the 2025 Volunteer Impact Report: https://bit.ly/4iB5JZS

03/12/2025

💗 Supporting local people through their breast cancer journey

“I want to express my deepest gratitude for the wonderful support I have received from the Cindy Mackenzie program. At only 49 years old, I was diagnosed with breast cancer, and this has been the most difficult moment of my life.

"I have two beautiful children and a loving husband, and your help has brought us comfort, strength, and relief during a time when we truly need it.

"The support you have provided means so much to me. The supermarket voucher will make an enormous difference, giving me the ability to purchase the food and essentials I need to keep myself safe and nourished as I prepare for my next chemotherapy treatment. Your kindness has lifted a great weight off my shoulders.

"Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, to everyone involved in the Cindy Mackenzie Program. Your generosity and compassion are helping me face this journey with hope and courage.”

💗 Buderim Private Hospital Cindy Mackenzie Breast Cancer Program provides practical and emotional support to individuals and families across the Sunshine Coast during what can be an overwhelming time. From vouchers to guidance and comfort, every act of kindness helps our community face breast cancer with strength and hope.

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02/12/2025

💗 Bid for a bike, support Sunshine Coast locals affected by breast cancer!

Our friends at the Buderim Private Hospital Cindy Mackenzie Breast Cancer Program are auctioning this one-of-a-kind pink Merida Crossway bike, lovingly restored and hand-painted by Momentum, with custom breast cancer ribbon detailing.

✨ Features include:
• 700c wheels
• Brand new pedals, chain, cables + brake pads
• New bottle + cage
• Near-new tyres, grips, seat
• Stunning custom ribbon artwork

This medium Merida Crossway is in excellent condition and ready to ride — perfect for commuting, fitness, or weekend adventures!

📍 Winning bidder must collect the bike from Buderim Private Hospital.
⏰ Auction closes 5pm, Tuesday, 9 December 2025 — don’t miss out!

💗 All proceeds support people on the Sunshine Coast affected by breast cancer through the Cindy Mackenzie Breast Cancer Program.

A huge thank you to Daniel for this incredible donation. Every bid helps us provide practical and emotional support to local people when they need it most. 💞

🔗 Place your bid here https://www.aus.givergy.com/bicyclecmbcp/

01/12/2025

As the year draws to a close, we'd like to share our gratitude for the amazing teams across our four UnitingCare hospitals and the wider UnitingCare family, who never fail to pull together when times get tough. 🙏

Like earlier this year, when devastating floods impacted North Queensland and Cyclone Alfred swept through the region. Our teams responded with remarkable agility, solidarity and unwavering commitment, rising to meet the challenge with courage and determination. ❤️

Watch the 2025 Full Circle Awards video, where these amazing teams received an honourable mention.

28/11/2025

Recently, we had the privilege of hosting an Appreciation Breakfast to honour the remarkable individuals who embody care, compassion, and connection here at Buderim Private Hospital. 🥐☕

From our Pastoral Care Volunteers, to our denominational visitors, RSL visitors, on-call roster volunteers, and our Chaplains and clergy — every one of them is dedicated to making a difference. ❤️

At the heart of what they do is a powerful reminder: We’re not just about a procedure, diagnosis, or prognosis — we’re caring for a person, someone’s grandparent, parent, sibling, spouse, partner, child, or friend. 💞

As a Hospital Mission and Pastoral Care department, it’s our privilege to celebrate these compassionate hearts who embody the true spirit of care. 🌟💐

27/11/2025

🌟 Celebrating Disability Action Week at Buderim Private Hospital 🌟

This week, we proudly recognise Disability Action Week — a time to acknowledge the vital contributions people with disability make to our workplaces, families and communities.

We joined the Project Search Queensland team for a special morning tea celebrating the achievements of our interns and the power of inclusive employment. Workforce diversity strengthens our hospital, and we’re grateful for the partnerships that help create meaningful opportunities and connections.

Thank you to everyone who came together to mark this important week and continue championing a more inclusive future. Special thanks to: Mayor Rosanna Natoli, our General Manager, Shane Mitchell and the Executive Team, as well as Sunshine Coast service leader Christy and job coach Julie.

👉 Applications are now open for upcoming internships. Want to be part of this journey? Contact us to find out more: https://myuniting.care/ProjectSEARCH2025