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“Danny had a stroke on 6 August 2025, and he moved into STARS in September to do his rehabilitation with the wonderful team here. Sadly, he won’t be home for Christmas this year. I’ll be here with him on Christmas Day, and he doesn’t know it yet but he’s going to have a group of friends coming in on Boxing Day to help him celebrate, which I know will be a lovely surprise for him. He’s had a rough trot, and we’re hoping for no more complications, especially around Christmas time. Hopefully he’ll be home next year, and we can recommence caravanning with friends. “

💭Monday Mantra - STARS consumer Danny, who is nil by mouth, but wanted to make Christmas biscuits for his partner Tracey, pictured here who spoke on his behalf ...

Unlike the Hallmark movies that come out at this time of year, not everyone feels like their dreams come true at Christmas time. But we are here to give hope and let people know support is available.

Gai and Kristy from Social Work Services at RBWH completed a Quality Improvement Activity exploring social isolation and loneliness in older patients and found frailty is a risk factor for loneliness, with many people not willing to admit it affects them. 😔🥺

"Our recent audit revealed that a large number of older patients were admitted after an unwitnessed fall, showcasing the flow on effects of loneliness for this cohort" shares Gai.

"We understand that loneliness is a common experience that can be prevalent at this time of year.

"It`s important to connect and maintain social contact with friends and reach out to loved ones and neighbours over the holiday period.

"There tends to be a social stigma attached to loneliness, so it`s important to normalise the experience."

Check the comments for some resources for those who may be experiencing loneliness at this time of year 👇 ...

The Facility Services team and REDDY Fun and Fitness at Redcliffe are the stars on top of the Christmas tree this year, as their coordination of the Redcliffe Hospitals donation drive has reached more than 50 local families this festive season. 🎄🌟

Facility Services Coordinators Stacey and Mel have been extra good this year, gathering donations from the very generous Redcliffe staff and filling stockings for the families.

"We will be continuing to support the Redcliffe St Vincent De Paul Christmas appeal to help our community," shares Stacey.

"St Vincent De Paul has provided a list of families who require support and we are providing these families with food hampers and age-appropriate gifts."

👏 A very worthy Shoutout Saturday to the Facility team and our whole Redcliffe Hospital team for their generosity this December. ...

Having a procedure at this time of year might be overwhelming for your child, but that added layer of missing out on Christmas at home is something Lucy is here to help with. 😬

Child Life Therapist Lucy will be at Caboolture over the festive period, talking with children, their parents and siblings around having procedures, providing preparation, comfort and distraction if it`s required as part of her role.

"It can be quite overwhelming for children walking into a clinical environment, and Christmas time adds that extra layer of anxiety," says Lucy.

"My job is to provide play opportunities as well as to help make families` hospital experience a more understood process and reduce the stress of the unknown."

🤗👐 If you happen to find yourself at Caboolture Hospital for your child this festive season, remember that friendly faces like Lucy`s are always here to lend a hand. ...