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Nov 4, 2025
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Charity

Gympie Music Muster partners with River’s Gift to prevent SIDS

What’s Happening? The Gympie Music Muster has named River’s Gift as its official charity partner for 2025, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to supporting rural families and communities.  The partnership will shine a spotlight on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and the vital work being done to prevent it. At the festival, River’s Gift will launch its new children’s book, ‘Finding Hope’, which introduces safe sleep guidelines in an engaging way.  Festivalgoers will also be able to purchase ‘Hope the Elephant’ teddies, with proceeds going toward the charity’s $100,000 fundraising goal. Why It Matters? As a not-for-profit festival, the Gympie Music Muster has a history of giving back, and this year, it’s focusing on an issue that directly affects families across

Run for charity at Toowoomba Marathon 2025

Join the 2025 Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport Marathon on 3–4 May to support local charities through various running events. Participate to make a positive impact on community health initiatives

Wrap up the year with a lifesaving gift

What’s happening? The Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has launched its annual Christmas Blood Blitz, calling for 250 blood and plasma donors from Toowoomba between December 18 and January 2. The campaign aims to ensure sufficient blood supplies for patients during the busy holiday period. Why it Matters? Blood and plasma donations are essential for patients with immune conditions, cancer, trauma injuries, and women in childbirth. The festive season often sees a decline in donations as routines are disrupted, making it crucial to ensure a steady supply of lifesaving blood products. Belinda Smetioukh, Lifeblood spokesperson, said: “It is vital to have a constant stream of donors to ensure patient needs are met.” Local Impact Toowoomba residents are being called on to

Gympie Music Muster partners with River’s Gift to prevent SIDS

What’s Happening? The Gympie Music Muster has named River’s Gift as its official charity partner for 2025, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to supporting rural families and communities.  The partnership will shine a spotlight on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and the vital work being done to prevent it. At the festival, River’s Gift will launch its new children’s book, ‘Finding Hope’, which introduces safe sleep guidelines in an engaging way.  Festivalgoers will also be able to purchase ‘Hope the Elephant’ teddies, with proceeds going toward the charity’s $100,000 fundraising goal. Why It Matters? As a not-for-profit festival, the Gympie Music

Run for charity at Toowoomba Marathon 2025

Join the 2025 Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport Marathon on 3–4 May to support local charities through various running events. Participate to make a positive impact on community health initiatives

Wrap up the year with a lifesaving gift

What’s happening? The Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has launched its annual Christmas Blood Blitz, calling for 250 blood and plasma donors from Toowoomba between December 18 and January 2. The campaign aims to ensure sufficient blood supplies for patients during the busy holiday period. Why it Matters? Blood and plasma donations are essential for patients with immune conditions, cancer, trauma injuries, and women in childbirth. The festive season often sees a decline in donations as routines are disrupted, making it crucial to ensure a steady supply of lifesaving blood products. Belinda Smetioukh, Lifeblood spokesperson, said: “It is vital to have

Gympie Music Muster partners with River’s Gift to prevent SIDS

What’s Happening? The Gympie Music Muster has named River’s Gift as its official charity partner for 2025, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to supporting rural families and communities.  The partnership will shine a spotlight on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and the vital work being done to prevent it. At the festival, River’s Gift will launch its new children’s book, ‘Finding Hope’, which introduces safe sleep guidelines in an engaging way.  Festivalgoers will also be able to purchase ‘Hope the Elephant’ teddies, with proceeds going toward the charity’s $100,000 fundraising goal. Why It Matters? As a not-for-profit festival, the Gympie Music Muster has a history of giving back, and this year, it’s focusing on an issue that directly affects families across

Run for charity at Toowoomba Marathon 2025

Join the 2025 Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport Marathon on 3–4 May to support local charities through various running events. Participate to make a positive impact on community health initiatives

Wrap up the year with a lifesaving gift

What’s happening? The Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has launched its annual Christmas Blood Blitz, calling for 250 blood and plasma donors from Toowoomba between December 18 and January 2. The campaign aims to ensure sufficient blood supplies for patients during the busy holiday period. Why it Matters? Blood and plasma donations are essential for patients with immune conditions, cancer, trauma injuries, and women in childbirth. The festive season often sees a decline in donations as routines are disrupted, making it crucial to ensure a steady supply of lifesaving blood products. Belinda Smetioukh, Lifeblood spokesperson, said: “It is vital to have a constant stream of donors to ensure patient needs are met.” Local Impact Toowoomba residents are being called on to

Gympie Music Muster partners with River’s Gift to prevent SIDS

What’s Happening? The Gympie Music Muster has named River’s Gift as its official charity partner for 2025, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to supporting rural families and communities.  The partnership will shine a spotlight on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and the vital work being done to prevent it. At the festival, River’s Gift will launch its new children’s book, ‘Finding Hope’, which introduces safe sleep guidelines in an engaging way.  Festivalgoers will also be able to purchase ‘Hope the Elephant’ teddies, with proceeds going toward the charity’s $100,000 fundraising goal. Why It Matters? As a not-for-profit festival, the Gympie Music

Run for charity at Toowoomba Marathon 2025

Join the 2025 Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport Marathon on 3–4 May to support local charities through various running events. Participate to make a positive impact on community health initiatives

Wrap up the year with a lifesaving gift

What’s happening? The Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has launched its annual Christmas Blood Blitz, calling for 250 blood and plasma donors from Toowoomba between December 18 and January 2. The campaign aims to ensure sufficient blood supplies for patients during the busy holiday period. Why it Matters? Blood and plasma donations are essential for patients with immune conditions, cancer, trauma injuries, and women in childbirth. The festive season often sees a decline in donations as routines are disrupted, making it crucial to ensure a steady supply of lifesaving blood products. Belinda Smetioukh, Lifeblood spokesperson, said: “It is vital to have