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Ipswich Community Support Network
A pilot connecting caring local volunteers with adult hospital patients in Ipswich who have little or no family, friends or support nearby.
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Townsville Community Support Network
A pilot connecting caring local volunteers with adult hospital patients in Townsville who have little or no family, friends or support nearby.
How it started
A simple act of kindness
When QHW became aware of a patient in Townsville who needed basic essentials and had nobody locally to turn to, members of the community stepped forward to help.
Their response showed us that sometimes the support a person needs isn’t complicated — it’s simply having someone willing to show up.
What volunteers do
Practical, non-clinical support
Help depends on each request and what volunteers are comfortable with. It may include:
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Essentials
Delivering donated clothing or toiletries.
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Local errands
Helping with simple, approved local errands.
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Connections
Connecting people with community resources.
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Friendly company
A little human connection during an isolating hospital stay.
Safe and supported — for everyone
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Every volunteer is screened and inducted
Before joining the network.
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Clear boundaries protect patients and volunteers
Support is practical and non-clinical.
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No roster, no minimum commitment
You choose when you're available and whether to accept each request.
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Volunteers never spend their own money
A simple belief
- People matter.
- Kindness matters.
- And no one should have to face hospital alone.
Thank you, Townsville
Register your interest
Tell us a little about yourself. There's no obligation — registering simply starts a conversation.
Required
What happens next
- We'll contact you for a short, friendly chat.
- Screening and a brief induction, so everyone is safe and supported.
- You'll receive requests and choose the ones you're comfortable with.
No roster. No minimum commitment. You never spend your own money.
Help spread the word
Share the poster
Download the poster to share in your workplace, community group or social media. Every share helps more people hear about this.
Questions about this campaign? info@queenslandhospitalwatch.com.au
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