Healing the Whole Person: Logan and Beaudesert Hospitals Embrace Spiritual Care
Healing the Whole Person: Logan and Beaudesert Hospitals Embrace Spiritual Care
At Logan and Beaudesert hospitals, a quiet change is taking place—one that speaks to the soul as much as it does to the body. It’s not about high-tech machines or clinical breakthroughs, but about recognising the deeply human need for connection, meaning and comfort during life’s most vulnerable moments. That’s the vision behind the newly…
Gail Forrer
Feel Better, Move Freely: The Local Physio Team Supporting Every Body
At Fizzio for Life, the name says it all—this warm and dedicated team is here to help you feel better for life. With a strong focus on ethical, compassionate care, their expert physiotherapists and accredited exercise physiologists are passionate about helping people of all ages and abilities move with confidence. Principal Physiotherapist Michael Gilbert…
Logan River: A Living Waterway with Stories to Tell
Logan River: A Living Waterway with Stories to Tell
Winding 184 kilometres through Queensland’s Scenic Rim, Logan and Gold Coast regions, the Logan River—known traditionally as Dugulumba—is far more than just a body of water. It’s a living thread that ties together Indigenous culture, colonial history, natural beauty, and modern-day life. Rising in the shadow of Mount Barney near the New South Wales border,…
Why You Live Where You Live: A creative soul grown in Logan
Gail Forrer For Mia-renee Seiler, 20, Cornubia isn’t just a postcode—it’s where she’s grown, explored, struggled, and flourished. Nestled in the heart of Logan, Cornubia has been Mia-renee’s home for the past decade, and her connection to the wider area stretches back even further, from early days in Springwood to the formative friendships and experiences…
They Treat You Like an ‘It’: Calls for More Inclusive Healthcare for People with Intellectual Disability
“They don’t treat you like a person. They treat you like an ‘it’.” That’s how Richard*, who has an intellectual disability, described his encounters with medical professionals. He was one of 18 adults with intellectual disability, and eight support people, interviewed for a study on their experiences—particularly in genetic healthcare. The findings reveal consistent exclusion,…
Reading, roots and real connections:
A community history story-telling mission inspires young hearts Since 1973, Quota Beenleigh has stood as a quiet yet powerful force for good in the Logan community. With a heart firmly fixed on supporting children, youth, and families in need, this local volunteer group continues to find new and meaningful ways to connect, uplift, and inspire….
Lighthouse Care: A journey of miracles and giving
“This journey would not have happened without miracles,” says Lighthouse Care founder Debbie Hill. Miracles have ensured that Debbie, her husband Ron, and now their children have kept their faith and continued their mission for more than 20 years—helping those less fortunate in the Logan area and beyond. However, no matter how far their…
Gail Forrer
Elijah Buol: A Life Dedicated to Hope and Peace
This month marks one year since Elijah Buol OAM took on his role as CEO of Act for Peace, a not-for-profit organization, and 40 years since his birth in South Sudan. His life began amid the turmoil of the Second Sudanese Civil War, one of the longest civil conflicts in history, which claimed more…
Finding Her Voice: How Jenny Aarts discovered joy in jazz later in life
When Jenny Aarts and her late husband decided to travel around Australia, they planned more than just their transport and itinerary. Importantly, they made note of all the places where they could stop, sing, and connect with the local community. A couple of decades earlier, this is something Jenny might not have considered. Although her…
Experience the magic and beauty of life-like flowers
Imagine holding the bouquet of your dreams—untouched by seasons, weather, or time. Thanks to Kris Kirshaw’s expertise in artificial floral design, this vision can become your reality. Forget the outdated days of stiff, plastic-looking arrangements. Today’s artificial flowers are a world apart, offering stunningly realistic beauty and lasting value. With over 30 years of…