State gong for Far North Queensland health team

Key points

• The Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation has won the Queensland Change Award at the 2026 Telstra Best of Business Awards. The foundation will represent Queensland at the national awards in November.
• Its more than $31 million investment since 1997 has funded clinical innovation, medical equipment, workforce development and better patient experience across the region.
• Foundation chief executive Gina Hogan said community donations, volunteering and business partnerships help people across the region access healthcare closer to home.