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Welcome to Ambulance Wish Queensland fulfilling last wishes and creating memories forever for loved ones
Our purpose is simple: to give Queenslanders living with a life-limiting condition access to the planning, coordination, specialist transport and clinical care they need to fulfil their last wish and create memories forever.
Who can resist sunny days, fresh air and wide-open fields? Not Liz! Her wish was…
A wet and wonderful Wish at Australia Zoo for Jane. Jane is very fond of…
Family wishes are always filled with love and laughter. Sherrie’s wish was to have an…
A truly magical wish was fulfilled this past Sunday. As a guest at Katie Rose…
Home is where the heart is. Like most wishes Ambulance Wish curate, Maree’s wish…
A special wish for Ms M. Joined by her family, Ms M was treated to…
Kangaroo Point Cliffs, a wonderful wish location for Robyn. Joining Robyn on this picnic was…
James, alongside his daughter Celine and friends Brian, Heather and Gabby, has a special place…
The sun shone on a very special family day out at Lakeside Park. Anthony was…
Palliative Care Queensland is excited to announce that Katie Rose Cottage Hospice have joined Ambulance…
Piper Joe McGhee, a friend of Ambulance Wish QLD, last week supported a last wish…
Robert, who goes by Ray, was Ambulance Wish’s 4th wish in 2024. His wish? A…
On February 11, Dynes' wish saw him celebrate a family lunch at The Maroochy Surf…
Bruce’s wish took him back to the place that sowed the seeds for a lifetime…
To watch your children get married is a feeling like no other. It can bring…
Christmas, a season that revolves around creating memories and cherishing moments with loved ones, held…
The Spectacle Garden, with its carefully planned layout and vibrant floral displays, has become a…
Palliative Care Queensland is excited to announce that Mater Health Services – Cancer Care, are…
Ross celebrated his birthday with a down-to-earth party at the Bribie Island Hotel. Joined by his wife Julie…
On the 21st of November 2023, Ambulance Wish Qld in collaboration with Story Dogs Queensland…
For Malcolm, a life-long fisherman, spending the morning casting a line off the Wynnum Jetty…
Robert’s wish was simple; to spend time with his partner Elaine and friends while overlooking…
Darryl's last wish was to leave the hospital and visit Burleigh Heads Beach with his…
On Friday 29th September, Barry’s wish to see his home one more time and spend…
Ian had considered Shorncliffe his home for a remarkable fifty years. Alongside his cherished wife,…
Karen, a mother of three, had her lifelong dream come true with the help of…
Marion’s bond with her best friend Kerri-Anne and her daughter Sonia is unbreakable and to…
Des’s wish was simple: to have a picnic in the park overlooking Bramble Bay with…
Today marks a heartwarming milestone for Palliative Care Queensland, as its signature program Ambulance Wish…
For Rick, fishing has always been a source of solace and serenity and the prospect…
Beverly, affectionately known as Bev, has always been a die-hard fan of the Brisbane Lions.…
For many, home is where the heart is and often this extends far beyond four…
A mother’s love knows no bounds. A heartwarming Last Wish was fulfilled for Adriana, a…
Patricia, lovingly known as Trish, is a beloved member of the Blackbutt community. As such,…
Carol’s most cherished wish was to relive beautiful memories of times spent with her beloved…
Dianne had always dreamt of experiencing the magic of Cirque du Soleil. With the help…
Ambulance Wish Queensland fulfilled another wish last week in partnership with Queensland Children's Hospital Specialist…
Jean has always loved animals, holding a special torch for the animals of the African…
Patricia’s wish was to visit her daughter’s home overlooking the Glass House Mountains. As Patricia…
Rik, a seasoned motorbike racer, had a heartfelt wish to visit his home and see…
With memories of having won the 2022 Friday Night League Championship with his cousin Matty,…
While Cheryl has been a North Queensland Cowboys member since 2016, she has not yet…
Russel’s wish was to watch his favourite NRL team, the Brisbane Broncos play at Suncorp…
On a picture-perfect Queensland winter’s day, Shannon wished to create forever memories with her family…
They say, the best things in life are the people we love, the places we’ve been, and…
To return to her childhood home that had been in the family for over 5…
For many of our Wish Recipients people and places are at the heart of their…
For Steven (lovingly known as “Fred”), the smell of freshly cut turf and the sound…
For Nicole, her wish was all about bringing joy and a smile to her 4-year-old…
Like many Queenslanders’, Nancy is a proud and passionate Bronco’s supporter, having supported the…
Brian was a three-time premiership winning Assistant Coach for the Magpies – spending 22 years…
There are few sounds as rousing and emotionally moving as the those of Scottish Bagpipes.…
William Smith, better known as Bill, is one of a few rare individuals in life…
To feel the warmth and love of our family and friends as they gather around…
There is a tangible beauty in enjoying a picnic by the water, as you listen…
Many of our wish recipients love nothing more than getting up close and personal with…
For many of our Wish Recipients, people and places are at the heart of their…
Many of Gianna’s (Gigi’s) memories are connected to her love of movies and at the…
Joined by mum Jan and stepfather Shaun, brother Nick, sister-in-law Caitlin, Aunt Julia, Uncle Sam,…
On Monday 27th February, for her Wish, Mary wanted to take a trip to King’s…
Annette is one of those lovely people you are fortunate to meet in life who…
On Wednesday 8th February, with the sun shining and a cool sea breeze, it really…
For Lewis, there is something special about being close to the ocean, and as a…
Memories forever are what we try to create through Ambulance Wish Queensland, and we were…
From festive feasts to a family BBQ, the gathering together of those we love over…
For Arna, home and family have always been at the heart of her world, and…
There is something magical about a Queensland sunset as the glorious reds, oranges, and yellows…
Queenslanders love our outdoor lifestyle, and why wouldn’t we? Blessed by a warm climate and…
Christmas is a time for creating memories forever and for spending time with those closest…
Spending time with the people you love is central to our lives. The connections, shared…
Who doesn’t love the magic of movies? Who doesn’t love thrilling, adrenaline-pumping rollercoasters? Who doesn’t…
There is something about us Queenslanders that draws us to the beautiful beaches that stretch…
Uncle Bill’s Wish Was To Be Reunited With His 1999 Sunshine Coast Rugby League 2nd…
Chris loves action and adventure movies, especially those moments of adrenaline-fuelled action where the hero…
Philip has many loves. Family, home, gardening, dogs and cars and today it was Ambulance…
There is no place more comforting than home-sweet-home and this was the case for Ross…
Surrounded by stunning plants and flowers in the courtyard of Metro North HHS - The…
For Amanda, a trip to the Zoo with her children was the perfect way to…
For movie buff Diane, immersing herself in the thrills, spills, action, or romance of a…
For many Brisbane families, memories forever have been created at Rocks Riverside Park and for…
On a beautiful Brisbane winter day, Tameka’s Wish was to capture memories forever with her…
Thank you to our wonderful wish team John, Angela and Alicea for fulfilling this last…
We all know that home is where the heart is and for Christine that is…
For local rugby league fan Mark, there was only one possible wish that he could…
To launch our Ambulance Wish Queensland Townsville Hub it was our pleasure to treat Townsville…
For Armed Forces Veteran Paul, there was one bucket list item that he never ticked…
Places have special meaning for us all. We can all picture one special place that…
Rodney’s family mean the world to him. On a beautiful sunny Brisbane day, Ambulance Wish…
Kienan loves being surrounded by friends and family, enjoying good times and laughter in good…
For many of us, home is where the heart is, a special place where we…
For Darrell, there is nothing more special than sharing a moment with one of man’s…
For animal lover Bruce, there was only one possible destination for his Ambulance Wish, Australia…
For Shukri, family has always been a central part of her life, but for Shukri’s…
Proud father of the bride Grant together with his lovely wife Tina hatched a special…
Anyone who has ever owned a pet knows just how much love they bring into…
Aunty Edna's wish was to return to one of her ancestral countries, Minjerribah (Stradbroke), the island of the sun and sea…
Leanne's Wish was to reach the highest heights in Australia, which meant ascending the mind-bogglingly…
For Peter, there is something special about catching up with friends and family, enjoying a…
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary has long been an icon of Brisbane, with visitors attracted to…
On a picture-perfect Queensland winter's day, Ray wished to create forever memories for his family…
After 50 years together, raising a family, sharing the ups and downs of life and…
Located on the Albert River, the Eagleby Wetlands are home to more than 200 native…
There are few sounds that stir the soul of a Scot more than the rousing…
For four generations of animal lovers, a Wish came true today as Ambulance Wish Queensland…
For retired baker Pascal, the key ingredients for his Ambulance Wish were a trip to…
Lynette’s wish was to visit her home in Dayboro and have lunch with her family
Jessica’s wish was to take her three children to Movie World. Jessica was able to…
Shirley’s wish was to capture the memories of her childhood days skating at the Redcliffe…
A visit home to spend some time with a much-loved pet helped Ambulance Wish Queensland to…
As Sophie and Zoe spent an afternoon being captivated by Princess Elsa, forever memories were…
For Daniel Cho, moving to Brisbane began a love affair with the region that culminated in a wish to visit Redcliffe’s…
For Andy Clarke sharing a cold beer and eating his favourite creamy chicken and vegetable…
Former Queensland AFL grand final hero Ross Whyte had his last sporting wish granted today…
Ambulance Wish Queensland made a last wish come true today, creating forever memories for Joan, a…
Ambulance Wish Queensland made a last wish come true today, creating forever memories for Sayuri…
On the 9th November 2020, Ambulance Wish Queensland created forever memories for Man Wah who…
A passion for fast cars, riffing on a guitar and morning teas that involve ‘anything…
For four generations of a Brisbane family, forever memories were created from a last wish…
When Trevor was a child, he had dreamt of flying… of soaring above the clouds…
My name is Donna and you supported my darling Mum on the 6th of Jan to attend my wedding. Justin, my entire family and I are profoundly grateful for making my mum’s final wish a reality. Your compassion and support on our special day brought immense comfort.
Your teams compassion care and genuine affection for my darling Mum was obvious and we will truly never be able to thank you enough. My Dad and I plan on donating and further I am excited now I have a charity that means so much to my family and has touched my life directly.
Your paramedics, photographer and the Ambulance Wish Queensland Team were truly amazing. Everyone, but especially Des had the best time ever. It was so beautiful to see Des so bright and happy with all his mates and family around him. He couldn’t stop talking about the whole day. He kept saying, “All this for me, ME!” He is so appreciative and thankful that it is heartbreaking knowing his time is so limited.
Please pass on our huge THANK YOU from Des and all our family, to those involved on the day.
THANK YOU also to Ambulance Wish Queensland and staff for turning wishes into realities. Massive thanks to all its volunteers for giving their precious time to make other people’s lives more enjoyable and meaningful.
Ambulance Wish Queensland now holds a special place in my heart and I will continue to give my support whenever I am able.
This was a wonderful experience. To be able to experience the shared humanity with Bev (more than her being my patient) was great.
There is no medication that would be able to produce the amount of joy that Bev experienced by doing this. It was a transcendent experience – not only for her, but for her family and the Wish team. This wish came about through reviewing Bev’s advance care planning documents.
When I have future advance care planning discussions with patients – I will have more of a focus on dreams and important goals. More people (patients and their carers) would benefit from an experience that connects us with joy and shared humanity. The ripple effects are quite profound.
Louise Durham, Nurse Practitioner
“The team members who were on shift – they all felt extremely privileged to be able to assist in such a tough time. Keep doing what you are doing! It is incredible work!!”
“We had worked with Lauren and the Ambulance Wish team previously and were in a position to be able to assist again, so jumped at the opportunity. Our team really appreciate the opportunity to help make memories for the patients and their families. Our team are proud to support these wishes and seeing the smiles on the patients and families is great. Keep up the great work and please reach out if we can be of assistance in future!”
“Our charity was approached to provide a therapy dog to spend time with a Wish recipient. The Wish recipient we assisted wanted to share his wish with others in the hospital beds around him as he was too ill to use the time fully himself, so even at this time he thought of others and impacted them too. We were happy to help with this request. We feel the Ambulance Wish Team do a fantastic service and can’t think of any way to improve their services.”
“I just wanted to say thank you so very much for yesterday, it meant so much to Jack and his family. For a guy of very few words these days, Jack said “I’ve loved all of today, dolphins were the best”. The whole process has been seamless and we are so fortunate that a service like yours exists.”
Aine (Occupational Therapist, Supportive and Specialist Community Palliative Care, Gold Coast Health)
We are soooooo incredibly grateful for that day and the team helping us to make that all happen. The memories we have will be soooooo loved.
Thank you so much Lauren! Your team have just created a miracle from last Tuesday…and I will rave and share and talk about you all as much as I can…might even buy a ticket to your fund raising event at the end of this year. Ambulance Wishes will also be a part of our storytelling…you are forever in our hearts.
I just wanted to write and say an enormous THANK YOU to you and the team who were there on the day in organising such a a special experience.
The generosity, kindness and support that all the staff offered on the day was so beautiful and truly appreciated. My Dad thoroughly enjoyed the day – as did we! Jenny, Mark, Sara and I and all of our family and close friends who attended will certainly treasure this incredible memory and experience. It brought some light and joy to our hearts that been heavy for some time now.
Again, I can say it enough – THANK YOU.
We can’t thank you and the Ambulance Wish team enough for making Mums wish come true. It was such a fabulous day & as you know the last time they will be able to be together. Emilia & Kristy were so caring and compassionate with us all especially Mum and Dad.
Thank you again from the bottom of our Hearts, you are all amazing ♥♥♥
