Anzac ceremony at hospital

A ceremony to mark the centenary of the end of World War I will be held at a local hospital on Anzac Day, Wednesday, April 25, at 8:30am.

The ceremony at Brisbane Waters Private Hospital will be open to the public and morning tea will be provided.

The hospital has been hosting Anzac Day ceremonies since it opened in 1978.

Community relationship manager Ms Petrina Waddell said: "For many years, the hospital was known as a veterans' hospital and, over the years, our care for veterans has not diminished."

"We continue to work with the Department of Veterans and provide approved programs such as addictive disorder and veterans and emergency services PTSD programs.

"Veterans gold card holders are covered for any admission and white card holders for all mental health admissions," Ms Waddell said.

"With the new rehabilitation ward recently opened, we have additional beds for veterans and with the new gym and hydrotherapy pool, we have customised day programs."

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Media release, 19 Apr 2018

Petrina Wadell, Brisbane Waters Private Hospital