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Magnolia Health’s founder, Alice Paine, has been featured in My Weekly Preview in recognition of Endometriosis Awareness Month — an opportunity not just to share a story, but to challenge a long-standing and damaging narrative. For generations, women have been told that debilitating period pain is “normal.”That pelvic pain is something to endure quietly.That years …

A Community Rising: Changing the Narrative Around Endometriosis on the Sunshine Coast Read More »

On Sunday, 1st March, despite a rainy start to the day, locals Jonny Giles (The Beach Bars) and his sister Kim Bexon (Food for Her) kicked off their extraordinary challenge at Cotton Tree Beach Bar — running 21 kilometres every day for 21 days to raise $21,000 for two charities close to their hearts. The …

Sunshine Coast Siblings Kick Off “21km for 21 Days” for Mental Health and Women’s Health Read More »

On Saturday, 29th November, Magnolia Health hosted our very first Christmas Flower Workshop at the beautiful Nook Collective. Guided by Clinical Psychologist Carla Anderson and brought to life with stunning blooms from Ethereal Floral Boutique, it was a morning filled with healing, creativity, and connection. ✨ Twenty incredible women joined us for a peaceful morning, …

A Morning of Healing, Calm, and Community: Magnolia Health’s First Christmas Flower Workshop Read More »

Magnolia Health Awarded 2024 CommBank Staff Foundation Community Grant! We are thrilled to announce that Magnolia Health has been awarded a 2024 CommBank Staff Foundation Community Grant! This generous $20,000 grant will significantly bolster our ongoing efforts to make a positive impact for women in our community. At Magnolia Health, our mission is to support …

Magnolia Health Awarded $20,000 CommBank Staff Foundation Grant! Read More »

On Thursday, 17th October,  Magnolia Health founder Alice Paine had the wonderful opportunity to join the Buderim Lions Club at their monthly dinner meeting, and share about a topic close to her heart—pelvic pain and endometriosis. It was an honour to represent Magnolia Health and speak to such a caring and proactive group of community …

Building Community Connections: Buderim Lions and Magnolia Health Partnership Read More »

✨ Reflecting on a Beautiful Day at the 2024 Magnolia Health Wellness Retreat 🌸✨ On Saturday 12th October, we gathered by the seaside at a home in the beautiful Bokarina Beach for our annual Wellness Retreat, and it was truly special day. Our goal was to create a safe and nurturing space for women living …

✨ Reflecting on a Beautiful Day at the 2024 Magnolia Health Wellness Retreat 🌸✨ Read More »

We are thrilled to announce that Magnolia Health has been awarded a $3,000 grant from the Buderim Foundation as part of their 2024 Community Grants program! This funding will support our 2025 Community Walk, an event dedicated to raising awareness and fostering community connections around pelvic health issues. The Buderim Foundation has generously allocated over …

Magnolia Health Receives $3,000 Grant for Community Walk Event Read More »

The 2024 Magnolia Health Pelvic Pain Conference, held during Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week, was a wonderful in-person event that fostered community connection. Hosted by a dedicated team of Magnolia Health volunteers, it brought together healthcare professionals, advocates, and individuals navigating pelvic pain. The conference covered essential topics such as Endometriosis, fertility, and holistic wellness …

A Day of Empowerment: Reflections on the 2024 Pelvic Pain Conference Read More »

Our 2024 Charity High Tea fundraiser event on Sunday 24th March at the Headland Golf Club was a huge success! Thanks to very generous contributions and support, we are thrilled to announce that together, we raised over $11,000 for Magnolia Health. This incredible sum will enable us to continue our mission of supporting locals navigating …

High Tea Fundraiser Raises Over $11,000 for Endometriosis Support Read More »

On Sunday, May 19th, over 150 Sunshine Coast locals gathered at Buderim Village Park to participate in a 5km historic walk throughout Buderim. This inaugural event, held during Pelvic Pain Awareness Month, aimed to highlight conditions like endometriosis, which affects 1 in 7 women, has an average diagnosis time of 6.5 years, and currently has …

Over 150 join the inaugural Buderim “Walk for Endo” during Pelvic Pain Awareness Month Read More »