02/07/2026
🚑 Every minute counts when someone has a stroke.
We're excited to share another major milestone towards bringing the Sunshine Coast and Gympie region's first clot retrieval service to life.
Construction is progressing, the location has been confirmed, and installation of the new BiPlane unit is set to begin in the coming months. Once operational, this life-saving technology will allow specialists to remove blood clots locally, giving stroke patients the best possible chance of survival and recovery.
Right now, patients experiencing a severe stroke often face a critical transfer to Brisbane. Soon, they'll be able to receive this treatment closer to home.
This incredible project is only possible thanks to the generosity of our community. Every donation is helping bring life-changing stroke care to our region. 💙
Read the latest update: https://www.wishlist.org.au/blog/another-big-step-towards-region--s-first-clot-retrieval-service-for-stroke-patients
A revolution in the treatment of stroke patients is well on its way with installation to begin soon on the region’s first BiPlane, a clot retrieval service. This follows many significant steps taken in recent months, including: • the design and positioning of the BiPlane have been finalised, and...