He may not have had his sleigh and reindeer but Santa still arrived in style at Bundaberg Hospital, in a Volunteer Marine Rescue boat, to help spread Christmas cheer to sick children.
To meet the emerging needs of the Bundaberg community, IWC has announced the opening of a rehabilitation-style gymnasium complete with steam rooms, massage chairs and studio.
In 1998 the first Botanic Gardens tree was dedicated to a visiting Friendship Force group, sparking a tradition that has seen the area earmarked as the Friendship Grove.