The Friendly Society Private Hospital is more than a world-class, 142 bed surgical and medical facility set in stunning Central Queensland. At the heart of The Friendlies is a team of 400+ medical, nursing, support and allied health professionals, committed to the health, safety and well-being of every member of the Bundaberg and the Wide Bay Burnett communities. For 70 years, our not-for-profit approach has allowed us to invest in the very best medical equipment and staff, while staying true to our patient promise of providing the friendliest, highest quality healthcare in Australia.