Smileyscope

03/09/2026

August was a busy one for the Smileyscope team! 💙

It’s been a month full of hospital visits, staff training, catching up with clinicians and one very special Make-A-Wish. ✨

We love getting out and about, connecting with healthcare teams and seeing Smileyscope in action.

Here’s a little look at what we got up to in August! 👀

01/09/2026

Last week was CAN GIVE DAY 💙

We were so excited to see Smileyscope included in this year’s CAN GIVE DAY, helping raise funds to bring more Smileyscope headsets to Canberra Hospital.

Canberra Daily shared the story of Archer, who was given a Smileyscope headset for distraction while waiting for surgery after breaking his arm. His mum’s verdict? “He loved it.” ✨

This year’s wish list included $30,000 for Smileyscope headsets, helping more kids like Archer feel distracted and comforted during frightening or painful procedures.

A huge thank you to Canberra Hospitals Foundation and everyone who got behind CAN GIVE DAY!

Read the full Canberra Daily article via the link in our bio.

27/08/2026

Making women’s health procedures a little easier 💜

Lume by Smileyscope combines immersive experiences with guided meditation to help patients feel more comfortable and supported during vulnerable procedures.

In a recent study, 89% of women using Lume during IUD and subdermal implant procedures reported a moderate or significant reduction in anxiety.

Want to learn more? Check out our website ✨

20/08/2026

Innovation is only meaningful when it improves patient care. 💙

We're proud to work alongside healthcare professionals around the world who are embracing immersive VR to create more positive experiences for patients and their families.

As Dr Sandip Kumar shares, it's these real-world outcomes that continue to inspire us.

13/08/2026

Startup lessons with Benn & Vanessa 🚀

Sharing a few things they’ve learnt along the Smileyscope journey and their advice for anyone starting out in the startup world! 💡

11/08/2026

Such an incredibly thoughtful wish. 💙✨

We’re honoured to see Smileyscope included in David’s wish to bring comfort and distraction to young patients at Goryeb Children’s Hospital.

Thank you, David, for making a difference for so many children. 💙

06/08/2026

There's still time to get your flu vaccine. 💉

Whether it's your annual flu vaccine or another needle procedure, Smileyscope uses immersive VR to help reduce anxiety and create a more positive healthcare experience.

05/08/2026

It's fantastic to see the impact community support can have. 💛
Thank you to Wishlist for helping bring Smileyscope to Nambour Hospital, making medical procedures less stressful for children and their families. Every child deserves a calmer healthcare experience!

💛 Because of the generosity of our community, Wishlist recently funded a Smileyscope for Nambour Hospital, helping children feel calmer and less afraid during medical procedures.

Whether it's a blood test, injection, wound dressing or plaster, Smileyscope transports children into a fun, immersive virtual world, helping reduce anxiety during some of their toughest moments.

For many children, the fear can be just as overwhelming as the procedure itself. Something as simple as this can make a world of difference - for children, their families and the healthcare teams caring for them.

Want to help bring more life-changing equipment to local hospitals?

✨ Become a Wishlist Gem and make a monthly donation that helps fund vital medical equipment and services for Sunshine Coast and Gympie patients when they need it most.

Every smile starts with someone who cares. Could that someone be you? 💛Learn more here: https://www.wishlist.org.au/regular-giving

04/08/2026

It's wonderful to see more families benefiting from Smileyscope at Gosford and Wyong Hospitals. 💙

We're delighted that more families are discovering our SmileyScope virtual reality headsets, with increased demand for paediatric pathology collections at Gosford and Wyong.

To avoid waiting and help make your child's visit as smooth as possible, we recommend booking ahead for all paediatric pathology collections.

📅 Make an appointment with us:

📞 Call: Wyong Outpatients Clinic on 02 4394 7554
📞 Call: Gosford Outpatients Clinic on: 02 4320 3767

Booking an appointment helps minimise wait times and allows us to provide the best experience possible for your child.

✅ Secure your preferred time
✅ Reduce waiting times
✅ Help us provide the best possible experience for your child

Learn more about how we're making pathology collections easier for kids on the Central Coast here:

https://pathology.health.nsw.gov.au/articles/all-smiles-for-the-smileyscope/

Central Coast Health

04/08/2026

This Dental Health Week, we're celebrating our innovative partners making dental visits less scary 🦷✨

At Melbourne Dental School, Associate Professor Mihiri Silva and her team are helping young children feel calmer during preventative check-ups and dental visits. Using Smileyscope's VR technology, kids aged 3–5 can relax during their appointment instead of feeling anxious. As A/Prof Silva explains: "Early, and regular dental check-ups are critical in preventing dental disease, so finding ways to make visits calm and enjoyable is key."

The feedback is encouraging! Children feel more comfortable and positive about their visits. And it's not just for children: Smileyscope is also helping adults with disabilities to have a better, calmer dental experience too. It's a small change with a big impact: helping people of all ages to have calmer dental experiences.