Organisations we support
Cancer & Bowel Research Trust
Cancer & Bowel Research Trust is a non-profit trust which raises vital funds to support both external and internal cancer research projects, fund the purchase of equipment used at both treatment and diagnostic levels, provide patient accommodation and manage, conduct and fund ongoing awareness and prevention campaigns into bowel cancer.
The trust raises funds through a number of initiatives, including donations from the community, corporate backing and special events.
Awareness & Prevention
Research shows that around 75% of bowel cancer can be reduced through early detection, changes in diet and regular exercise. Early detection can greatly reduce the incidence of deaths.
Funding Scientific & Medical Research
Improvements in treatment and diagnostic methods have only happened due to vital ongoing research programs.
Patient Accommodation
We provide dignified and much needed accommodation to patients living in rural areas that need to come to the city to receive treatment.
Equipment Funding
We continue to supply state of the art equipment to hospitals used at diagnostic, treatment and research levels, all of which helps in the fight against bowel cancer.
Cerebral Palsy League of Queensland
The Cerebral Palsy League (CPL) was formed in 1948 by a group of concerned parents to provide services that were not otherwise available from other community agencies.
Today, CPL is the largest non-government disability services provider for people with a physical disability in Queensland. It currently assists more than 3000 people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, and is supported through fundraising activities, support from the community, the corporate sector and State and Federal Governments.
CPL spends millions of dollars a year to provide services to assist thousands of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities to reach their goals. These goals may include educational attainment, independent living, meaningful employment and participating and contributing within the wider community.
While support needs vary through the different stages of life, CPL gives particular emphasis to early intervention, providing targeted services at an early age which are fundamental in realising or maximising future life opportunities.
Support may include speech therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and social work services. Other support provided by CPL include technology and equipment services, therapy and career support and in-home and community access support.
Communities are now recognising the contributions made by people with disabilities as their co-workers, friends, parents, neighbours and classmates.
Our Mission
The Cerebral Palsy League will provide quality services and supports which will enable and empower people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities to create and access opportunities to lead valued lives as respected and equal members of society within their family and community.
Cystic Fibrosis Queensland
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common life threatening genetic condition in Australia – and there is no cure.
CF is a degenerative condition that affects many of the body’s systems, including lungs and digestion. On a daily basis, those diagnosed with CF live through daily physiotherapy and medications, among other treatments, just to survive.
Cystic fibrosis Queensland (CFQ) has as its philosophy a simple promise – “For the Love of Life”. Faced with a life-threatening chronic illness, children and adults with CF and their families face a daily fight for life. CFQ believe every person diagnosed with CF and their families deserve the best possible quality of life and are committed to providing the support to make that possible.
This includes providing emotional support through counselling, sibling activity days and respite programs; practical support through equipment, hospital transfers, physiotherapy, accommodation and special support for children during hospital stays; advocacy and education programs; and research.
Last year CFQ provided services to over 3700 CF children and adults and their families. In that time they received less than 6% government funding, meaning they must raise $94 in every $100 they spend to support their clients.
For more information or to show your support contact CFQ on 07 3359 8000 or visit www.cfqld.org.au
Heart Foundation
About the Heart Foundation
The Heart Foundation has been Australia’s leading voice on heart health since 1959.
While their work over the past five decades has helped reduce the number of deaths, cardiovascular disease (heart, stroke and blood vessel disease) remains one of Australia’s most devastating health problems. Each year, almost 46,000 Australians die from cardiovascular disease - that's one Australian dying every 10 minutes.
As a charity, the Heart Foundation relies on donations and gifts in Wills to continue its lifesaving research, education and health promotion work. For further information visit www.heartfoundation.org.au or call 1300 36 27 87.
For our members
Over the next year Queensland Law Society will work with the Heart Foundation to give you and your family access to education and support services to improve your health. Members will also have the opportunity to be involved with the Foundation’s fundraising events. For more information contact the Corporate Communications and Marketing department.
Lung Foundation
Our Story
The Australian Lung Foundation (Lung Foundation) was established in 1990 by a group of thoracic physicians concerned about the chronic shortage of funds for research work in respiratory medicine and the impact of lung disease on our community. The Lung Foundation is a registered charity with its National Office located in Brisbane.
Our Mission
- promote lung health
- elevate awareness of the symptoms and impact of lung disease
- advocate for targeted screening and early diagnosis
- provide information and support for those affected by lung disease
- sponsor and encourage research into lung disease.
Our Funding
The Australian Lung Foundation receives no on-going government funding to support our core activities and relies on bequests, fundraising events, project funding and the support and donations from private and corporate donors.
Our Programs
- Patient Information and Support
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Lung Cancer
- Orphan (rare) Lung Diseases
- Respiratory Infectious Diseases
- Chronic Cough – Infants, Children and Adults
- Indigenous Lung Health
- Research Awards.
Multicap
About Multicap
Multicap is a high needs disability support organisation providing individual, respite and family support, opportunities, and programs. Our passion for every individual’s right to connect and realise the possibilities available to them, drives us to believe there is a way.
Multicap was established in 1962 as a voluntary parent based community organisation by six families who could not obtain suitable support for their children with multiple disabilities. Today, several of these founding families still access Multicap's services along with over 500 others.
Multicap is a registered charity and a deductible gift recipient. We rely on government grants and the inspirational support of local communities, individuals, and businesses to complement our services.
Your donation large or small, monetary or inkind, will help Multicap support people with high needs disabilities, their families and carers. Together we make a positive circle of support… In all ways and always.
Multicap
269 Padstow Road
Eight Mile Plains QLD 4113
Phone 07 3340 9000
Email info@multicap.org.au
Web www.multicap.org.au
Queensland Blind Association Inc.
We’ve come a long way with your help.
Loss of vision impacts on so many Queenslanders.
Queensland Blind Association was established in February 1939.
We have and continue to provide practical support and advice for the Blind and Vision Impaired community of Queensland for more than 70 years.
The objective of the QBA is to maximise the potential of a blind person’s physical, social and emotional environment so that each person may live comfortably within the general community.
We are a registered Charity and are totally Self Funded.
QBA provides assistance to people who are Bind or who have Vision Impairment in Queensland. Membership (being $5.00 per year) may include financial assistance towards home ownership and maintenance and in cases of hardship assistance for the necessities of life.
Families with school aged children receive a grant at the start of each year to help with the purchase of schoolbooks and uniforms.
A Reading Service is available for our membership who requires help with correspondence and completing forms or cheques.
Over 650 products including Low Vision and Talking products are available for sale from our office or through our internet site.
Publications include Directories of Support Groups; Agencies to assist Blind and Vision impaired people in Qld; Concession Booklets; Bursaries, Scholarships, Grants & Funding Information; Suppliers of Adaptive Technology; Suppliers of Building Modifications and Catalogue of Low Vision and Talking products.
Queensland Blind Association Inc 26 Warwick Street, Annerley, Brisbane.
Postal Address: PO Box 444, Annerley. Qld. 4103
Phone 3848 8888 Fax 3848 6989 Regional Phone number: 1800 753 253
Email at qba@qba.asn.au
Website www.qba.asn.au
Queensland Institute of Medical Research
About QIMR
QIMR is one of Australia’s largest and most successful medical research institutes. Our researchers are investigating the genetic and environmental causes of more than 40 diseases as well as developing new diagnostics, better treatments and prevention strategies. Over half our research program is focussed on cancers, but our research also extends to tropical diseases, Indigenous health, mental health, obesity, HIV and asthma.
QIMR researchers share a vision to understand and prevent diseases that touch the lives of millions. We are dependant upon support from the community to ensure the continuity and growth of our research programs.
For more information on how to donate or leave a bequest, visit www.qimr.edu.au or call 1800 993 000
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army — Bringing joy and fresh hope
Our world is ever-changing and the demands on The Salvation Army ‘s resources are greater each year.
The Salvation Army has consistently explored new ideas and bring joy and fresh hope to people’s lives. By introducing new ways of caring, the Army is bringing a greater sense of dignity and promise to those who need it most.
Gifts in Wills help the Salvos transform lives.
In arranging a bequest you partner with us to help our vital work continue. This includes Chaplaincy in Courts and Prisons, Aged Care, Youth and Family Services, Financial Counselling and Disaster Relief.
For more information please visit our website salvos.org.au/wills or phone on our Freecall number 1800 337 082.
Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, Australia’s first medical research institute, was founded in 1915 with the generous support of the Walter and Eliza Hall Trust. The gift was an amazingly far-sighted investment in the future.
The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute is now one of the world’s leading biomedical research organizations. Its discoveries have led to significant benefits for patients. Its reputation for excellence is a magnet for talented researchers and graduate students.
Today, the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute’s dedicated scientists continue their mission of mastery of disease through discovery, focusing on
- cancer - breast cancer, lymphoma, leukaemia, multiple myeloma
- malaria
- immunology
- autoimmune diseases - diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, coeliac disease
We invite you to join our vision for the future, one of hope and discovery and one that will leave a lasting impact on generations to come.
Donations and Bequests to the Institute help us continue the high standard of research for which the Institute is renowned.
For further information about Donations and Bequests please contact:
Manager, Donor Relations and Planned Giving
Fundraising and External Relations Department
1G Royal Parade
PARKVILLE VIC 3050
Tel: (03) 9345 2555
Fax: (03) 9347 0852
www.wehi.edu.au
