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National Excellence in Health Care Award for TQEH Director of Research

30 June 2010

Professor Guy Maddern, Director of Research at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, has received the 2010 AMA Excellence in Health Care Award at the recent AMA National Conference held in Sydney.

 

Presented to Professor Maddern by AMA President Dr Andrew Pesce, the prestigious award is given to an individual who has made significant contributions to improving health and health care outcomes in Australia.

 

In presenting the award Dr Pesce acknowledged Professor Maddern’s commitment to integrating patient care, research and education in his role as Professor of Surgery at the University of Adelaide.

 

“This has led to the development of innovative teaching models and research endeavors within the Department of General Surgery at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, which Professor Maddern heads,” Dr Pesce said.

 

“Professor Maddern is an outstanding achiever who has combined his detailed understanding of clinical education and research with his boundless energy to contribute to improving Australia’s health system,” he said.

 

CEO of The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Research Foundation Mr Paul Flynn echoed Dr Pesce’s sentiments.

 

“This award is a most well deserved accolade and a fitting acknowledgement of Guy’s many contributions to the Australian health system and on-going dedication to surgery, health care and medical research in South Australia,” he said.

 

“There will be many South Australian’s as well as Australians who have benefited from Professor Maddern’s enthusiasm, skill and dedication throughout his distinguished medical career."

 

 

For further information:

Mr Paul Flynn, CEO, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Research Foundation on 0419

035 634 or 08 7002 0802.

 

Ms Fiona Smithson, Director of Communications, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Research Foundation on 0418 813 147 or 08 7002 0817.

 

Standardised Financial Reporting in the Not-For-Profit Sector- TQEHRF's response to The Advertiser's article, June 16th 2010

Sent to the Editor of The Advertiser 22 June 2010

The purpose of this letter is to respond to an article published in “The Advertiser” on Wednesday June 16th 2010.

 

As a point of clarification, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Research Foundation (TQEHRF) is in full support of standardised financial reporting for charitable organisations.


In developing the structure of a standard set of accounts for charities and not-for-profit organisations however, the preference of TQEHRF is for the reporting model to allow for differentiation of business structures across the sector. 

 

There are some organisations that, in addition to willingly accepting donations from the community, operate businesses whose function is to derive income for the charitable purpose; this is the case with many charities in South Australia. Some charities for example operate pre-owned clothing stores, some operate retirement villages and invest in property development, some provide social services as part of a supplier agreement with various arms of Government, and some charities like TQEHRF operate lotteries and other gaming activities. Without this differentiation between business activities and charitable donations the standardised reporting would not present an accurate and easy to follow picture of the application of actual charitable donations, as opposed to business income, to the charitable purpose.

 

The strategic oversight of TQEHRF is in the hands of a Board of Directors whose membership includes highly respected and experienced practitioners from the fields of law, accounting, commerce, architecture and medicine in South Australia. Funds made available to medical research are allocated to programs or individuals after advice and review from an independent Research Advisory Committee, whose membership includes some of the most esteemed Scientists and Medical Specialists in Australia. 


Income derived via donations or business activities are either allocated to medical research in that year or alternatively are reserved for pre-committed funding for medical research in the following year/s. Over the next 5 years TQEHRF has targeted the provision of over $11 million dollars to medical research, equipment and support of patient care.

 

Whilst there are fluctuations in the amount of annual income we generate, we aim to ensure that all pre-committed grant funding is at least met by our annual business initiatives and traditional fundraising activities. If we are successful in generating a surplus of income over pre-committed funding we then allocate those funds, according to expert advice, to current or future planned research.  In 2010/2011 we have budgeted to allocate over 80% of projected gross surplus to medical research and patient care.

 

With changes to the state legislation pending, it is important to note that the existing law requires financial reports from Prescribed Associations such as TQEHRF are submitted annually to the South Australian Office of Business and Consumer Affairs. These documents are a matter of public record and are accessible. Not for profit organisations such as TQEHRF must also adhere to Federal and State laws pertaining to Incorporated Associations, Registered Charities, Tax Deductible Gift Recipients and Public Benevolent Institutions. 

 

TQEHRF is independently audited on an annual basis by accounting firm Edwards Marshall & Co. In the area of business activities, as the largest non-government lottery provider in South Australia, applications to operate two major lotteries each year are comprehensively and rigorously reviewed by the Office of the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner before being approved. Our lotteries are also independently audited by Edwards Marshall & Co. In addition, Deloitte Private, a division of one of Australia’s most respected business advisors; facilitate and oversee the collection of income, ticket allocation and prize draws for our lotteries.

 

In regards to TQEHRF’s charitable purpose, we have been supporting vital health and medical research at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and the Basil Hetzel Institute, for nearly 45 years. TQEHRF places the very highest value on its long standing relationship with the South Australian public, community groups and corporate entities who generously support us through monetary donations, event participation, and support of our business activities such as our major lotteries. It is through their support that the Foundation is able to provide program grants, individual research grants, PhD scholarships and equipment grants to ensure the continued excellence and successful research outcomes that aids the health and well-being of all South Australians.

 

We look forward to the pending legislative changes and the implementation of standardised financial reporting for this sector, it will benefit organisations like TQEHRF that do act appropriately and in accordance with all regulatory requirements, and most critically, help restore the public’s trust and confidence in the charitable sector.

Congratulations to our 2010 Home Lottery Winners!

Winner of the $1.3millon Grand Prize, Samantha Hordern (left) with friend Judith Archer.

27 May 2010

We are thrilled to congratulate the winner of the $1.3million Grand Prize Showhome, Samantha Hordern! A big congratulations also to Louise Berry, winner of the earlybird prize- the 2010 Porsche Boxster, and to all our other prize winners!

A full list of winners will be published in The Advertiser on June 2nd or visit www.homelottery.com.au

Thank you to everyone who bought tickets, your support is improving the lives of countless numbers of our friends and family who are suffering from diseases and debilitating illnesses every day.

Our 2010 Lifestyles Lottery is coming up in the next couple of months, stay tuned!

Winner of the 2010 Porsche Boxster Louise Berry with husband Ian, sons Scott and Jason & daughter Alyce.

Two great South Australian organisations working together for the benefit of all

3 May 2010

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Research Foundation and not-for-profit South Australian charity, Phoenix Society have today announced to continue their working relationship, generating income for world-class medical research...click here for the full story

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Research Foundation 2010 Home Lottery launches in grand showhome style

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From an idyllic elevated position in Blackwood Park, the views from this year's TQEHRF Home Lottery Grand Showhome would be anyone's dream outlook...click here for the full story

TQEH Winning the War Against Diabetes

19 February 2010

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s Renal Unit have completed the first successful Islet Transplant to treat type 1 diabetes in South Australia, an outstanding achievement for the team! ...click here for the full story

Order of Australia Awards for Dedication to Medical Research at TQEH

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The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Research Foundation would like to congratulate Mr John Michell AM and Mr Peter Elberg OAM for winning prestigious awards in the 2010 Order of Australia... click here for the full story

New era for medical research begins

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Gift brings lab revolution

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PHD Student wins top travel grant

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Move marks new era of medical research at TQEH

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Moving is never easy but when it involves fragile specialised medical equipment it requires planning of military precision – even when it’s just over the road... click here for the full story

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