Townsville Hospital Foundation
Concentration RiskGovernment Funding ($268K)
Board Interlocks (5 shared directors)
Giving Philosophy
To improve health outcomes for North Queenslanders by funding equipment, patient services, volunteer programs, and initiatives that enhance the patient experience in hospitals and health services across the region, with particular focus on disadvantaged populations and Indigenous health.
Tips for Applicants
Focus on projects that directly benefit patients in the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region, particularly in rural/remote areas. Given the foundation's strong Indigenous health focus, programs targeting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes may be well-received. The board includes health professionals who understand clinical needs.
Programs & Opportunities (1)
Open funding application for health-related projects and equipment at Townsville Hospital and Health Service
Notable Grants
- Scout breast cancer machine for Townsville Hospital (2025)
- Johnathan Thurston scrubs partnership for Indigenous education and health pathways
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.9M | $1.0M | $5.5M | $1.9M |
| 2022 | $991K | $803K | $3.6M | $188K |
| 2021 | $869K | $798K | $3.4M | $71K |
| 2020 | $778K | $1.4M | $3.3M | $-590,572 |
| 2019 | $1.1M | $896K | $3.9M | $246K |
| 2018 | $1.2M | $1.0M | $3.6M | $242K |
| 2017 | $898K | $510K | $3.4M | $387K |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-81763914979
- ABN
- 81763914979
- Sector
- health
- Website
- www.brighterlives.org.au
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (9)
- board member
- board member
- board member
- board member
- board member
- board member
- board member
- chair
- chair
Financials
- Revenue
- $2.9M
- Assets
- $5.5M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 1 dataset
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 33
Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.
Data Sources
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