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Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M

Tips for Applicants

As a regional hospital foundation, giving is primarily directed toward immediate healthcare needs rather than formal grant programs. Organizations seeking support should focus on initiatives that directly benefit Cairns Hospital patients or Far North Queensland health services. Contact the foundation directly to discuss potential partnerships or funding requests, particularly for medical equipment or patient care enhancements that align with hospital priorities.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation operates on a community-partnership model, combining commercial revenue-generating activities with donor-funded philanthropy to create sustainable support for regional healthcare. Their approach emphasizes direct impact on hospital departments and patient welfare, with funding directed toward tangible equipment purchases, staff wellbeing programs, and patient comfort initiatives. They actively engage the local community through participation in fundraising events and encourage regional giving for regional benefit.

Notable Grants

Equipment for Emergency Department at Cairns Hospital
Advanced cardiopulmonary exercise testing equipment for Respiratory Department
Palliative care comfort packs for Cancer Care Ward
Specialized x-ray equipment for Emergency Department

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$1.7M
$6.5M$6.3M$5.3M
FY2022
$940K
$4.8M$5.4M$4.3M
FY2021
$1.3M
$5.4M$4.5M$3.3M
FY2020
$2.9M
$5.5M$3.3M$2.2M
FY2019
$3.1M
$4.7M$3.1M$2.5M
FY2018
$1.2M
$5.2M$4.4M$3.7M
FY2017
$1.4M
$4.2M$3.4M$2.6M
7yr total$12.5MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

indigenous
Geographic
AU-QLD
Recipients
youthageddisadvantageddisabilityrural remoteindigenous

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Not applicable - this is a hospital foundation rather than a private or corporate foundation established with founder wealth. Revenue is generated through operational social enterprises (café, car park, vending, catering) and community fundraising activities rather than being funded by a single wealthy individual or corporate parent.

Board & Leadership

ACNC
Danae Jones
board member
ACNC
Edward Strivens
board member
ACNC
Gillian Shaw
secretary
ACNC
Joanne Parisi
board member
ACNC
Leena Singh
board member
ACNC
Leslie Ray
board member
ACNC
Lisa Whitton
board member
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

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Foundation profile updated: 30 April 2026 (9 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 5
Added: 27 February 2026 (72 days ago)
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