Flinders Foundation
Tips for Applicants
Applications must demonstrate alignment with SALHN's Strategic Plan and Flinders Foundation's Theory of Change. Strong applications show measurable improvements in patient-centred care, equity, and wellbeing. Projects must be deliverable within 12 months. The foundation values initiatives shaped by lived experience and frontline clinical insight. For Monthly Discretionary Grants, apply before the 28th of each month. The foundation also maintains an 'unmet needs listing' for unsuccessful applicants, connecting them with future funding opportunities. Patient Care Grant applications require SALHN endorsement from Head of Unit/Clinical Lead and Clinical Director.
Giving Philosophy
Flinders Foundation operates on a Theory of Change framework that connects community generosity directly with frontline healthcare needs. They prioritize initiatives that demonstrate measurable improvements in patient-centred care, equity, and wellbeing, with a preference for projects that can be delivered within 12 months and show potential for sustainability or integration into standard hospital practice. Their approach emphasizes practical, patient-centred ideas shaped by lived experience and clinical insight, funding both innovative research seed grants and smaller responsive discretionary grants for immediate patient care needs.
Notable Grants
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $2.5M $2.3M AU + $160K intl | $5.0M | $35.4M | $27.9M |
| FY2022 | $3.7M $3.2M AU + $532K intl | $5.2M | $37.3M | $29.6M |
| FY2021 | $2.1M $2.0M AU + $99K intl | $6.8M | $35.9M | $32.6M |
| FY2020 | $3.3M $3.2M AU + $107K intl | $4.0M | $39.7M | $31.1M |
| FY2019 | $2.2M $2.0M AU + $229K intl | $5.9M | $42.4M | $35.0M |
| FY2018 | $2.0M | $4.4M | $40.2M | $33.0M |
| FY2017 | $1.7M | $2.3M | $39.8M | $33.3M |
| 7yr total | $17.4M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Programs & Opportunities (8)
7 open · 1 closed · sorted by deadline · last checked 27 April 2026 (11 days ago)
SALHN Patient Care Grants
Supporting practical, patient-centred ideas that enhance comfort, wellbeing, recovery, and equity for patients, families, and carers across Southern Adelaide Local Health Network.
Flinders Foundation Health Seed Grant Round
An annual grant round that allocates funds to fuel pioneering health and medical research projects aimed at enhancing health outcomes and fostering positive transformations within communities.
SALHN Workforce Wellbeing Grant Round
An annual grant round for initiatives focused on improving staff wellbeing within the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network.
SALHN Biomedical Equipment Grant Round
An annual grant round designed to enhance patient care and health outcomes through the provision of biomedical equipment within the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network.
Flinders Foundation Monthly Discretionary Grants Program
This program awards grants of up to $1,500 each month to support projects, programs, or initiatives that provide exceptional care for patients, families, and carers across the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network.
Cancer Support and Wellness Research Fellowships
Fellowships, in partnership with Cancer Council SA and Flinders University, that invest in high-impact research focused on cancer survivorship, wellness, and support to improve the quality of life for people impacted by cancer.
Flinders Foundation PhD Scholarships
Provides funding for PhD students to undertake research, often in partnership with other organizations, to pursue studies in health-related fields.
Flinders Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship (Level A or B) in Brain Cancer Research
A postdoctoral research fellowship designed to support innovative approaches to brain cancer research, encouraging broader collaborations.
Program History (1)
Year-specific program memory with visible provenance. This is the bridge between open opportunities and recurring portfolio strands.
SALHN Patient Care Grants
Supporting practical, patient-centred ideas that enhance comfort, wellbeing, recovery, and equity for patients, families, and carers across Southern Adelaide Local Health Network.