Royal Children's Hospital Foundation (VIC)

Mission / Objective

The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation's mission is to provide additional funding and resources for The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) in Melbourne, one of the world's leading paediatric hospitals and medical research centres. The Foundation raises funds through individual giving, corporate partnerships, major gifts, bequests, philanthropic grants and endowments. The annual Good Friday Appeal is also distributed to the hospital through RCH Foundation. Donated funds are used to purchase state-of-the-art medical equipment, fund medical research programs, scholarships for medical and allied health professionals and capital projects at the RCH.

Services

DONATE

No matter what your circumstances, you have the power right now to make a positive difference in young patient's lives.

When you donate any amount through the Foundation, be assured your generosity is buying excellence. That is, your contribution is channelled into world-class training, talent and equipment for the RCH - all the areas that make a good hospital a great hospital.

100% OF DONATED FUNDS GO TO THE HOSPITAL

The Foundation receives no government funding and is entirely dependent on the generosity of the community through donations, community funding and corporate partnerships.  The Foundation is a lean organisation, running a low-cost administration model. Expenses related to the Foundation’s operating costs are met through earnings from investments. Supporters can be assured that 100% of their donation goes wholly and directly towards funding projects and initiatives that would otherwise not be possible.

All donations to the Foundation $2 and over are tax deductible.

Direct Donation
The best way to support is to donate directly. Your funds are extremely helpful, and will be used where they are most needed so that the hospital can fulfill its priorities.

Support a Current Project
Check out our current projects, choose where you would like to direct your donation and enjoy seeing the results.

Charity Gift Vouchers
Stuck for gift ideas? If your friends have enough socks and daggy CD's to last them a lifetime, then give them a gift that gives back instead.

Workplace Giving
Inspire your colleagues to make regular, convenient, pre-tax donations to the RCH and make a difference to children in need.

In Celebration
Whatever you're celebrating, ask friends and family to make a donation instead of buying you a gift.

Corporate Giving
Our corporate giving program aims to build mutually beneficial relationships your entire work force can take pride in.

In Memoriam
A gift in memory of a loved one is a lasting and meaningful tribute.

Leave a Bequest
Leave a lasting footprint on the future of paediatric health care in Victoria by leaving a gift in your will.

RCH1000 - Our Annual Giving Program
RCH1000 is a unique regular giving program. Members are commited to making a difference through an annual donation.

Major Giving Opportunities
A range of major funding opportunities are reserved for individuals, trusts, foundations or companies considering a large donation to the Foundation.

Donating Goods and Services
Donations of goods and services are appreciated for their kindness and are used in various ways by the Foundation, its fundraising groups and Auxiliaries to raise funds.

Projects in Progress

Pain Management Project - For children across the hospital
Pain management plays a part in over 90% of in-patient cases at The Royal Children's Hospital.

Help Fight Obesity - A modern day epidemic
The RCH has one of the largest Weigh Management services in Australian, seeing 150 new patients each year. With your support we can help more children.

The Offspring Study - Centre for Adolescent Health
Looking at the health and lifestyle of young people, "Offspring" is the only study of its kind in the world.

Finnan's Gift - the Cardiology Department
Finnan's Gift is the very personal fundraising project set up by Olympian Alisa Camplin and her husband Oliver Warner.

Koda the Miniature Horse - Supports Orthopaedics
Koda is the little horse with the big heart. His projects supports young orthopaedic patients with serious musculoskeletal conditions.

CEO

Sue Hunt, Executive Director

Executive Director
Sue Hunt
+61 3 9345 7063

Corporate and Donor Relations Manager
Judi Giddings
+61 3 9345 5190

Business Manager
Stefan Hnativ
+61 3 9345 5177

Community Development Manager
Debbie Shiell
+61 3 9345 5140

Communications Manager
Stephanie Zappala Bryant
+61 3 9345 7051

Board Members

BOARD OF GOVENORS
Mr Julian Clarke - Chairman
Chairman, Herald and Weekly Times

Mr Richard Leder - Deputy Chairman
Partner, Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Mr Tony Beddison AO
Chairman, Beddison Group and The Royal Children's Hospital

Dr Hugo Gold
Clinical Associate Professor, University of Melbourne and
Clinical Director of the Children's Bioethics Centre, The Royal Children's Hospital

Mr Geoffrey J Henke AO
Former Vice President, Australian Olympic Committee

Mr David Huggins
Assistant Director of Student Services,
Catholic Education Office Melbourne

Mr Ian Johnson
Chairman, Channel Seven Melbourne

Mr Leon Kempler OAM
Chairman of Acacia Australia Ltd and Tescom Australia

Professor Christine Kilpatrick
Chief Executive Officer, The Royal Children's Hospital

Mrs Carole Lowen
President, The Royal Children's Hospital Auxiliaries

Professor Paul Monagle
Stevenson Professor and Head of the Department of Paediatrics,
The University of Melbourne

Professor Frank Oberklaid OAM
Director, Centre for Community Child Health,
The University of Melbourne and The Royal Children's Hospital

Mr Peter Yates AM
Chairman, Peony Capital General Partnership, The Royal Institution
of Australia, The Australian Science Media Centre and Faculty of Business and Economics, The University of Melbourne

COMMITTEES

Executive and Finance
Mr Julian Clarke (Chair)
Professor Christine Kilpatrick
Mr Richard Leder
Professor Paul Monagle

Audit and Corporate Risk Management
Mr Leon Kempler OAM (Chair)
Mr David Huggins
Mr Richard Leder
Mr Dale McKee (external member)

Investment
Mr Peter Yates AM (Chair)
Mr Richard Leder
Mr Andrew Shelton (external member)
Mr Ray King (Sovereign Investments – independent advisor to Committee)

Remuneration
Mr Julian Clarke (Chair)
Mr Richard Leder

Distribution Audit Committee
Mr David Huggins (Chair)
Mr Geoffrey Henke AO
Mr Leon Kempler OAM

Executive Director
Ms Sue Hunt

ABN

15 007 143 142

Tax Deductible

Yes

Wills and Bequests

Leave a lasting footprint on the future of paediatric health care in Victoria by leaving a gift in your Will. Your bequest will help us continue to care for the thousands of children that come to the hospital in need each year.

Thankfully, many thoughtful people from all walks of life have left the world a better place this way.

Great things are made possible through bequests, such as research into presently incurable diseases, training in the latest surgical and care techniques, and acquisitions of life-saving technology.
 
Any consideration you can make to the Foundation in your Will, large or small, is greatly appreciated.

How do I leave a bequest?

To be sure your wishes are recognised, bequests need to be formally stated in your Will. It is recommended you seek independent, professional advice to help you in either writing or updating your Will.

Types of Bequests

DOLLAR AMOUNT
Your Will may state an exact dollar amount to the Foundation.

RESIDUARY BEQUEST
This is the remainder (known as the residue) of your estate, after providing specifically for family and friends. As there is no fixed dollar amount stated, a residuary bequest prevents inflation from reducing the 'real value' of your gift. It can be nominated as the whole, or a specified percentage, of the residue.

PECUNIARY BEQUEST
The gifting of specific items such as property, possessions, insurance policies or shares is known as a pecuniary bequest.

LIFE INTEREST BEQUEST
Your Will may give a particular person use of an asset, such as property or invested funds, for the duration of their life. Upon the passing of the nominated person, the asset can be passed on to the Foundation as your nominated end beneficiary.

WILL WORDING FOR A BEQUEST TO THE FOUNDATION

By providing the following wording to your solicitor when preparing your Will, you can ensure your wishes are clear and acted upon.

I, (insert name), give, devise and bequeath to The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation Limited (ABN 75 761 829 818) ATF The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation No. 2 Trust of 50 Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria 3052, free of all claims, in aid of

its general purposes OR
the specific purpose of (insert here)
" the sum of $xxxx)  OR
" the residue of my estate  OR
" a (X)% share of the residue of my estate  OR
" All my property known as (PROPERTY FOLIO NUMBER) situated at (ADDRESS OF PROPERTY)  OR
" If any of the nominated beneficiaries predecease me, the bequest shall not fail but I give the share of my deceased beneficiary to The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation Limited ATF The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation No. 2 Trust
and I direct that the receipt of the proper officer of The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation Limited ATF The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation No. 2 Trust shall be a sufficient discharge to my Executors for my bequest.

For more information please contact Giovina Cicchitti, Donor Relationships Coordinator, on (03) 9345 4507.

General Donations

Any support you provide the Foundation now, could one day save the life of a child. With your help, the Royal Children's Hospital can continue to provide excellence in paediatric care.

Direct Donation
The best way to support the RCH is to donate directly. Your funds are extremely helpful, and will be used where they are most needed to that the hospital can best fulfill its current priorities. Make a donation to the RCH.

Support a project at the RCH
You can explore our current projects, choose where your generosity goes, and enjoy the satisfaction of seeing the results. Find out more about our current projects.

Volunteering

Today, there are more than 300 men and women from diverse backgrounds who come to volunteer at the RCH for many different reasons.

Some aspects of the volunteer service have changed over the years; however, the tradition of giving and caring for sick and injured children and their families continues.

The Royal Children's Hospital Volunteer Service holds information sessions for people interested in becoming a volunteer at the hospital.

For more information please visit the Volunteer Service website here.

Contact the RCH Volunteer Service
Phone
03 9345 5880

Email
volunteer.service@rch.org.au

Web
rch.org.au/volunteers

Other support

Organise an event
Raise money for a great cause, and have fun along the way!

Attend an Event
Each year there are hundreds of events that raise funds for the hospital. Everything from balls to trivia nights to family days.

Host a Cuppa For Kids
Host a morning or afternoon tea for your friends, family, schoolmates or colleagues to raise funds.

Recieve our Newsletter
Our enewsletter is free, and packed with inspiring stories from around the hospital and our community. It's a great way to keep in touch.

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