WHO WE ARE
At Flinders Foundation, our purpose is you.
We want you, our community, to live a longer and happier life.
That’s why every day, our team works to support the leading clinicians and researchers across Flinders Medical Centre and Flinders University to deliver better research, treatment, and care, and ensure they are equipped with the latest technology, in the best environment. From cancer and mental health, to neonatal care, and everything in between
- we’re working together to prevent, cure and care.
Meet Patricia, an ECMO machine saved her life
Lee-anne and her sisters sat in a hospital waiting room while doctors worked next door for hours, trying to revive their mother, Patricia. Doctors tried desperately to bring her back to life on four separate occasions.
Patricia had suffered a pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in her lung), one vital piece of medical equipment kept Patricia alive, an Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) machine.
Read more about how you can help save people just like Patricia...
Inspiring Stories
Flinders Foundation has been touched by many people who have had their lives changed by disease or illness. These are the people who continue to inspire us every day, and we will not rest until their health challenges are overcome.
Mario's Story
Mario’s beautiful daughter Lauren took her own life. Now her memory is inspiring him to help others.
Justin's Story
Before he was diagnosed, Justin had never even heard of motor neurone disease (MND). But today, he’s hopeful that world-leading research happening at Flinders will lead to a brighter future for people like him.
William's Story
William was born at just 26 weeks and spent 123 days in the Flinders Medical Centre Neonatal Unit fighting for life. He nearly didn’t make it… But look at him now.
Kerry's Story
Lachlan and Caitlin’s mum Kerry fought a courageous five-year battle with breast cancer, and their family are committed to ensuring her legacy lives on.
Elise's Story
Elise lost six years of her childhood to an eating disorder and very nearly lost her life. But thankfully, she now lives a life free of eating disorders.
Anthony's Story
Anthony was not prepared to give up after a fatal brain cancer diagnosis. Until his final moments his focus remained on how he could help others.
Monique's Story
Doctors have told Monique that she is cancer-free. But she’ll never really be free of cancer, because like so many cancer ‘survivors’, the effects of the disease and the years of treatment continue to impact her each day.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Help raise funds for an important cause
Flinders Foundation hosts a variety of activities and events every year and relies on your support to raise essential funds for medical research and patient care. Whether its a major fundraising event, a fun run, or an event in the community, your involvement will make it even more successful.
Tour de Cure SA Discovery Tour
The inaugural 3 day tour will see us visiting the pristine wilderness of Kangaroo Island. With native bush land, wildlife and white beaches, we will cycle over 300kms in 3 days, experiencing the incredible landscapes, wildlife and warm communities.
City-Bay
Whether it be for fitness or fun, sign up for the City-Bay 2019 and raise funds for Flinders Foundation to support a cause you're passionate about.
Dry July
Each year Flinders Foundation supporters sign up to 'go dry' in July to raise money for services that help people and their families who are living with cancer. Funds are raised by people who choose to go alcohol-free during the month, and Flinders Foundation is also a beneficiary of grants provided by the Dry July Foundation.