Our Purpose
At Flinders Foundation our purpose is you.
We want you, our community, to live a longer and happier life.
We want you to overcome disease and illness so you can spend more time with the people you love. And while you’re fighting, we want to ease your pain, suffering and concern, and your family’s too.
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.
Thanks to enormous support from across the community, answers are being uncovered and significant medical breakthroughs at Flinders are having a global impact.
But there’s still such a long way to go. Help bring us closer to life-saving research and patient care.
Because our purpose is you.
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NEWS
Miracle Mumma’s Mission for Prems
On Saturday November 3, she’ll hold ‘Fun Run for Prems’ at Glenelg to raise funds for new innovative webcam technology for the Flinders Medical Centre Neonatal Unit
Miracle Mumma’s Mission for Prems
Ever since son James was born prematurely at 30 weeks, Amy Purling has made it her mission to help the families of other sick and premature babies.
Bay to Birdwood 2018 – In Arthur’s memory
But his children, and the Bay to Birdwood community, are set to continue his legacy. One of Bay to Birdwood’s founding committee members, Arthur passed away in February after a short battle with cancer.
Bay to Birdwood 2018 – In Arthur’s memory
This year will mark the first ever vintage Bay to Birdwood run without Arthur Clisby.
How a charity saved my life
Jill has become a member of the Flinders Foundation "team" - volunteering, fundraising, raising awareness and even cycling through Cambodia to raise funds for brain cancer research.
Cancer Diagnosis Advance
The generous group hosted the “Live and Let Live” bush concert, raising an incredible $21,000 for health charities – including funds for a new tele-health microscope at the Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer.
Cancer Diagnosis Advance
A group of friends - each closely affected by cancer – have pulled on their dancing shoes to help buy new technology for use in cancer diagnosis.
Bay to Birdwood 2018 – more than just a run
When Malcolm Adamson pulls his 1948 Jaguar Convertible out of the garage for the Bay to Birdwood he'll not only embarking on a memorable day out, but will also be doing his bit to beat cancer.
Bay to Birdwood 2018 – more than just a run
Bay to Birdwood has raised more than $20,000 for Flinders Foundation throughout its partnership.
Lauren’s pet therapy legacy
The pet therapy program involves Delta Therapy pet – West Highland Terrier, Bonnie, making weekly visits to Statewide Eating Disorder Service at Flinders Medical Centre and Brighton
Lauren’s pet therapy legacy
Lauren Corena was a “pure pet lover”, according to her father Mario.
Lions' Gift of Sight
The Lions Club of Glenside recently donated $24,000 from its regular 'Bookmart' to Flinders Foundation, to help purchase a new surgical device for the South Australian Eye Bank based at Flinders.
Lions' Gift of Sight
The humble second-hand book sale is playing an important part in giving South Australians back the gift of sight.
Flinders Foundation Health Seed Grant Round 2018/19 Now Open
Thanks to your generous donations, wonderful corporate partners, and attendance at events like the Pink Yellow Blue Ball, Lightsview Ride Like Crazy and Cycle Cambodia to Cure Cancer, Flinders Foundation is proud to offer a research grant round to give researchers a kick start on their way to the next medical breakthrough.
Flinders Foundation Health Seed Grant Round 2018/19 Now Open
Flinders Foundation Health Seed Grants – supporting researchers across the Flinders Medical Precinct
Cycling for a Cure
The 10-member team, many of whom have lost a loved one or have their own personal cancer story, joined Flinders Foundation CEO Amanda Shiell and cycled 340km over 7 days in March 2017 - often over rough terrain, through hot and humid conditions, and through mud and rain.
Cycling for a Cure
An unforgettable cycling adventure through Cambodia has raised almost $57,000 for cancer research at the Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer.
Emergency Department Eye Care Boost
Thousands of patients presenting at Flinders Medical Centre’s Emergency Department (ED) each year with eye problems will now receive improved and faster eye examinations thanks to new equipment purchased with your support.
Emergency Department Eye Care Boost
improved and faster eye examinations thanks to new equipment purchased with your support