Spinnaker-Health Research Foundation

We are so proud to support heart and lung transplant research that benefits patients across WA. Of course, these life-saving transplants are only made possible through organ and tissue donation. DonateLife are hosting their annual tribute online to honour those organ and tissue donors and their families who have generously given the gift of life. Tomorrow, Sat 30 May from 1pm AWST. ... See more

Tune in to this page from 3:00pm tomorrow to watch our DonateLife National Service of Remembrance.

Since we couldn’t all be together this year, this unique online tribute brings together speakers from across the country representing donor families, transplant recipients, DonateLife agencies and the Organ and Tissue Authority.

Our tribute is pre-recorded, so if you miss it you’ll be able to watch it back at any time. ... See more

A reminder to stay focused on the trusted sources of information during these unusual times - click link below for article.
https://www.australia.gov.au/covid-19-mythbusting

There is still no treatment, no cure and no vaccine. DONATE TODAY to support world-leading research that will help us better understand the virus, manage the threat and treat the sick. We know we need to find answers fast so we can all feel safe and get back to normal sooner! Visit: www.spinnakerappeal.org.au ... See more

The Spinnaker team and Board of Directors enjoyed a fascinating visit to Australian National Phenome Centre recently, lead by researchers Prof Jeremy Nicholson and Prof Elaine Holmes. We are so lucky to have this world-class, global-focussed facility on our door step, particularly in the current times. Special thanks to the inspiring and dedicated team for welcoming Spinnaker HRF, until next time!

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Alana Blowfield Photographer ... See more

Today, on International Nurses Day, we celebrate, acknowledge and thank nurses all over the world for their remarkable service. During these difficult times, the contribution that our nurses have made and continue to make in our societies is immeasurable. Pictured is Jade Ferullo, one of the fabulous nurses and researchers Spinnaker has had the privilege to working with.
"Nurses play a vital role in advocating for patients and their families. I am passionate about improving the delivery of patient care and promoting the health and wellbeing of patients and their family"
- Jade Ferullo ... See more

#FRONTLINEFAIRYLIGHTS
Spinnaker, along with Harry Perkins Institute, Charlie's Foundation for Research, Asthma WA, Teach Learn Grow, Foodbank WA and Uniting Care West encourage our community to show their gratitude to our frontline workers who have kept us safe in extremely chaotic times. As a symbol of thanks, we invite you to display #frontlinefairylights from today, Friday 8 May!
Share yours with the hashtag #frontlinefairylights ... See more

We say THANK YOU to our frontline workers: our nurses and doctors, retail assistants and pharmacists, teachers and emergency workers...and everyone in between. Our frontline workers have remained calm through chaos and have bravely served their community through this uncertain and frightening time. As a symbol of thanks and appreciation we invite you to display #frontlinefairylights from this Friday 8 May. String up your fairylights and share with the hashtag #frontlinefairylights!

Click the event link below to learn more:
https://www.facebook.com/events/671414903432299/ ... See more

Because you’ve stayed home and kept your distance, we are #flatteningthecurve of COVID-19 in WA. This has given us time to prepare our hospitals, so we wanted to say thanks!

#SMHSValuesTeamwork

It was great to see our CEO, Dana Henderson, in this recent Business News article, but more importantly, it was great to see further awareness-raising about the important work coming from WA's researchers in our global COVID-19 fight. These projects can ensure patients have access to the best-available COVID-19 treatments as well as help advance our understanding of the virus, which continues to perplex researchers and healthcare workers globally. Spinnaker continues to actively seeking funds for COVID-19 research....the battle isn't over with one fight! ... See more

Hard-border closures and a partial lockdown in WA are providing medical researchers with the opportunity to explore potentially life-saving COVID-19 treatments.

Spinnaker is proud to be an official signatory on Australian Philanthropy’s Pledge: a list of principles for grantmakers and supporters of the not-for-profit sector to provide guidance in responding to this unprecedented challenge that is the COVID-19 crisis.

As both a grantmaking foundation and beneficiary of philanthropic support, we indeed support this Pledge that reinforces the need for philanthropists and grantmakers to continue to fund important work in our communities during and after the crisis.

https://www.spinnakerhealth.org.au/news-events/a-call-to-action-australian-philanthropys-response-to-the-covid-19-crisis/ ... See more

A Call to Action – Australian Philanthropy’s Response to the COVID-19 Crisis Post by: Spinnaker Foundation Post on: April 30, 2020