Spinnaker-Health Research Foundation

A message of thanks to our donors from CEO, Dana Henderson.

Thank you to all of our wonderful donors. There is still time to make your gift by visiting https://www.spinnakerappeal.org.au/

2020 has revealed some important truths for us all, particularly how dependent our economy and society is on the not-for-profit sector. While the government has responded remarkably in the face of adversity, it is in fact the services and support offered by charities across almost every sector that has kept food on the tables of the hungry, sheltered others when they are unsafe, provided financial assistance to those who cannot make ends meet and emotional and psychological support when it has all become too much. Our sector has also worked hard to find the medical answers and solutions needed to heal the sick and lead us out of uncertainty into a safer health future as we learn to live with the changed circumstances of the world.
But charities are doing it tough. Many, just like ours, are directing all of their financial and human resources to the COVID-19 battle.
It is tax time; please think carefully about whether you can make a donation to keep our charities heads above water.

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WA is fortunate enough to not be overwhelmed and it is also home to some of the world’s leading medical researchers. We are being called upon by our global colleagues to assist in this fight.

Men’s Health Week: Exciting results of a multi-centre, Australia wide study has revealed that the combination of testosterone treatment with a healthy lifestyle program can significantly reduce the risk, or reverse the incidence, of diabetes in men. The Spinnaker team had the privilege of attending a presentation at Fiona Stanley Hospital of the T4DM study by Prof Bu Yeap to share the results of the research project “Testosterone to prevent Type 2 Diabetes in high risk men” with local health and research practitioners in WA. As diabetes is one of the leading causes of ill-health in the world, these findings have significant local and global impact. The two-year study was conducted across five capital cities in Australia and was led by Prof Gary Wittert of. The University of Adelaide who officially presented the findings this week. Study centres included Fremantle and Fiona Stanley Hospitals.

Prof Yeap is a past and current grant recipient of Spinnaker and is seeking to expand his research, which has continued with a generous gift from Michael Buckley and the team at Lawley Pharmaceuticals . His work examines the influence of testosterone on men’s health, including diabetes and heart disease, and the effects of combining testosterone with exercise. Watch this space! ... See more

Admittedly we are a little late to share this one but certainly didn't want to miss the opportunity to congratulate and thank the dedicated nurses that serve our State!

https://thewest.com.au/news/health/was-healthcare-heroes-full-list-of-winners-for-luxury-staycation-at-crown-perth-ng-b881576679z ... See more

West Australians have responded resoundingly to a $250,000 campaign to thank the State’s nurses with a luxury staycation at Crown Perth. Read the full list of winners here.

COVID-19 FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT: Spinnaker has committed significant funding for world-leading research by the Australian National Phenome Centre (Murdoch University) in collaboration with University of Cambridge which will help us better understand the pathway to recovery for COVID-19 positive patients, here and in the UK, including long-term, life-impacting disease risks.
Early studies already indicate onset of diabetes, damage to the heart, lungs and vascular system and understanding more will allow us to mitigate sooner.
At Spinnaker, we believe we have a moral responsibility to extend exceptional support in a time of exceptional need. This is the largest single gift the Foundation has ever made and we are proud to be in a position to respond to our local and global community as part of our mission to protect and heal.
Pictured below the brilliant Prof Jeremy Nicholson, ANPC and Dana Henderson, CEO Spinnaker

https://www.murdoch.edu.au/news/articles/major-global-partnerships-bring-life-saving-covid-19-research-to-wa ... See more

The Australian National Phenome Centre partners with the University of Cambridge with significant funding from Spinnaker Health Research Foundation.

At this time, we have been working more closely than ever with the WA research community and are delighted to see this commitment to WA's universities for important COVID-19 projects. Roger Cook this is certainly an investment in the health and safety of our State, as well as a contribution to the global fight.

https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/McGowan/2020/06/5m-for-Western-Australia-to-lead-ground-breaking-COVID-19-research.aspx ... See more

Department of the Premier and Cabinet, Media Statements

We couldn't agree more!

A huge shout out to our teams in the COVID Clinics at Fiona Stanley and Rockingham General hospitals who have now screened more than 15,000 people.

This reflects how hard our frontline staff have worked throughout the pandemic to ensure the safety of our community.

Sometimes thank you just isn’t enough…

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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