STEVE WAUGH FOUNDATION AUSTRALIA
GRANTS

The Steve Waugh Foundation is working to help change things for children with a rare disease by giving hope, providing medicine, equipment and treatment, supporting education and research, partnering with other like agencies and organisations as well as supporting specific projects and programs. The Foundation has already supported over 200 families through generous donations from our Patrons, corporate partners and supporters. Over a million dollars has been used for medication, treatment, specialised equipment and financial support.

 

 

 

Medical Health Advisory Committee

The Steve Waugh Foundation understands that its core expertise does not extend to specialised medical and health knowledge and expertise. The Foundation has established an Australian Medical Health Advisory Committee.

A Global Medical Health Advisory Panel is currently under development.

Purpose

To provide medical, health and advisory support to the Grants Committee on matters relating to applications received by the Steve Waugh Foundation Australia; and background expertise, knowledge and experience of rare diseases in the medical and health arena to make informed decisions and plan strategically to deliver the Mission of the Foundation.

Objectives: To

  • Review and identify applications relevant to SWF Australia
  • Provide advisory support to the Grants Committee on matters relating to the financial support of applicants
  • Provide advice to the Grants Committee on the application process (eg timing, what will be funded and when)
  • Advise the Grants Committee on other organisations that unsuccessful applicants may approach for support
  • Research and provide information so that the Grants Committee can make informed decisions and strategic plans

Committee Members

  • Professor Elizabeth Elliott AM (Director APSU)
  • Dr Yvonne Zurynski (Deputy Director APSU)
  • Dr Felicity Collins (Head, Dept of Clinical Genetics, Children’s Hospital at Westmead)
  • Dr Tracy Dudding (Consultant Clinical Geneticist, Hunter Genetics)

 

Criteria

The Steve Waugh Foundation takes a holistic approach to the care and support of children and families affected by rare diseases.

To qualify for support or funding, individuals, programs and organisations must adhere to a strict criteria and guidelines:

The Criteria for applications will be available at the end of April 2010

 

Applications

The Steve Waugh Foundation takes a holistic approach to the care and support of children and families affected by rare diseases.

To qualify for support or funding, individuals, programs and organisations must adhere to a strict criteria and guidelines:
 

 

 

 

 

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