"We are a family with two young children (5 & 2 years old), who just want to give to a worthy cause. Through a small regular donation, we can say we are helping, Would you like to speak to someone? get updates on research, we get a tax We understand that this is an important decision and you may have many questions or simply wish to discuss the matter deduction, and sometimes the bonus of further with us. We would be more than happy to talk to you some Christmas cards! Many perks!" over the phone, via email or in person. Emma and Tim Claridge (pictured on the cover) Please contact our Institute Advancement Officer directly on (03) 6226 7707, free call 1800 638 124 during business hours or email [email protected]. "Menzies works to promote and resolve health issues for Tasmanian’s. It is nice Everyday to think researchers are focussed on issues affecting my local community, Your loyalty secures our future family and friends. Together we can all make a difference." Our mission Felicity and Josh Ey Menzies exists to perform internationally significant medical research leading to healthier, longer and better lives for Tasmanians.

Our history The Menzies Institute for Medical Research is an Institute of the University of Tasmania. The University of Tasmania is a Menzies was originally named the Menzies Centre for charitable institution and is endorsed by the Australian Taxation Population Health Research. It was founded in 1988 Office as a tax deductible gift recipient. by the University of Tasmania with support from the Steven Catchpool is CEO of Hypertronics Tasmania and an Everyday Angel Tasmanian Government and the Menzies Foundation to ABN 30 764 374 782 – University of Tasmania focus on population research into diseases common in Tasmania and around the world. "Investing in Menzies is the ultimate in Menzies quickly gained a reputation for innovative Menzies Institute for Medical Research terms of buying local – to know that the work into the link between babies’ sleeping position institute is literally a stone’s throw from and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). University of Tasmania Phone: +61 (0)3 6226 7700 Medical Science Precinct Fax: +61 (0)3 6226 7704 my office and that I can attend regular From this work our research expanded and further 17 Liverpool St, [email protected] events profiling the latest research, epidemiological research programs were developed. Hobart, Tasmania, 7000 www.menzies.utas.edu.au Since 2006 we have expanded our focus into both basic Australia ensures that I feel really connected to the Facebook: www.facebook.com/ laboratory and clinical science. The overriding focus of Private Bag 23 MenziesResearch investment that I am making." our research remains the diseases that have the most Hobart, Tasmania, 7001 Twitter: @ResearchMenzies Hypertronics Tasmania impact on the Tasmanian community. Australia Menzies Institute for Medical Research

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