2010 ANNUAL REPORT OUR PEOPLE

RBWH Foundation has a small but dedicated POLLY BROWN team of people who believe in Royal Brisbane BBus (Communications) & Women’s Hospital and are committed to Marketing & Product Support ensuring the hospital is able to provide the (part-time) best care possible to its patients, ensuring the LESLEY WAUGH best outcomes for them and their families. Our Retail Offi cer (part-time) staff work tirelessly to raise funds for research, equipment and other services. Staff are regularly CATHY JOHNSTONE supported in their efforts by their own family and Accounts Support (part-time) friends, and to them we also say thank you.

Our team as of 1 September 2010 is:

PETER TRESEDER AM, KSJ, JP, DipFm, GradCertBus (Philanthropy & Npst), EMFIA, MAICD, FAIM, CFRE CEO OUR KAREN GALLAGHER BA, MFIA Marketing & Events Manager PATRON JULIE WRIGHT RBWH Foundation is honoured to have Her CA (NZ) Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley AO, Governor of Financial Controller Queensland, as our patron.

RITA GRICE We thank her for her endorsement and ongoing Offi ce Administrator support.

ARI PANAGIOTOU BComm Business Development Manager Major Gifts & Corporate

DEREK BROWN MBA (International) RBWH Business Development Manager, Major Gifts & Corporate FOUNDATION Block 20 ROSS BIRKETT Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Business Development Manager, Herston QLD 4006 Community & Bequests Phone: 07 3636 7588 Fax: 07 3636 1768 CATHY YANG BA, MPhil Email: [email protected] Business Development Manager, Web: www.rbwhfoundation.com.au Chinese/Asian Community Mail: PO Box 94 Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital NEAL STEPHEN QLD 4029 BA, mARMS Commercial Operations Manager

DIANA CHRISTIE If you would like more information about RBWH Commercial Offi cer – TVs Foundation, or would like to fi nd out how you can support us in our activities, please contact us at MICHELLE POLLITT [email protected] or call 3636 7588 Event Support (part-time) during business hours. CONTENTS

Chairman’s report ...... 5

Chief Executive Offi cer’s report ...... 6

Individual support ...... 9

Corporate support ...... 11

Community support ...... 13

Right Royal events ...... 15

In Memoriam & bequests ...... 17

Royal Family ...... 18

Research at the Royal ...... 20

Research update ...... 22

2010 RBWH Foundation Research Grant Award recipients ...... 23

Additional funding given ...... 25

Our Board ...... 26

Statement of Comprehensive Income ...... 28

Statement of Financial Position ...... 29

In-kind supporters ...... 30

Committees and volunteers ...... 31

Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Fondation PAGE 3 2010 Retravision Golf Day (from left) Matt Lyons, Derek Irvine, Andrew Mailer, David Brownscombe and Margaret Turner.

Premier Anna Bligh got behind the 2010 Mother’s Day Appeal, joining students from St Finbars in Ashgrove to help promote the sale of RBWH Foundation’s ‘Hearts & Hugs’ tattoos.

Glen Dwyer (seated) and his wife Jenny (far right) presenting a cheque for motor neurone disease research to Nicole Hutchinson and Dr Rob Henderson at RBWH. The money was raised at a charity golf day in Mackay which was organised Volunteers from Westpac helping out by Mr Dwyer’s close friend, Col Stevens, with the at the 2010 Right Royal Affair. support of the Mackay Cricket Association.

97.3Fm’s Robin, Terry and Bob interviewed Helen Lawrence from the Grantley Stable Neonatal Unit as part of their Mother’s Day Appeal broadcast from the front of the 82-year-old Royal Mum, Lorna Thompson, hospital on 7 May. fi nishing the 2009 Royal Run for Research.

PAGE 4 Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Foundation THE FOUNDATION OF ROYAL BRISBANE AND WOMEN’S HOSPITAL

RBWH Foundation was established 25 years ago The hospital also conducts extensive clinical as the charity arm of Royal Brisbane & Women’s research in the majority of these areas, and is Hospital (RBWH), Queensland’s largest hospital. home to a number of major research centres including the Perinatal Research Centre, Government funding for hospitals such as RBWH Neurology Research Centre and Burns, Trauma is often restricted by budgetary constraints, and and Critical Care Research Centre. available funding is being placed under further pressure as demand for hospital services The aim of research is, of course, to fi nd better increase in the face of an ageing population. treatments, methods of prevention and cures RBWH Foundation’s key purpose, therefore, is to for these conditions. Research, however, takes raise money that will enable our doctors, nurses, time and money and it can’t be done without researchers and allied health professionals to the generous support of individuals, community achieve optimal patient outcomes by providing groups and businesses. them with knowledge, skills and technology which may not otherwise be afforded. It is our aim You can support this research, or help fund that money generated through our fundraising other initiatives of RBWH Foundation, by making activities and donations enable the health a donation (see page 32 for a donation form), professionals at RBWH to attend additional purchasing merchandise, attending our various training programs, conferences and seminars, events, organising your own fundraising event, conduct vital research, provide additional leaving a bequest to the foundation in your will, facilities and services and purchase life-saving or nominating the foundation as your workplace’s equipment. charity of choice.

RBWH is the busiest hospital in Queensland, There are many other ways you can help RBWH treating patients not only from Brisbane but Foundation, and we would be delighted to discuss from all over the State and Northern New South these opportunities with you or your company. Wales. While the hospital provides treatment Simply contact the foundation on 07 3636 7588 and care for most medical conditions and or visit www.rbwhfoundation.com.au. health issues, including the largest Cancer Care Service in Queensland, RBWH is particularly recognised as a leader in the fi elds of premature and seriously ill babies, burns and trauma care, emergency medicine, motor neurone disease, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, kidney disease, infl ammatory bowel disease, mental health (including - youth mental health, substance abuse, schizophrenia and dementia), health care in the aged and infectious diseases…just to name a few.

Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Foundation PAGE 5 RBWH staff with some of our volunteers helping out at Opera at the Old Museum (from left) Sheelagh Cooper, Rita Grice, Jeanette Day, Karen Gallagher, Mieke Van Ravensberg.

Staff from RBWH Maternity Outpatients and Obstetric Gynaecology got right behind RBWH Foundation’s Breast Cancer Awareness Week in October.

PAGE 6 Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Foundation CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

It has been a great time to be the foundation’s regard. For the fi rst time, the foundation can Chairman. Over the last three years I have truly claim to be the foundation for the hospital, witnessed the foundation grow from strength to providing support and encouragement to every strength. The foundation has a positive energy facet. Peter in particular has energized the about it which has radiated and encompassed team. Karen Gallagher, Ari Panagiotou, Rita everything and everybody that comes within its Grice, Neal Stephen, Cathy Yang, Julie Wright, orbit. Michelle Pollitt and Lesley Waugh have worked tirelessly. THE TEAM THE BOARD AND This is the result of the great team spirit which COMMITTEES currently exists in the foundation. Everyone believes in what they are doing and goes above My colleagues on the Board and its two and beyond to achieve the foundation’s mission subcommittees, the Finance and Risk of assisting the hospital provide the very best Management Committee and the Research health care possible for its patients and the Advisory Committee, are all volunteers and give patients of the world who will benefi t from the of their time and expertise to ensure that the numerous positive medical research outcomes very best governance is applied to every aspect pioneered by the hospital. of the foundation’s activities.The collective wisdom of Board members Hamish Doley, Lawrie OUR VOLUNTEERS Powell, Bruce Humphrys, Jenniwaty Luhur, John George, Peter Fardoulys and Scott McMullen is Our volunteers and supporters come in all invaluable. I am grateful to all. The unqualifi ed shapes and sizes and assist in many different fi nancial audit received from Queensland Audit ways and I thank everyone involved. I want to Offi ce in relation to this year’s fi nancial results is make particular mention of our Royal Mum testament to this. volunteers who regularly assist with many of our events. Also, a special thank you to the During the year, the Board welcomed Scott Right Royal Affair and Butterfl y Ball committees McMullen, Executive Director, Corporate for making these events the outstanding Services, RBWH, to its ranks and John successes that they have become. McFarlane, Director, JsM Corporate Pty Ltd to the Finance and Risk Management Committee. OUR DONORS AND STAKEHOLDERS FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

I’m sure that our team’s commitment has The foundation has achieved a record income energized donors and supporters who have for the fi nancial year ending 30 June 2010. joined with us in unprecedented numbers. This What is particularly pleasing is that we have has resulted in a record fi nancial result, but distributed over $1.7m to a variety of high profi le more importantly, it has demonstrated to our medical research and other projects conducted staff that the community respects the work they at the hospital. We have achieved this against a do and are willing to stand beside them as they signifi cantly reduced expenditure on last year. try and make a positive difference in people’s lives. Everyone involved believes that it has been a privilege to serve the people of Queensland. FOUNDATION AND HOSPITAL

I am particularly pleased about the strong working relationship that the foundation’s team has developed with all levels of the hospital. I am especially indebted to Dr David Alcorn, Executive Director, Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Dr John Herron (RBWH), and Peter Treseder, the foundation’s Chairman Chief Executive Offi cer for leading the way in this

Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Foundation PAGE 7 CEO’S REPORT

OUR SUCCESS PRINCIPLES Our key goals and achievements include:

The foundation’s continuing success is based POSITIONING OF THE on two simple principles: FOUNDATION AS THE PRIMARY FUNDRAISING ARM OF THE THE TEAM HOSPITAL

We recognise that our staff and volunteers are • We have won the trust of the hospital and our most valued asset and we have created a its staff and have been accepted as the work environment that brings out the best in primary fundraising arm of the hospital. each of us, where: • Commercial activities offered by the hospital • each team member feels empowered to as a result of this robust relationship are carry on their life’s work; being pursued.

• each person recognises the strength that GROWTH OF THE FOUNDATION each member brings to the team; and THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN FUNDRAISING PRACTICE • we concentrate on our strengths rather than our weaknesses. • The team has been supported and encouraged in its pursuit of strategic We have created a fl exible work environment fundraising objectives. where everyone enjoys coming to work and is not afraid to bring their whole selves. • Key performance measures have been developed for the foundation and individual I would like to say a sincere thank you to my team members. colleagues and John Herron and the foundation’s Board for the support they have provided over • Core event revenue and event committees the last 12 months. have been signifi cantly expanded.

OUR DONORS AND BRAND DEVELOPMENT STAKEHOLDERS • The foundation’s branding has been We practice a simple philosophy that at every repositioned to support the new interaction we should aim to delight the donor/ relationship with the hospital. stakeholder. We recognise that professional friendly relationship management is the • A recognition hierarchy has been cornerstone of our business. Our experience is developed to acknowledge foundation/ that if we do this well, our business grows by hospital supporters. word of mouth. GOVERNANCE TO REMAIN A Thank you to our many donors and stakeholders CONTINUING FOCUS for your generous support and friendship. • Enhanced strategic and operational planning has been implemented. OUR STRATEGIC GOALS AND ACHIEVEMENTS • The Finance and Risk, and Research Advisory Committees have been strengthened. The 2009/2010 fi nancial year represented the fi rst year of activities to achieve our goals and • Core policy documents including Board address the key issues identifi ed in a strategic Charter, Finance and Risk Committee review completed in July 2009. Charter, and Investment Policy have been developed and implemented.

• Board processes have been strengthened and enhanced.

PAGE 8 Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Foundation OPERATE IN A FINANCIAL • the refi nement of an excellent “ask” PRUDENT MANNER program;

• All distributions have been critically • a further restructuring of the team to examined to ensure they are applied in a ensure achievement of key strategic manner which provides the best and most objectives; and cost effective outcomes for the community. • a continued pursuit of a fl exible working • A strengthening of the foundation’s balance environment for the foundation’s team. sheet has commenced. In line with our successes, the foundation will OUR FINANCIAL RESULTS continue to increase its fi nancial and other support for the hospital to assist it with a variety This has resulted in the foundation having a very of initiatives. good year fi nancially. We exceeded our targets and raised a record total income of $4.8m (a Our emotional commitment to the task at hand 38% increase on prior year), including realized is our hope for the future and our prayer for gain on investments, of which $1.7m was the past. It’s our splendid torch which we want distributed to a variety of research initiatives. to ensure burns as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations to follow. Of the $4.8m total income, $2.3 was from fundraising activities. The total cost of raising these funds was $0.5m which represents a very credible 21% of the income (a 29% decrease on prior year). Peter Treseder AM, The foundation manages a variety of special Chief Executive Offi cer purpose funds which are earmarked to support numerous medical research and other initiatives. There is a large fl ow through of these funds as money is used for its intended purposes and replaced by further fundraising.

OUR FUTURE STRATEGY

The coming fi nancial year will see: • a continued focus on providing support to the whole hospital; • a continued focus on excellence in relationship fundraising; • an appropriate continued strengthening of the foundation’s balance sheet; Dell’Ugo New Farm’s Gloria Robertiello with Sasha Maggiolo, Gilberto Maggiolo and the • appropriate strategic board appointments; foundation’s Ari Panagiotou at the 2009 • a refi nement and growth of the events Sporting Chance Lunch to raise funds for the portfolio; RBWH Intensive Care Unit. • a continued expansion of commercial activities;

Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Foundation PAGE 9 James Beaman being greeted by his daughter Abigail outside RBWH at the end of his 1,700km cycling journey for Mary and Rose.

PAGE 10 Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Foundation ONE PERSON CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE

James Beaman is husband to Rachel and father in ICU with an open and packed abdomen, set the of Abigail. He is also dad to twin girls, Mary and record for the most blood transfused into one Rose who were lost at 22 weeks. patient at RBWH (a total of 398 units of blood and blood products), and endured 15 surgeries. Mary and Rose were born at RBWH in 2007, but sadly they were stillborn because their umbilical Sasha is now doing amazingly well and she credits cords became entangled and shut off each other’s her survival to the excellent care she received blood supply from their mother. at RBWH. She is committed to giving back to the medical team that gave back her life and is Two years later, James had an overwhelming passionate about raising funds to enable doctors desire to do something in memory of his girls and nurses at RBWH’s Intensive Care Unit to and it was then he decided to ride a bike from attend conferences and training programs in Melbourne to Brisbane. critical care. James, along with good friends Nicholas Bladen In August 2009, Sasha held her third annual and Greg Pink, started their 1,700km journey on Sporting Chance Lunch with the committed help 2 May arriving at RBWH on 14 May. of Gloria and Giuseppe, proprietors of Dell’Ugo Along the way they endured icy cold mornings, Italian Restaurant in New Farm. strong winds, locusts and hours of isolation. They also collected donations so that hopefully other Sasha also shared her inspirational story with parents would be saved from the heartache over 600 guests at the 2010 Right Royal Affair, James and his family endured. where her father, Gilberto, claimed the title of the Right Royal Affair’s Number One Supporter Through his journey, James and his friends after purchasing a painting by eight-year-old Lily raised over $15,000 for the hospital’s Perinatal DeMichele for $20,000. Research Centre. RBWH Foundation is, of course, extremely grateful Another person to make a big difference in to individuals like James, Rachel and Sasha, but the 2009/2010 was Rachel Smith. foundation is also extremely grateful to each and every person that makes a donation, no matter Rachel, a violinist with The Queensland Orchestra, what size, towards the life-saving work conducted rallied her friends and colleagues together for a at RBWH. special one-off charity concert performance of the Haydn opera “L’Isola Disabitata” at the Old Many of these people make a donation as a way Museum in Brisbane. The concert was conducted of saying ‘thank-you’ for the care received while at by Opera Queensland’s Richard Lewis and featured the hospital. Others give because they understand performances by Gregory Massingham, Sarah the importance of medical research and the hope Crane and Shaun Brown. it gives for the future. And some individuals give because they know RBWH plays a vital role in our The event was organised to raise funds for community. Rachel’s father, Dr Harry Smith, a renowned paediatric haematologist. Dr Smith’s current Over the past fi nancial year, many supporters and research is focussed on using an electron their families have also made donations to the microscope to search for the causative agent/s foundation through our quarterly appeals. These of Crohn’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) and appeals provide an extremely vital and continuous Kawasaki disease. source of funding for the foundation. We thank every single person that has made a donation Sasha Maggiolo and her family also continued their through our appeals - whether it was a one-off incredibly valuable support of RBWH Foundation donation, a regular gift, a large donation, or a in 2009/2010. donation of just $2. Sasha was involved in a devastating motorbike Every dollar and every donation we receive makes accident in 2007 and was given a 1% chance of a huge difference to the research, equipment and survival. Her injuries were horrifi c: a severed liver, training we are able to fund at the hospital. ruptured artery, broken leg, knee and shoulder, fractured vertebrae and ribs. She spent 70 days We are extremely appreciative of your support.

Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Foundation PAGE 11 QR Reds players with tiny twins Caleb and Nathan O’Brien in the Special Care Nursery at RBWH. (From left) Jake Schatz, Quade Cooper, Rod Davies, Will Chambers and Leroy Houston.

PAGE 12 Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Foundation RED-DY TO HELP THE SPIRIT OF CORPORATE GIVING

RBWH Foundation was thrilled to commence a two- Another major national company who came year partnership with Queensland Rugby during on board for the 2010 Mother’s Day Appeal 2009/2010, a partnership based on a shared was Amcal. All Amcal Chemists throughout interest in promoting health and wellbeing. Queensland displayed and sold the ‘Hearts & Hugs’ merchandise as part of the appeal, the fi rst Over the partnership period, the foundation will time the appeal has had such strong state-wide be supported through a range of QRU fundraising support. activities and QR Reds players will act as ambassadors for the foundation. Of course, the foundation continues to value and appreciate the support of our longer-term The partnership was offi cially launched in March partners. with a visit to RBWH’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit by Reds’ players including Quade Cooper, Will Possibly the longest-standing of these is Chambers and Digby Ioane. Retravision Northern Ltd, which this year held its 24th Annual PGA Charity Golf Day to raise funds Throughout the year, the foundation was for the hospital. benefi ciary of a number of major events including the Women in Rugby Lunch, the QR Reds Race Another golfi ng event that has become a recurring Day at Eagle Farm, and a special screening of ‘Sex feature on the foundation’s fundraising calendar is and the City 2’ with an exclusive after-party hosted the RBWH Food Services Charity Golf Day. by French Twist at the Paddington Barracks. As well as these events, RBWH Foundation was This event is organised by the Food and Retail given the opportunity to raise money for the 2010 Services department at the hospital which garner Mother’s Day Appeal at one of the QR Reds’ the support of a range of companies from the biggest games of the season - the match against food service industry. In 2009, PFD Food Services The Stormers played at Suncorp Stadium on came on board as the golf day’s major sponsor, Friday 23 April. and the company’s chairman, former Victorian Premier, Jeff Kennett, was the guest speaker on The hospital also played host for the season the day. launch of Queensland Rugby’s Premier League in April. The premiership trophy in this competition Wormald, leading fi re and people protection is the Hospital Challenge Cup, a trophy which was specialists, continued its fi ve year partnership originally introduced in 1899 as the prize for the in support of the hospital’s Burns, Trauma and Brisbane Hospital charity matches. Critical Care Research Centre. Wormald has been outstanding in its support, making a signifi cant A number of other new major partnerships were difference to the lives of patients suffering serious formed in 2009/2010 with companies who burns. recognise the important work undertaken at RBWH. Other longer-term partners which the foundation would like to thank include AstraZeneca, Smith Kmart conducted a national campaign throughout & Nephew, Edwards Lifesciences Pty Ltd and May and June to raise funds for women’s the Avant Mutual Group, major sponsors of the hospitals around the country. RBWH was chosen foundation’s Annual Research Grant Awards as its benefi ciary in Queensland, and just under ceremony. $10,000 was raised. The businesses mentioned on this page are just a Westpac also joined forces with RBWH Foundation few of our supporters from the corporate sector. during the year, pledging to give fi nancial support RBWH Foundation is, of course, extremely as well as extended support through staff grateful to each and every business that has volunteering and branch activity. made a contribution during the 2009/2010 fi nancial year and we hope to continue to develop Westpac became actively involved in the 2010 our partnerships over the coming years as we Right Royal Affair, with a representative on the strive to save lives, give hope and provide patients event committee and a team of volunteers helping with the best treatment available. out on the night. Bank branches also threw their support behind the 2010 Mother’s Day Appeal by selling RBWH Foundation merchandise.

Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Foundation PAGE 13 Wayne Smith from the National Fire Industry Association (QLD) presenting a cheque to RBWH Foundation’s Peter Treseder following the 2009 Fireball.

PAGE 14 Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Foundation COMMUNITY SUPPORT

While RBWH plays a vital role in the community Other activities driven by supporters from the through the provision of health care and Chinese/Asian community in 2009/2010 services, so does the community play a vital included a Ladies Lunch organised in conjunction role at RBWH. with the BLIAQ Loving Care Group to raise money for cancer research, and a special There are many community groups throughout charity concert at the Golden Palace Chinese Queensland, both large and small, which have Restaurant in Fortitude Valley organised in given important support to RBWH Foundation conjunction with the Queensland Asian Business over the past fi nancial year. Listed below are Weekly and featuring Hong Kong singing stars just some of those organisations: Sam Sam and Ban Ban. Aspley Art Group The foundation sincerely thanks the Asian/ Beau-View Chapter 218 - order of Eastern Star Chinese community for its ongoing generosity Bribie Island RSL & Citizens Memorial Club and support. Brookside Ladies Tuesday Club Gold Coast and Hinterland Equestrian Group RBWH Foundation was once again the Heart Failure Service Trust benefi ciary of the 2009 Fireball organised by Heartlink Group the National Fire Industry Association (QLD) Meals on Wheels Chermside and the 2009 IGA Lord Mayor’s Carols in the The Mine Electrical Safety Assoc City. All funds raised through the Fireball are Nundah Cottage Group donated to RBWH’s Burns, Trauma and Critical Port Douglas Chamber of Commerce Care Research Centre. Funds raised from the Quota International of Redcliffe sale of Eveready battery operated candles at Rotary Club of Toowoomba North Carols in the City are used to help fund the Salisbury & District Senior Citizens Welfare Assoc foundation’s research grant award program. Sew Smart Charity Quilt Group YWCA Pine Rivers Women’s Club A new event on the fundraising calendar in 2010 was a unique cabaret style concert at The Asian/Chinese community has played a Brisbane’s Judith Wright Centre presented by key role in the growth of RBWH Foundation local production company, Music Fever. The over the years, and we continued to garner ‘Three’s a Crowd’ performance featured a strong support from this community in the variety of musical styles from jazz and classical 2009/2010 fi nancial year. to South American dance music. All profi ts from the night were donated to RBWH Foundation. Support from this sector was largely championed There are plans for the concert to become an by Ms Jenniwaty Luhur who sits on the RBWH annual event. Foundation Board. Finally, there is one other group we would like Ms Luhur chairs the organising committee to thank, a group that is a community in its for the Annual Butterfl y Ball, where over 200 own right - our Royal Mums. The Royal Mums members of the Asian/Chinese community are, of course, women who have had babies joined other foundation supporters to raise at the hospital since it fi rst opened in 1938. money for the Brain Research Advances In Throughout the year, these mums have taken Newborns (BRAIN) Project being conducted by part in many of our events, bought merchandise the hospital’s Perinatal Research Centre. (See and have volunteered their time to assist with further details on the Butterfl y Ball on p15). our fundraising endeavours. RBWH Foundation was also the benefi ciary of All the women who have offi cially registered as a donation presented at the Annual Buddha’s ‘Royal Mums’ are included in the Honour Wall Birthday Festival by the Loving Care Group of which is on permanent display on level six of the the Buddha’s Light International Association Ned Hanlon building at the hospital. This Wall of Queensland (BLIAQ). This annual event is is updated annually with all newly registered organised by the Chung Tian Temple, BLIAQ mums.The Royal Mums Honour Wall is now and the Loving Care Group of BLIAQ. also online at www.rbwhfoundation.com.au where mums can also register as part of the program.

Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Foundation PAGE 15 MC Heather Foord chats with Olympian Kieren Perkins at the 2010 Right Royal Affair.

PAGE 16 Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Foundation RIGHT ROYAL EVENTS

During the 2009/2010 fi nancial year, RBWH Band and plenty of great food and wine. Foundation organised a number of fundraising Australian actress, Joy Smithers, was the host events ranging from fun runs and gala dinners of the evening which also featured a very special to black tie balls. presentation by Royal Mum Kylie Egan. The biggest event of the year was without doubt Over $120,000 was raised on the night to the 2010 Right Royal Affair at the Brisbane fund the fi ve-year Brain Research Advances in Convention and Exhibition Centre, celebrating Newborns (BRAIN) Project being conducted by over 140 years of medical research conducted the hospital’s Perinatal Research Centre. at RBWH. RBWH Foundation would like to thank the many The annual event took on a distinctly Russian people who helped make this night a success, theme this year, with everything from Cossack particularly the voluntary members of the dancers, Borscht, vodka and a rousing rendition organising committee - Jenniwaty Luhur, Lyna of ‘Back in the USSR’ by Beatles tribute band, The Chen, Margaret Drew (Hair’s Hare) and Penny Beatnix. The night was hosted by Channel Nine’s Williams (Studio Impressions). Heather Foord and featured guest speakers Kieren Perkins and Sasha Maggiolo. Thank you also to the event sponsors, namely MQ Financial Services, Emirates Airline, Brisbane Over 600 guests, including Allan Langer, BMW and Westside BMW and Sealy, and to John-Paul Langbroek and players from the QR all the other businesses and individuals that Reds, fi lled the Plaza Ballroom at the Convention sponsored tables as well as donated prizes and Centre helping to raise over $160,000 for raffl e items to help raise funds on the night. medical research conducted at RBWH. A slightly less glamorous, slightly more energetic, The success of the Right Royal Affair would not yet equally as important event on our fundraising have been possible without the voluntary support calendar was the 22nd Annual Royal Run for of our event committee - Raewyn Bailey (RB Research held in July. Recruitment), Angela Morrisby (Connectu2), Karen Laursen (Westpac), Janelle van de Velde Organised in conjunction with the RBWH (Linc Energy) and Greg Walter (QPay). RBWH Physiotherapy Department, and proudly Foundation is incredibly grateful for their valuable supported by Rebel Sport, the run took place time, energy and support. in Brisbane’s City Botanic Gardens with around 500 people competing for a range of prizes. RBWH Foundation would also like to thank all of the businesses which sponsored tables on the RBWH Foundation would like to thank the night as well as those businesses and individuals Physio Department for its efforts in putting this who provided auction items and raffl e prizes. event together for the past 22 years. We also The foundation would also like to thank Tony extend our sincere thanks to Rebel Sport, which Noble from A Noble Event who volunteered his sponsored the run for the second time this year, time and expertise to ensure the evening ran as well as all the other businesses which provided like clockwork, The Prop House who ensured the prizes and breakfast items for the day. room had a distinctly Russian feel, Westpac who Finally, we wish to express our gratitude to each provided volunteers, and Jon Marshall and his and every individual who attended one of our team at Blackarts who provided all the creative fundraising events throughout the year. Events and design elements. are a vital part of every charity’s fundraising Another prestigious event staged by RBWH endeavours, and we realise how many balls, Foundation in 2009/2010 was the Butterfl y dinners and other activities occur in Brisbane Ball. and throughout Queensland each year. That’s why we are so grateful that you chose to support Held in October, this year’s Ball was a true ‘Ball’ our functions, as without you these events would in every sense of the word. not be successful and we certainly would not have been able to raise the vital funds that we There were professional ballroom dancers, have throughout the year. music by the Queensland Pops Orchestra Jazz

Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Foundation PAGE 17 Baby Caleb Peebles-Cullen with mum Vanessa in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at RBWH. Caleb was born full-term without a diaphragm and had a silicon diaphragm implanted. (Photo courtesy of The Sunday Mail).

PAGE 18 Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Foundation GIFTS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS

BEQUESTS These gifts make a real difference to the foundation and the hospital as it enables us to Leaving a bequest to RBWH Foundation in ensure excellence in patient care by helping us your Will is truly a generous act, and greatly to fund research, education, equipment and appreciated. additional facilities. All bequests are invested in medical research Below is a list of all the people for whom In which will benefi t future generations - an Memoriam donations were made during the important way of continuing to care for your 2009/2010 fi nancial year: family when you are gone. You may have a particular health concern which you would Adelaide Anderson like your bequest directed to, such as cancer, Norma Barnes motor neurone disease or perinatal research, Maurice Beveridge or you may choose to make your bequest less Jamison Buchanan specifi c, to be used by the foundation in areas Jayla Anne & Bryce Joel Dargusch which have the greatest need. Evan Riley Davies Judy Gold A bequest, no matter what the size, can make Lachlen Hornery a real and lasting impact to our healthy future. Norma James In 2009/2010, bequests were received from Steven Klause the estates of: Doris Ivy Leo Marlene Joy Little Elsa Baan Mark Meredith Milsom Ronald Thomas Hughes Irwin Clark Newman Sir Ian McFarlane John Stuart Parnell Adrian Nielser Kenneth T Peters Geoffrey John Shepherd Leonard G Ridsdale Dudley Cecil Smith Phoenix William Sayers Alan Ray White Ronald H Taylor Barbara Valentine Williams Donald Thompson Trevor Williams Valerie Wright

IN MEMORIAM

Many families choose to make a lasting tribute Each of the people listed on this page will never to their loved one by making an In Memoriam be forgotten by RBWH Foundation, and the donation to RBWH Foundation. contributions made in their honour or from their estate will serve as their lasting tributes. People often do this by asking friends and family to make a donation in lieu of fl owers at the time of the funeral. Some simply make a donation of their own, and others choose to remember that someone special by making a donation on the anniversary of their death, on their birthday, at Christmas or at another special time. Some people even give the instructions to make donations to RBWH Foundation in lieu of fl owers before they pass away. This selfl ess choice is often a refl ection of the deceased’s life, interests, values or is simply a thank you for the care your loved one received during their stay at RBWH.

Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Foundation PAGE 19 FOUNDATION ROYAL FAMILY

Royal Family

Each year, RBWH Foundation recognises its and Sapphire, depending on the level of support major donors of the past 12 months by making given. Diamond Royal Family members are the them honorary members of the foundation’s foundation’s most treasured supporters. ‘Royal Family’. At this year’s Research Grant Awards ceremony, For 2010, a total of 72 honorary memberships RBWH Foundation also unveiled its offi cial donor were bestowed to various individuals, families, recognition boards. These boards contain the businesses and community groups at the names of the supporters who have made a foundation’s Annual Research Grant Awards signifi cant contribution to the hospital since ceremony in February. These 72 memberships the foundation was fi rst established in the mid- were based on one-off or cumulative 1980s. Known as the ‘Royal Family Honour contributions made during the 2009 calendar Wall’, these boards are now on permanent year. display in the Admissions area of the Ned Hanlon Building at the hospital, and they will be The donors who receive these honorary updated each year with all new honorary family memberships are considered to be the members. foundation’s ‘Jewels in the Crown’. Their membership to the Royal Family is therefore in the categories of Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, Ruby

PAGE 20 Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Foundation 2010 JEWELS IN THE CROWN

DIAMOND SAPPHIRE Justice Margaret Wilson Mr C R Acton Sir Ian McFarlane Aspley Art Group Inc Lyn Barnett Susan Carter Dr David Cartwright Christopher Chee Foundation Leslie Conner PEARL Barney & Jean Conroy Cecily Cox Cyril Robjohns Trust Mr & Mrs Bojan & Xiahong Darveniza Mr & Mrs Yi Ging & Jenniwaty Luhur-Hii Prof Mervyn Eadie AO National Fire Industry Association QLD Kay Fell Jak Vaessen Mrs A J Fursman Edward Green Lorna Guthrie Elaine Harding Mr & Mrs Eric Hsu Mr & Mrs William Jameson EMERALD Dorothy Knowlman Ms Sophia Chen William Heaslop & Lorna Kratzing Mr & Mrs Albert & Nancy Chung Dr Joan Lawrence Dr George Fielding Mr M S Levitt Mr & Mrs Chao Ming & Christine Liu Mr & Mrs E & J Lin Giuseppe & Gloria Robertiello Mr D G Medland Joyce Carkeek & David Brown Redlands RSL Mr & Mrs Yii Ting Kah Ping Hii George Richardson Mr & Mrs Charlie & Karan Lin Barbara Rose Mr D Round David Sartor Dr P M Stephenson Rudolph & Eva Wassman Patricia Whitbourne RUBY Mr Ling Hui Wong Mr & Mrs David & May Yang BLIAQ Loving Care Group Campbell Brothers Limited Wally & Noelene Basnett Macquarie Group Foundation Sid & Lily Churcher Grant Lehmann Mr Patrick Leong Mr & Mrs Ken & Rosanna Chou Lions Club of Ashgrove - The Gap Inc Mr & Mrs Yuche & Su Suh-Ying Yang Meals on Wheels Chermside Dr & Mrs Carl Kar-Hin Ooi The Helpful Company Pty Ltd Master Yi Lai Walker Family Trust Mr & Mrs CH & Lyna Tay Chen Northern Busway Alliance Dr Michael Fish & Louise Wallace Tim & Irena Harrington Emirates Airline Studio Impressions The RAD Group made4media

Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Foundation PAGE 21 RESEARCH AT THE ROYAL

In 2009/2010, RBWH Foundation celebrated were also the fi rst to discover a way to make over 140 years of research at RBWH. crude penicillin for the treatment of localised infections. Since the hospital fi rst opened its doors in 1867, RBWH has been actively involved in research and The hospital has certainly evolved and grown over has made a signifi cant contribution to the global the years, but the focus on research has always advancement of medicine and patient care. The remained. Today, RBWH boasts a number of major fi rst major breakthrough at the hospital was research centres funded by RBWH Foundation made by Dr Joseph Bancroft in the 1860s when including the Perinatal Research Centre, the he discovered the cause of the tropical disease Burns, Trauma & Critical Care Research Centre known as fi lariasis. and the Neurology Research Centre. It also has doctors, nurses and researchers across the Since then, the hospital has been internationally campus that actively conduct research into a recognised for work such as the development range of medical conditions including various of the treatment for typhoid fever and the forms of cancer, heart disease, mental health links between renal disease and childhood lead and infectious diseases. poisoning. During World War II, our doctors

The original Tower Block of the Brisbane General Hospital fronting Bowen Bridge Road, as it was in the late 1800s.

PAGE 22 Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Foundation 1958 A link was established between death from chronic renal disease in Queensland and lead absorption in childhood.

1977 A link was established between an anaemia developed during dialysis and chloramine added to Brisbane tap water.

1986 Established the effectiveness of high-dose radiotherapy for localised prostate cancer.

1990s/2000s Developed the fetal oximetry system for prevention of brain injury in babies caused by lack of oxygen in labour.

Dr Joseph Bancroft. Of course there have been many, many other discoveries made through research at RBWH In recognition of over 140 years of research at over the years, covering a broad range of diseases RBWH, below is a list of just some of the highlights and medical conditions. which have helped to advance treatment methods This hunger for understanding and fi nding new and improve patient care. or better ways to improve patient outcomes 1876 continues today and RBWH Foundation is Dr Joseph Bancroft discovered the cause of privileged to help fund these quests for answers fi lariasis. that will ultimately save lives.

1898 Information sourced from “History of The Brisbane Francis Hare pioneered the cold-bath treatment Hospital: A Pilgrim’s Progress”, John H Tyrer, 1993. for typhoid fever.

1933 A link was established between chronic nephritis and childhood lead poisoning.

1939 Sister Elizabeth Kenny started her ground- breaking treatment for polio at the hospital.

1943 Doctors discovered how to make crude penicillin.

1944 Used artifi cially prepared radioactive material to treat some forms of cancer - an Australian fi rst.

1955 First patient in Australia treated successfully with an artifi cial kidney. Sister Elizabeth Kenny at work with polio patients.

Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Foundation PAGE 23 RESEARCH UPDATE

RBWH Foundation provides ongoing support to MENTAL HEALTH major research centres based at RBWH as well as various departments on the campus which Mental Health Services at RBWH is actively boast leading edge clinical research programs. involved in research with current projects focussing on alcohol and drug dependency, early intervention The following are just some of the research strategies in psychosis development, adolescent highlights for 2009/2010 across both the major mental health and older persons mental health. research centres and the other departments actively engaged in research at RBWH. One example of work being undertaken in this area is research investigating various GASTROENTEROLOGY aspects of dementia, particularly behavioural LABORATORY and psychological symptoms in Alzheimer’s disease. This program has been instrumental to The focus of these researchers is to defi ne how the development of a scale to measure anxiety the genetic events which occur in different types in older people, a scale which has now been of colorectal polyps infl uence the development of translated into many languages and is being used distinct bowel tumour subgroups. This will assist around the world. in the identifi cation of specifi c polyp types that develop into cancer and allow more individualized NEUROLOGY RESEARCH CENTRE treatment options for bowel cancer patients. Identifi cation and removal of premalignant polyps The various focus areas of the Neurology Research by colonoscopy is an important prevention strategy Centre have been very active in 2009/2010. and results from this laboratory have already been translated into changes in the clinical management A team focussed on Parkinson’s disease, led by of these polyps. The laboratory is further refi ning Assoc Professor John O’Sullivan, began trialling its understanding of the different polyp and tumour a new treatment by which the drug Duodopa is types by continuing to collect more specimens delivered directly into a patient’s intestine via a and analyzing different genetic and morphologic pump which ensures consistent drug dosage. aspects of these polyps and tumours to identify In the area of motor neurone disease (MND), which changes are of the most importance. Dr Rob Henderson and his team have began INFLAMMATORY DISEASE using brain mapping techniques combined with RESEARCH GROUP mathematical software that measures the number of motor units in each peripheral nerve. This group aims to use detailed clinical observation As a consequence, the team has discovered that to drive epidemiological and genetic research in the central pathways are not as complete in MND this fi eld, leading to a better understanding and patients as they are in the brain of an unaffected better management of infl ammatory bowel person. The team has been able to serial study disease (IBD). It is investigating the complex MND patients and plan to compare the results pathological interaction between host and with its marker from the motor nerves in the hope environment including: host genetic susceptibility that it will create an objective marker for what is and response to the intestinal micro biota; going on in the disease. microbial plasticity in the human gut in response to a changing environment; and the epidemiological PERINATAL RESEARCH CENTRE changes that drive this plasticity and contribute to The fi ve-year Brain Research Advances In the increasing incidence of IBD in the developed Newborns (BRAIN) Project entered its second year and developing world. in 2009/2010 and has already made inroads into To be able to accurately study these issues, the the study of the infant brain. The centre has been IBD research team is making best possible use using its newly purchased MR Incubator, the fi rst of a specially purchased freezer to store tissue of its type in Australia, to closely examine the fi bre samples. Coupled with an extensive population tracking from a baby’s brain to the limbs, enabling survey, this means that the research team can it to see, at an early stage, where an injury may build a comprehensive tissue sample base for exist. This research will not only assist in better ongoing research. understanding and detecting brain injuries, but also in determining new methodologies for treating these injuries.

PAGE 24 Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Foundation Department Investigators Project

Conjoint Endocrinology Dr Kelly Landers (Chief), Dr Kerry Richard The fate of thyroid hormone transported by placental Laboratory transthyretin.

S Cardiology Dr Paul Martin (Chief), Dr Adam Scott, Does an anti-infl ammatory agent promote linear Dr Charles Worringham, Ms Kate Noonan ablation lesion discontinuity? An electrophysiological and histological examination.

Thoracic Medicine Dr Phan Nguyen (Chief), Dr David Fielding, Narrow band imaging in conjunction with Dr Robert Hodge, Dr Julie Agnew, autofl uorescence in head and neck cancer patients. Dr Martin Batstone, Assoc Prof Camile Farah Is optical diagnosis possible?

Nutrition & Dietetics Ms Susan de Jersey (Chief), Assoc Prof The contribution of dietary intake to placental Leonie Callaway, Prof Steven Taylor, Dr Trent dysfunction and pregnancy outcomes. Woodruff, Ms Kerina Constantini, Prof Paul Colditz, Ms Katie Foxcroft, Dr Lynda Gillen

Vascular Surgery Assoc Prof Phillip Walker (Chief), Improving surgical outcomes through post operative Dr Chris Askew, Dr Fraser Russell rehabilitation in patients with peripheral arterial disease.

Neurology Dr Robert Henderson Developing novel markers of motor neurone disease.

Urology Prof RA Gardiner (Chief), Prof Martin Lavin Detection of prostate cancer and its prognosis using prostatic fl uid.

Women’s and Newborn Dr Margo Pritchard (Chief), Developmental surveillance in high risk children: A Services Ms Susan Callan, Assoc Prof Fiona Bogossian, response to a growing health and service dilemma. Dr David Cartwright, Ms Naomi Ngenda, Ms Therese de Dassel

Emergency Medicine Ms Kimberley Ryan (Chief), Dr Louise Cullen, Factors infl uencing triage allocation for patients Dr Jaimi Greenslade, Dr Kevin Chu, with acute myocardial infarction: A retrospective Prof Anthony Brown observational study.

Intensive Care Medicine Dr Fiona Coyer (Chief), Ms Rae Cole, InSPiRE Study: Interventional Skin integrity Patient Ms Frances Ryan, Prof Jeffrey Lipman protocol in high Risk Environment.

Centre for Clinical Nursing Prof Claire Rickard (Chief), The RSVP Trial 2010: Replacement of intravascular Adj Prof Joan Webster, Mr Raymond Chan device administration sets after standard versus prolonged use.

Conjoint Gastroenterology Prof Barbara Leggett Infrastructure Grant. Laboratory

Conjoint Gastroenterology Dr Robin Mortimer Infrastructure Grant. Laboratory

Infl ammatory Bowel Disease Assoc Prof Graham Radford-Smith Infrastructure Grant. Laboratory

Conjoint Renal Medicine Dr Helen Healy Infrastructure Grant.

Perinatal Research Centre Prof Paul Colditz Infrastructure Grant.

Post Doctoral Fellowships

Fellowship 1

Recipient: Dr Nadeeka Dissanayaka (fi rst year of three year grant) Supervisor: Assoc Prof John O’Sullivan Department: Neurology Project: Understanding anxiety in Parkinson’s disease: Phenotype and risk factors.

Fellowship 2

Recipient: To be confi rmed (second year of three year grant) Supervisor: Assoc Prof Leonie Callaway Department: Internal medicine and aged care/maternity Project: Exercise as a prescription: Can we prevent adverse outcomes for at risk mothers and babies? 2010 RESEARCH GRANT AWARD RECIPIENT 2010 RESEARCH GRANT AWARD

Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Foundation PAGE 25 PAGE 26 Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Foundation ADDITIONAL FUNDING GIVEN

Throughout the 2009/2010 fi nancial year, RBWH Foundation has provided funding for a number of items and activities at the hospital that are not necessarily research related. These include: • Staff attendance at an Advanced Ventilation and NIV Symposium • Staff attendance at National ICU Congress • Sponsorship of the annual RBWH Health Care Symposium and the following associated awards:

- Best Clinical Oral - Best Clinical Poster - Best Clinical Science Oral - Best Clinical Science Poster - Best Basic Science Oral - Best Basic Science Poster - QIMR Laboratory Attachment - RBWH Innovative Award - The Professor William Egerton Award for Surgical Research - The Sir Ian McFarlane Medal - Best Overall Research Presentation

• Purchase of specialist software for the Leg Ulcer Clinic • Running costs associated with the laboratories in the RBWH Foundation Clinical Research Centre including rent, maintenance, some salaries, consumables and chemicals • Employment of a biostatistician • Employment of a research scientist in the Endocrinology Laboratory • Employment of a research assistant in the IBD research group • Purchase of a wheelchair for stroke patient, Sarah Jane Gapp • Purchase of Cyranose handheld devices for lung cancer research • Sir Ian McFarlane Nursing Excellence Awards • Department of Anaesthesia Founders Award

Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Foundation PAGE 27 Dr John Herron KSG, KCHSJ, MB, BS (Qld), FRCS, FRCSE, FRACS, FAMA Chairman Dr Herron started his career at the then Royal Brisbane Hospital as an RMO and Surgical Registrar before heading overseas to obtain his Edinburgh and London surgical fellowships. He returned to Brisbane in 1963 following his appointment as the fi rst Clinical Research Fellow of the Queensland Cancer Fund with attachment to the Queensland Melanoma Project. He gained Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and was appointed to the Visiting Staff at Princess Alexandra Hospital. In 1974 he became Senior Surgeon at the Mater Adult Public Hospital and remained in that position until being elected as a Senator for Queensland in 1990. In 1996 he became Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs. In 2002, he was appointed Ambassador to Ireland and the Holy See. On his return from overseas in 2006, Dr Herron became Chairman of the Australian National Council on Drugs. Dr Herron and his wife Jan have six daughters and three sons.

Hamish J L Doley BSc, BCom, CA, FFin Deputy Chairman Hamish is a Partner of KPMG and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia, focusing on providing audit and advisory services to private and family businesses through the KPMG Private Enterprise Practice based in Brisbane. Prior to joining KPMG, Hamish attained a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Science at University of Queensland, which led to his interest and support for medical research. Hamish has provided support and pro-bono advisory services to Boards of other not-for-profi t organisations through community initiatives such as the Australia Business Arts Foundation (AbaF). In addition to his role as Deputy Chair of the Board, Hamish chairs the RBHW Foundation’s Audit and Risk Committee.

Professor Lawrie W Powell AC, MD, PhD, FRCP, FRACP Professor Powell originally undertook his postgraduate training at the then Royal Brisbane Hospital before heading overseas to undertake further study and various positions at hospitals in London, America and Denmark. Back in Australia, he was awarded a personal Chair by University of Queensland in 1978 and then, in collaboration with Professor June Halliday and Professor Graham Cooksley, he established an internationally recognised liver research group. In 1990, Professor Powell was appointed Director of Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) where, amongst other achievements, he was instrumental in the successful development and planning of the $64 million Cancer Research Centre. Professor Powell has received numerous national and international awards in recognition of his research contributions and has held many prestigious positions including President of the International Association for the Study of Liver (1986 to 1988). Professor Powell is currently Director of the Centre for Advancement of Clinical Research at RBWH, honorary Senior Principal Research Fellow of QIMR and Professor Emeritus at University of Queensland.

Jenniwaty Luhur Assoc Dip (Music) Ms Jenniwaty Luhur is a Director of Maximus International Pty Ltd. She is also Vice President of the Buddha’s Light International Association of Queensland. Jenniwaty was awarded ‘Volunteer of the Year’ in 2002 by the then Royal Brisbane Hospital and Royal Women’s Hospital Health Service District, in recognition of her contribution to the hospital and health district through raising funds for medical research.

PAGE 28 Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Foundation Peter Fardoulys AM, LFAIB, JP, Dip Mech & Elec Eng, Chartered Builder (Hon Prof Building & Construction Central Queensland University) Peter has been the Managing Director of Peter Fardoulys Constructions since 1976. He is also a Board member of Opera Queensland (1981 to 2008) and the Crèche & Kindergarten Association of Queensland (1967 to 2008). He is a past National President of the Australian Institute of Building. In 2005, Peter was appointed Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for services to the building industry and to the community through arts, medical, children’s and church organisations.

John J George John George has owned and operated a number of retail and wholesale businesses in the Australian fresh food sector since 1980, but is best known for his role as Managing Director and co-founder of Australia’s largest supplier and manufacturer of fresh chilled foods, Mrs Crocket’s. Since the mid-90’s, John and his brothers have been involved in expanding their family property investment, management and development business which is known as The George Group. John has also served as director and then Chairman for the Board of the Centre for Food Technology, on the Board of the Queensland Institute of Technology as well as various educational advisory positions.

Bruce Humphrys Bruce Humphrys is the Managing Partner of Brisbane-based law fi rm HopgoodGanim Lawyers. Bruce began his legal career with the fi rm in 1979 and has been the Managing Partner since 2001, responsible for leading the fi rm’s 25 partners and over 200 employees. Under Bruce’s leadership, HopgoodGanim has experienced signifi cant growth to become one of Queensland’s largest independent law fi rms and, as consistently recognised by independent adjudicators, one of Australia’s most successful legal practices. Before his current role, Bruce was one of the fi rm’s lead partners within the commercial property group. During his career as a property lawyer, he was involved in many of South-East Queensland’s largest property development projects.

Scott McMullen BA, BSOCWK, Grad Cert HM, MAASW Scott McMullen has a clinical background as a social worker and initally worked in forensic psychiatry at the Park Centre for Mental Health. He then managed the Rehabilitation Service as a member of the hospital executive and was an active driver of the hospital’s redevelopment. Following this, Scott worked in Corporate Offi ce for Queensland Health which led to a four month role in Bundaberg as part of the Queensland Health Response Team. Scott then returned to Brisbane where he took up the role of Team Leader Mental Health, Central Area Health Service and for two years following that was the Deputy Director, Clinical Governance, Central Area Health Service. Following Queensland Health’s restructure in 2008, Scott took up the acting role as Director Allied Health at RBWH and in 2009 moved into the permanent position of Executive Director of Corporate Services at RBWH. Scott has also held a number of Board positions for Queensland University Rugby Club, Drug Arm Queensland and the Nyunda Park Cooperative. Additionally, he held the executive position of Vice President of the Mental Health Association of Queensland. Scott is dedicated to improving the patient care experience through innovation via research.

Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Foundation PAGE 29 For the year ended 30 June 2010

2010 2009 ME $ $ Income from continuing operations Revenue Fundraising activities, special events, donations and bequests 2,224,865 1,480,618 CO Merchandising activities 68,098 166,733 Research grants and clinical trials 832,431 768,633

Financial income 365,455 412,942 F Other revenue 1,201,373 1,133,594 Total income from continuing operations 4,692,222 3,962,520

Expenses from continuing operations O Employee expenses 766,091 633,079

Event expenses 265,311 165,186 IVE IN Fundraising expenses 177,959 294,039

Research administration and clinical trials 558,905 616,080 S Merchandising expenses 55,134 50,477 Conference expenses 3,665 - Research grants 1,160,719 1,188,273 Depreciation and amortisation 22,452 20,498 Finance/borrowing costs 44,105 31,059 Other expenses 77,192 63,586 Total income from continuing operations 3,131,533 3,062,277

Operating result from continuing operations 1,560,689 900,243 Other comprehensive income Net change in fair value of available for sale fi nancial assets transferred to profi t or loss 131,614 (474,782) Net change in fair value of available for sale fi nancial assets 223,595 307,559 Total other comprehensive income 355,209 (167,223)

Total comprehensive income 1,915,898 733,020 MPREHEN

The Statement of Comprehensive Income is extracted from the audited fi nancial TATEMENT statements of RBWH Foundation for the year ended 30 June 2010. The full fi nancial statement is attached or can be viewed on the RBWH Foundation’s website, www.rbwhfoundation.com.au S CO

PAGE 30 Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Foundation As at 30 June 2010

2010 2009 $ $

Current assets Cash and cash equivalents 4,216,782 3,448,811 Receivables 1,061,609 776,502 Inventories 50,093 86,440 Other 6,700 4,704 5,335,184 4,316,457 N

Non current assets classifi ed as held for sale 298,750 - F O Total current assets 5,633,934 4,316,457

Non current assets

Other fi nancial assets 3,553,941 3,122,513 O Property, plant and equipment 33,963 41,536 ITI Total non-current assets 3,587,904 3,164,049

Total Assets 9,221,838 7,480,506

Current Liabilities

Payables 778,041 893,824 OS Accrued employee benefi ts 51,234 44,884 Provisions 270,267 347,316 Other 11,437 - Total current liabilities 1,110,979 1,286,024

Non-current liabilities Accrued employee benefi ts 10,034 9,555

Total non-current liabilities 10,034 9,555

Total liabilities 1,121,013 1,295,579 IAL P

NET ASSETS 8,100,825 6,184,927 C Equity Accumulated surplus 7,750,006 6,057,703 Fair value reserve 350,819 127,224

TOTAL EQUITY 8,100,825 6,184,927

The Statement of Financial Position is extracted from the audited fi nancial TATEMENT statements of RBWH Foundation for the year ended 30 June 2010. The full fi nancial statement is attached or can be viewed on the RBWH Foundation’s website, www.rbwhfoundation.com.au S FINAN

Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Foundation PAGE 31 RBWH Foundation would like to thank the following businesses and individuals for providing valuable support through the provision of items for raffl es, auctions, gift bags, prizes for various activities, catering for events. We would like to thank those businesses and individuals who provided services or goods at no charge or at a reduced rate. We would like to thank the many individuals who have so generously knitted, crocheted and sewn items for the tiny babies in the Neonatal Unit. We would also like to thank the media outlets who assisted in raising awareness for the foundation and its activities through free of charge advertising. Finally, we would like to thank the individuals that gave their time to host our various events, or speak at them, as well as the many volunteers who consistently rally to the cause and assist us with raising funds at these events.

4MBS Dreamworld Events Mitchell Ogilive 97.3Fm Drift Montblanc A Noble Event Robert Dunne Paula Moon Tony Abbott MP Easton Pearson Caitlin Mullins Agapi Hair & Beauty Ed Hardy Mulpha Australia Betty Aiau Kylie Egan Neat N Trim Theresa Aiau Embroid Me Greg Norman Dr David Alcorn Emirates Airline Robin O’Connor Susan Aldworth Eves on the River Tom O’Kelly Allclear Print & Signs Anne Ferro Oliver & Co Amcal Chemists Fernwood Only Australian Groceries Aqua Beauty Teneriffe Flight Centre Opera Queensland Australia Zoo Foodworks Parmalat Baby Gift Box Heather Foord Dulcy Patty Leanne Barron Patricia Freestun Pegasus Racing Marcus Bell French Twist Kieren Perkins Berri Genesis Fitness Club PFD Food Services Beautwise Gilhooleys Piazza D’Oro Bittersweet Chocolate, The Barracks Global Federation of Chinese Business Amanda Plusnin Yogesh Bhatt Women of Australia Print Systems Australia Black & White Cabs Golden Palace Chinese Restaurant The Prop House Vera Blake Graphic Publications QPay Blossom Beauty Studios, The Barracks Beatrice Green The Queensland Orchestra Michael Bohl Linda Haberkern Queensland Pops Orchestra Bow-Tie Terry Hansen Queensland Youth Orchestra Breakfast Creek Hotel Hare’s Hair QR Passenger Service Brisbane BMW & Westside BMW Georgia Hawes QR Reds Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Hayman Island Management RAD Group Brisbane News Health & Sports Dynamics Heather Raines (Rainesforest) Brizzie Baskets High Societea Rebel Sport Buddha’s Light International Association of Claudia Hii Red Monkey QLD Darius Hii Red Room DVD BLIAQ Loving Care Group Esmond Hii Restaurant Two Shaun Brown Hills In Hollywood Retravision Northern Ltd Karen Brumby Homestyle Bake Royal on the Park Bunnings Warehouse (Stafford and Cannon Minnie Hong Samies Girl Fresh Seafood Market Hill stores) HopgoodGanim Noelene Sangster Jackie Butler House of Laurels Tahn Scoon Cadbury Maz Howie Sensational Creations Cynthia Cai Nicole Hutchinson Sew Smart Charity Quilt Group Carefl ight Training Services Il Centro Sit Down Comedy Club Joyce Carkeek Jellyfi sh Restaurant Joy Smithers Chalk Hotel Jetts Noeline Smithers Mrs Queenie Chan Antony Ji Smooth Latin Groove Ms Lyna Chen KC’s Wholesale Bakery Solutions Skin Clinic William Chen Jeff Kennett Stamford Plaza Brisbane China Sea Restaurant, Milton Kerri Craig Emporium John & Ruby Starnes Richard Cho KPMG Joan Stephenson Claire Louie Bridal & Formal LaLou Designs Stewarts Wine Co, The Barracks Clovely Estate Heidi Lang (Eclectic Dreams) St George Bank Coca Cola Amatil Allan Langer Studio Impressions Cognitia Studios Heather Latimer Lee Su Professor Paul Colditz LG Commercial Hayley Sugars Anne Coleman Leda Nutrition Summit Events College Garden Nursery Ryan Lee The Sunday Mail Conrad Treasury Grant Lehmann Gordon & Chris Tallis Eva Cook Richard Lewis Tecstore Joanne Cook Mrs Angel Liao Triumph Lingerie M. Cooke Judy Lin Two Fold Creative Sheelagh Cooper Michelle Liu Mieke Van Ravensberg Corporate Energy Constructions L’Oreal VAustralia John & Elsie May Coulthard Louis Vuitton Australia Pty Ltd Vital Essences The Courier Mail The Hon. Paul Lucas MP VM Learning Kathryn Courtney Ms Jenniwaty Luhur Tony Watts Sarah Crane Sasha Maggiolo Jocelyn Walker Sam Dai Mandarin Palace Restaurant Westpac Dallys Models Josye Manrique Melissa Willaims (Intimo Lingerie) DARB Couture Mark Perriman Landscaping Penny Williams David Hart Galleries Marriott Surfers Paradise Resort Mrs May Yang Jeanette Day Gregory Massingham Mrs Alice Yeoh Helen Deards Harry McKay Dr Peter Yeoh Delahunty Chemists Ewen McKenzie Valerie Wells Dell’Ugo Italian Restaurant, New Farm Medeleq Fay Wilson Eric Wu Depazzi Mercedes-Benz Brisbane Ms Grace Wu Teresa Desmarchelier Sally Millis Mr Jack Wu Phillip Di Bella Millk Studios Dior Christina Mitchell

PAGE 32 Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Foundation THANK YOU... The Board and management of RBWH Foundation are extremely grateful to the many people who generously give their time, knowledge, resources, advice, contacts and energy to not only assist in raising funds for Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital, but to ensure the foundation continues to operate effi ciently and invest prudently in projects that will provide the most benefi t to the health and wellbeing of our patients. We are truly indebted to you for your support and generosity. Finance & Risk Committee Hamish Doley (Chairman) John George John McFarlane Research Advisory Committee Professor Emeritus Mervyn Eadie AO (Chairman), MD, PhD Dr Cam Bennett, M.BIOMED.Eng, FRACP Professor Ron Dickinson, BSc Hons, PhD Adjunct Assoc. Professor Lesley Fleming OAM Professor Murray Mitchell, DPhil, DSc, FRSNZ Scott McMullen, BA, BSOCWK, Grad Cert HM, MAASW Professor Denis Moss, BSc, PhD Professor Lawrie Powell, AC, MD, PhD, FRCP, FRACP Professor Sue Tett, PhD, BPharm (Hons), MPS Dr Jacobus Ungerer, MBChB, MMed (chem pat), MBL, FRCPA Dr Ian Wilkey, MBBS, BSc, FRCPA, FAFPHM Dr Jennifer Sturgess, PhD

2009 Butterfl y Ball Committee Jenniwaty Luhur (Chairman) Professor Paul Colditz Lyna Chen Penny Williams Margaret Drew

2010 Right Royal Affair Committee Raewyn Bailey Angela Morrisby Karen Laursen Janelle van de Velde Greg Walter

Our Event Volunteers Many people volunteer for various events throughout the year and all of these people are listed on page 30. The foundation would, however, like to say a particular thank you to the following volunteers who return time and again to assist us whenever they can. Leanne Barron Jackie Butler Sheelagh Cooper Jeanette Day Maz Howie Antony Ji

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