Who We Are

The Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation is a non-profit, charitable organisation.

We raise funds in order to directly support the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service and the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, which care for nearly 285,000 people from Tully to the Torres Strait.

Our goal is to improve the quality and accessibility of health care in our region for everyone. In other words, we want all Far North Queenslanders – from mums and bubs to veterans and everybody in between – to enjoy a full range of quality health care services close to home.

This includes vital services such as women’s health and mental well-being, to cardiac, paediatrics, cancer care, and more.

We’ve been going strong since 1997, and in that time, we’ve contributed more than $27 million to improving health care in the Far North.

The funding goes towards vital equipment, modern facilities, support services and providing grants to advance the skills and knowledge of our dedicated doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals.

Donate with Confidence

We’re a registered charity with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Status 1. Essentially, that means the Australian Tax Office trusts us to follow the highest standards of integrity when managing your money and our corporate governance.

So, you can confidently donate, knowing 100% of your contribution is going where it’s needed most.

What We Do

We put all the pieces together to bring quality health care close to home for everyone in Far North Queensland.
  • We bring new and better health care services to Far North Queensland like modern medical equipment, upgrades to hospital facilities, and a playground for a children’s ward.
  • We raise money from the community by organising events, finding sponsors, building corporate partnerships, and reaching out to people like you for donations.
  • We advocate on behalf of our public hospitals and health centres to ensure their needs are heard and the community’s health care needs are met.
  • We make sure every dollar raised goes towards building a healthier north. Our administrative fees are covered by our social enterprises, which means 100% of your donation is put to good use.
  • We support hospital staff by providing grant funding that will have the biggest positive impact on professional development and research initiatives.
  • We build a strong volunteer program by supporting our amazing army of hospital volunteers.