Gold Coast Hospital Foundation

Gold Coast Hospital Foundation is a locally-based community organisation dedicated to supporting patients and their families by raising funds for vital health programs and projects across the Gold Coast region. Established as the official charity for Gold Coast Health, the Foundation plays a crucial role in enhancing patient care beyond what government funding provides, ensuring the community has access to improved healthcare services and facilities.

Mission and Vision

The Foundation’s mission is to engage and inspire the local community to contribute essential funds that assist in delivering life-saving services and enhanced patient experiences, helping to ease the heartache and stress faced by children, adults, and families during critical health challenges. Its vision is to ensure that the community has access to the best possible healthcare when it is needed most.

Main Objectives

• Raise funds to support patients and their families impacted by illness, injury, or disability
• Provide medical equipment and aids that improve patient care and comfort
• Fund hospital-led health research to advance diagnosis and treatment
• Enhance hospital facilities and patient spaces to promote healing and wellbeing
• Offer scholarships and education opportunities for Gold Coast Health staff
• Support emergency accommodation and transport services for patients and families

Benefiting Groups

• Patients: More than 100,000 babies, children, and adults receive support during treatment and recovery at local public hospitals and health facilities.
• Families: Emergency accommodation assistance helps families stay close to loved ones receiving critical care.
• Health Staff: Funding for equipment and research aids medical professionals in delivering faster diagnosis and better treatment.
• Hospitals and Health Facilities: Funds benefit multiple hospitals, health precincts, and community health centres across the Gold Coast.

Types of Services and Activities

• Funding and delivering vital medical equipment such as life-saving mobile ECMO service vehicles
• Supporting patient transport and emergency accommodation services
• Improving hospital environments including intensive care units, cancer care spaces, and mental health wards
• Organising fundraising events, appeals, and community engagement activities
• Providing scholarships and professional development for healthcare staff
• Backing innovative health research projects to improve patient outcomes