We welcome you to join us in saving and improving the lives of patients in need.
At the RBWH Foundation, we believe the greatest impact is achieved by funding extraordinary opportunities in medical research and patient care innovation, developed by clinicians who work directly with patients.
This has been our mission since 1985.
Established as the charity partner of RBWH, the Foundation is proud to also support the Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS), Redcliffe Hospital and other prestigious Herston institutes and centres.
The RBWH Foundation funds the most needed and transformational medical projects that allow the best and brightest medical minds to improve outcomes for thousands of patients and their families.
These patient care and life-saving research projects lead to better health, now and into the future, not only for Queensland but for Australia and the world.
Patients like Franky...
Franky Nawei is an IT project manager. He is young and healthy, loves spending time with friends and volunteers at a Buddhist community centre. In 2020, life changed forever when Franky was diagnosed with a lethal form of blood cancer.
His immediate reaction was simply, why me?
One year later, Franky became one of the first in Australia to receive breakthrough CAR-T cell therapy thanks to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH), the only centre in Queensland that offers this treatment. A small sample of blood was reprogrammed to attack cancer and returned for infusion back into Franky’s body. It was expensive but it worked.
"This research gives other people a second chance at their life and to be someone better and that is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Thankful is just a word but I'm actually very grateful and privileged to have their gift of research."
- Franky Nawei, RBWH cancer patient
Partner with Us
We are committed to working with organisations who are ambitious and want to make a difference.
We create bespoke and mutually beneficial partnership opportunities to ensure that you connect with your audience, your social responsibility metrics, boost your marketing content and engage your team members.
To discuss partnering with RBWH Foundation please complete our online form or:
Phone 0424 200 660
Email k.ritchie@rbwhfoundation.com.au
Partner Spotlight
RACQ
A new partnership between the RBWH Foundation and RACQ is funding cutting-edge research into emergency department e-scooter injury presentations, to better inform policy makers and law enforcement decision makers.
"This research will give us a through understanding on how many people are ending up in hospital emergency departments with e-mobility related injuries and will allow us to better understand injury patterns, severity, circumstances, and treatment outcomes."
- RACQ Chief Executive Officer David Carter
Resly
Our partnership with Resly started in 2022 where they generously supported our WeCU initiative. Last year, the team had a tour of the Herston Biofabrication Institute (HBI), where they learnt about the impactful role their contribution of over $25,000, plays in supporting the ground-breaking work happening on the Herston Health Precinct.
"To other corporates, I would emphasise the transformative power of giving not only in terms of its impact on communities but also on company culture and reputation. By aligning giving efforts with organisational goals and values, companies can leverage their resources to address pressing social issues and make a meaningful difference in the world."
- Samuel Steel, Resly Co-founder
Anglo American
Global miner Anglo American has donated the RBWH Foundation an extraordinary $1-million for burns and trauma care. This extraordinary philanthropic gift is already transforming patient lives through RBWH Foundation Research Fellowships and innovative research projects at the Herston Biofabrication Institute and Queensland Skin Culture Centre.
"We are fortunate to have such a world class facility in Queensland, and our hope is that the donation will make a meaningful contribution to improving outcomes for all burns and trauma patients, through clincal research, innovation and ongoing patients support."
- Anglo American CEO in Australia, Tyler Mitchelson (December 2020)
Rydges
Rydges Fortitude Valley jumped on board with RBWH Foundations Giving Day in 2024 and didn't look back! This collaborative partnership has raised funds for lifesaving research and patient care initiatives whilst boosting morale and that feel good factor amongst the Rydges team.
"It was a pleasure to be involved in such a wonderful cause raising much needed funds for RBWH Foundation Giving Day 2024, and we're looking forward to being involved again in 2025!"
ADCO
The simple joy of fresh air and sunshine can be invaluable for Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH) patients and their visitors, especially those facing a lengthy recovery.
Thanks to the generosity of national building company, ADCO, which donated time and resources for an outdoor garden makeover, patients can now relax in style.
“Many of us have had some form of connection to RBWH so it was a really wholesome experience to give back collectively and contribute to the RBWH Foundation.”
- ADCO Senior Project Engineer Ben Savill
Scene Change
"Myself and the whole Scene Change Brisbane team are proud to support the 2024 RBWH Foundation Giving Day, thanking and celebrating all the incredible donors, fundraisers, volunteers, ambassadors, corporate partners and supporters to the Foundation. Being Queensland's largest hospital, it's important we show support to the medical professionals conducting life-saving research and providing life-saving care right in our very own backyard. My family has twice been impacted by serious health events, and the care that we received by the surgeons, doctors and nurses reminds me who the real superheroes are. If you or your company are able to support a wonderful charity like the RBWH Foundation I strongly encourage it, as they work tirelessly to help provide better healthcare for everyone each and every day."
- Briohny Boater, Partnerships and Business Development, Scene Change, Brisbane.
