Equity Trustees have announced the continuation of their existing partnership with Monash Partners Academic Health Science Centre with a further $2,946,945 to be provided for research to improve the health of children and those living with cancer, heart disease, depression and stroke.
Commencing in 2017, the partnership has already directed the combined resources of 11 philanthropic trusts, totalling over $2,835M, to deliver projects that reflect Equity Trustee’s priorities. Together both organisations have worked to improve the lives of children, young and older people; support the career development of clinicians and early to mid-career researchers, including females; and aid research that translates into community impact and better health.
Monash Partners Executive Director, Professor Carol Hodgson said generous contributions from the philanthropic sector play a critical role in supporting innovation in health and medical research.
“Thanks to the vision of Equity Trustees, we have been able to generate and rapidly translate research into clinical care, responding to the needs of communities, health providers and health services to create significant lasting impact,” said Professor Hodgson.
“We commend Equity Trustees’ ongoing commitment to a collaborative partnership model and acknowledge the generosity of the charitable trusts managed by Equity Trustees and their continuing support,” said Professor Hodgson.
Equity Trustees General Manager, Philanthropy and Community Trustee Services, Ms Jodi Kennedy said she was pleased to be able to continue the innovative partnership.
“This funding will drive research into disease prevention and treatment with the potential to deliver significant public health benefits, while fostering a long-term, collaborative relationship with an organisation committed to translating discoveries into improved healthcare,” said Ms Kennedy.
“By partnering with Monash Partners, it empowers research that leads to real-world clinical outcomes, improves patient care, and supports the development of innovative therapies and interventions.”
“We are deeply committed to creating meaningful, lasting outcomes through partnerships that advance medical research, and we look forward to the benefits for our whole community over time,” said Ms Kennedy.
The partnership between Monash Partners and Equity Trustees will continue for a further five years.
The 13 Trusts making this partnership possible include:
- Bill Long Charitable Trust
- The George Perry Fund
- The Dean William Robert Winter Trust
- The Appel Family Bequest
- Estate of Harry Bunting
- The Lynne Quayle Charitable Trust
- Preston and Loui Geduld Trust Fund
- Athol Joseph Anderson Charitable Trust – The Dorothy Hill Memorial Trust Fund
- The William & Evelyn Beveridge Trust
- Beatrice Harris Charitable Trust
- The Myra Stoicesco Charitable Trust
- The Cross Family Trust
- The Frank Alexander Charitable Trust
Read Equity Trustees announcement here.
