St Andrew’s Hospital Foundation

A letter of thanks from the Foundation Director and the Chair of the Foundation Board

On behalf of the St Andrew’s Hospital Foundation, we would like to thank you, our donors, for your essential and unwavering support during the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

If there is one lesson we have learned from these pandemic times, it is never to undervalue relationships and connections. Our St Andrew’s community of volunteers, friends, devoted supporters, grateful patients, and bequestors have never failed to show up for us, and have made it possible for us to help St Andrew’s Hospital during some of its most challenging times.

One of the core ways we provide support is through equipment. This year, we made possible the purchase of two Trident HD specimen radiography systems, an automated thermal disinfecting sonic irrigator workstation, four electric lift recliner chairs, 176 communication boards, an ultrasound machine for our Emergency Department, and a vaccine fridge.

Through our Medical Education and Research Fund, we supported eight scholarships and the muchanticipated Joint Professorial Appointment with the University of Adelaide. It was been a joy to see Dr Page settle into the clinical team and work to support research achievements. We have also supported over 80 volunteers to contribute meaningfully to the hospital, either through the coffee shop, patient transport or other ways. Volunteers represent such an important community of helpers who make a significant difference to the experience of St Andrew’s staff and patients on a daily basis.

In addition, this year, the Foundation has taken on the external communications for St Andrew’s Hospital. This resulted in the launch of the 2022-2025 Strategic Plan and the roll-out on social media of initiatives such as R U OK? Day, Reconciliation Week, NAIDOC Week and International Nurses Day. Supporting hospital operations with our time, our skill and, with funding, is one of the really special things about our relationship.

Thank you for your support, particularly as we are both new to our roles, to help ensure that St Andrew’s Hospital Foundation is a thriving partner of St Andrew’s Hospital.

Jenny Parsons

Director

Eric Granger, FUniSA FAICD

Chairman