About Us

The Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation was established on 21st March 1997 under the provisions of the Hospitals Foundations Act 1982. As such it has all of the objects, functions and powers set down in the Hospitals Foundations Act 1982 and various other Acts of Parliament.

The Foundation is a non-profit, charitable organisation that endeavours to assist the activities and services of the Cairns Base Hospital and Cairns & Hinterland Health Service District.

Vision

“Superior Health Care Provision in Far North Queensland”

Mission

“To contribute to improvement in the quality of health care provision in Far North Queensland through the funding of modern equipment, facilities, education, training and research and through the provision of support services.”

Principal Activities

Fund the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment and establishment of first class health related facilities;

Assist in the establishment of Far North Queensland as a center of excellence in health services by funding, supporting and encouraging education and research;

Provide support services for the patients and staff.

Members of the Foundation

Members of the Foundation serve voluntarily, who are appointed by the Governor in Council, are drawn from the local business, medical and University Communities.

Foundation Staff

Annual Reports

Annual Report 2003 / 2004
Annual Report 2004 / 2005
Annual Report 2005 / 2006
Annual Report 2006 / 2007
Annual Report 2007 / 2008
Annual Report 2008 / 2009