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The Dr Edward Koch Foundation is a non-profit organisation, established to focus and support public health activities in north Queensland. It was registered as a public company with limited liability on 26 March 1997, but its first project was approved and funded in October 1996. The Foundation is closely associated with Queensland Health's Tropical Population Health Unit, the University of Queensland Cairns Campus, and James Cook University.
Foundation Objectives:
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Promoting and initiating innovative preventative and educational programs to improve the health of the community
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Supporting and conducting health research and development projects
Patron of the Foundation
Her Excellency, the Governor of Queensland, Ms Penelope Wensley, AC agreed in October 2008 to become the patron of the Dr Edward Koch Foundation. The Governor states in her letter of acceptance 'it is clear that the Foundation is playing an important role in addressing health and community challenges in North Queensland, and covering an impressive range of projects and activities.'
Current Events
The Dr Edward Koch Foundation is holding the 'Suicide & Self-harm Conference 2012' from 13th-15th June at the Cairns Convention Centre. We are calling for abstracts on presentations for potential inclusion into the conference program. The due date for abstracts has been extended to 22nd of March. Please submit your abstracts using the following form.
Declan Crouch Fund
19.04.12: Help the Dr Edward Koch Foundation to raise money for the Declan
Crouch Fund. Declan Crouch, aged 13, disappeared on March 9 2011. After an
extensive and very public three month search, his body was found near his Machans
Beach home.The Declan Crouch Fund (in memory of Declan) has set a target of $75,000 to fundraise during its first year, with all money raised to go towards suicide prevention in far north Queensland.
If you have a couple of dollars spare to go towards the Declan Crouch Fund, you can either print and return the form below with your donation, or alternatively complete a bank transfer using the account details provided on the form. Thank you.
Donation Form