Northern Health Foundation has marked a milestone year with heartfelt celebrations and exciting new initiatives, highlighting its unwavering commitment to improving healthcare in Melbourne’s north.

On 17 September, the Foundation hosted its annual thank you event, honouring the generosity of its donors, partners, and sponsors. The evening was a celebration of community spirit and shared impact, recognising the vital role supporters play in advancing equitable and accessible healthcare.

In a record-breaking achievement, the Foundation proudly announced it had distributed $1.6 million to Northern Health in 2024/25, its largest contribution to date. These funds have supported life-changing medical equipment, research, staff training, and enhancements to patient spaces across all campuses.

A highlight of the evening was the launch of the Foundation’s new capital campaign to bring the Da Vinci surgical robot to Northern Hospital Epping. This cutting-edge technology represents a major leap forward in patient care, enabling world-class surgical precision and outcomes for the local community.

The Foundation also shared inspiring news about the impact of workplace giving. Thanks to the generosity of Northern Health staff, over $70,000 was directed to projects that have transformed patient and family spaces throughout the hospital. These upgrades include:

• A refreshed Women’s and Children’s balcony
• New furniture for staff and visitor courtyards
• A revitalised Sacred Space room (Coming soon)
• Welcoming waiting areas for maternity and cancer services
• A dedicated family room in the Emergency Department
• A vibrant mural in the Children’s Ward, bringing colour and comfort to young patients (Coming soon)

Each of these enhancements reflects the Foundation’s deep commitment to creating environments that promote dignity, wellbeing, and healing.

Newly appointed Foundation Director, Chris Harding, is looking forward to building further on the great work of the Foundation, saying how pleased he was to meet donors at the recent thank you event and to have an opportunity to thank them in person.

“It’s amazing to witness how the contributions of our donors and supporters, and our workplace givers, combine to achieve such a remarkable result. I take this opportunity to thank our staff who contribute regularly to the Workplace Giving Program, together with BankVic who kindly match these contributions.”

The Foundation expresses profound gratitude to every donor, partner, and workplace giver whose kindness continues to shape a healthier future for all.

To learn more about workplace giving and how to get involved, visit https://www.nhfoundation.org.au/workplace-giving