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25.01.2022 COVID-19 FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT: Spinnaker has committed significant funding for world-leading research by the Australian National Phenome Centre (Murdoch University) in collaboration with University of Cambridge which will help us better understand the pathway to recovery for COVID-19 positive patients, here and in the UK, including long-term, life-impacting disease risks. Early studies already indicate onset of diabetes, damage to the heart, lungs and vascular system and und...erstanding more will allow us to mitigate sooner. At Spinnaker, we believe we have a moral responsibility to extend exceptional support in a time of exceptional need. This is the largest single gift the Foundation has ever made and we are proud to be in a position to respond to our local and global community as part of our mission to protect and heal. Pictured below the brilliant Prof Jeremy Nicholson, ANPC and Dana Henderson, CEO Spinnaker https://www.murdoch.edu.au//major-global-partnerships-brin

25.01.2022 Renowned Psychiatrist Dr Dharjinder Rooprai knows all too well the struggles men are facing in WA. 3 out of 4 victims of suicide in Australia are men; with men between the age of 40-60 being a high risk group for completed suicide.". Learn more about the significant mental health issues affecting our men and what can be done to improve their health and wellbeing for a better quality of life. MEN. HEALTHIER TOGETHER , Wed 7/10. Registrations essential.

24.01.2022 5 Facts about Spinnaker HRF! We hope you enjoy learning a little more about us Music by bensound.com

24.01.2022 Tahnae and Anthony had their first child Ava two years ago in the most traumatic of circumstances. There was a tear in the placenta and Ava had been bleeding out for a long time. When they found out they were pregnant again, they were nervous and hopeful for a normal pregnancy. Unfortunately, yet again they needed the expert care of the staff at Fiona Stanley Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Logan had also suffered a bleed and his brain had been starved of oxygen so... he was rushed to the NICU to begin a lifesaving brain-cooling treatment. Both of Tahnae and Anthony’s children fought their way into the world. They are here because of lifesaving research. I was amazed when I learnt the cooling procedure research is led by Dr Shail Mehta and the team here at Fiona Stanley Hospital along with many other Aussie hospitals, to improve the safety and application of the brain cooling procedure to save more babies. I was even more amazed to learn that research like this is only possible thanks to the kind support of people like you. - Tahnae Your kindness today could help babies like Ava and Logan survive. Please, if you can, give a gift towards research this festive season. https://www.spinnakerhealth.org.au/support/donate/ Read Tahnae's full story here: https://mailchi.mp/spinnakerhealth/tahnae

24.01.2022 Spinnaker is proud to support the inaugural FSH Anaesthesia Pump Handle Prize, awarded to Dr Michal Luniewski. The Prize was established to cultivate and foster a cohort of clinical scientists who will meaningfully innovate medical science for the benefit of the patients and community they serve. This initiative sits at the very core of our mission to engender a culture of research excellence at the hospitals we support. Congratulations to Dr Luniewski who will use the prize to further his research into development of a novel genetic treatment for chronic nerve pain. Pictured: CEO Dana Henderson, Dr Michal Luniewski and Dr Warren Pavey at Fiona Stanley Hospital.

23.01.2022 For those that missed it, our August - September News is live on our website. Click the link below to read updates on all things Spinnaker HRF! https://www.spinnakerhealth.org.au//spinnaker-news-aug-sep/

22.01.2022 At this special DonateLife Week event, you'll hear about how far research into heart and lung transplant has come since the first transplants performed in WA in 1995 and what HLRI are doing to make sure the most precious gifts we can give are getting to those who need them most. Registrations essential.

21.01.2022 Thank you to all of our wonderful donors. There is still time to make your gift by visiting https://www.spinnakerappeal.org.au/

21.01.2022 We say THANK YOU to our frontline workers: our nurses and doctors, retail assistants and pharmacists, teachers and emergency workers...and everyone in between. Our frontline workers have remained calm through chaos and have bravely served their community through this uncertain and frightening time. As a symbol of thanks and appreciation we invite you to display #frontlinefairylights from this Friday 8 May. String up your fairylights and share with the hashtag #frontlinefairylights! Click the event link below to learn more: https://www.facebook.com/events/671414903432299/

20.01.2022 For those of you that were unable to attend our recent event Stories from a transplant team: Heart & Lung Research Inst WA, you can read Brett Driessen's story in the link below. Brett received the most precious gift of all following a viral heart infection. https://www.spinnakerhealth.org.au/our-impact/bretts-story

20.01.2022 Today Deputy Premier and Minister for Health Roger Cook spoke to staff at Fiona Stanley Hospital. It was a profound reflection on the year that was and a heartfelt thanks to all of the staff at our hospitals who have dedicated so much to our community. In congratulating staff he said ‘the reason the economy is strong is the public health response. We couldn’t agree more.

20.01.2022 As men grow older, testosterone levels decline, and they are at increasing risk of being overweight, and developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Prof Yeaps recent study has revealed that the combination of testosterone treatment with an integrated health and wellbeing program can significantly reduce the risk, or reverse the incidence, of diabetes in men. As diabetes is one of the leading causes of ill-health in the world, these findings have significant local and global impact. You can hear first hand about these findings at MEN. HEALTHIER TOGETHER , registrations essential.

20.01.2022 Spinnaker is proud to be an official signatory on Australian Philanthropys Pledge: a list of principles for grantmakers and supporters of the not-for-profit sector to provide guidance in responding to this unprecedented challenge that is the COVID-19 crisis. As both a grantmaking foundation and beneficiary of philanthropic support, we indeed support this Pledge that reinforces the need for philanthropists and grantmakers to continue to fund important work in our communities during and after the crisis. https://www.spinnakerhealth.org.au//a-call-to-action-aust/

19.01.2022 Spinnaker is delighted to share the announcement of The Honourable Kim Beazley AC, Governor of Western Australia as Patron of Spinnaker Health Research Foundation. I am proud to be a Patron of Spinnaker Health Research Foundation - an organisation which supports innovative health and medical research in collaboration with universities and research institutions in Western Australia. Ensuring the best health outcomes for our community has never been more important and we are lucky to have Spinnaker contributing to our world-class research efforts here in WA. https://www.spinnakerhealth.org.au//spinnaker-health-rese/

18.01.2022 Spinnaker is proud to support the Heart and Lung Research Institute of WA Inc who are working hard to improve organ donation. This year, we supported HLRI's Dr Herbert Ludewick whos project aims to identify when a patient is at risk of lung transplant rejection: "Rejection can happen at any time after the lung transplant and is the most common complication that leads to death...The grant provides us with opportunity to evaluate a panel of genes that could provide a more accu...rate and earlier diagnosis of acute lung rejection, a major life threatening problem for patients that have received a transplant lung." Donate to support heart and lung research at www.spinnakerhealth.org.au You can spot Herbert working away in the lab at 0:17 seconds.

18.01.2022 WA's Chief Scientist Professor Peter Klinken will lead this important conversation on October 7. Please join us. Register free: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/men-healthier-together-tick

18.01.2022 2020 has revealed some important truths for us all, particularly how dependent our economy and society is on the not-for-profit sector. While the government has responded remarkably in the face of adversity, it is in fact the services and support offered by charities across almost every sector that has kept food on the tables of the hungry, sheltered others when they are unsafe, provided financial assistance to those who cannot make ends meet and emotional and psychological s...upport when it has all become too much. Our sector has also worked hard to find the medical answers and solutions needed to heal the sick and lead us out of uncertainty into a safer health future as we learn to live with the changed circumstances of the world. But charities are doing it tough. Many, just like ours, are directing all of their financial and human resources to the COVID-19 battle. It is tax time; please think carefully about whether you can make a donation to keep our charities heads above water. https://www.spinnakerappeal.org.au

17.01.2022 Join the experts as they explore the links between physical and mental health and how men can be empowered to take their health into their own hands. Register now MEN. HEALTHIER TOGETHER

16.01.2022 We are so proud to support heart and lung transplant research that benefits patients across WA. Of course, these life-saving transplants are only made possible through organ and tissue donation. DonateLife are hosting their annual tribute online to honour those organ and tissue donors and their families who have generously given the gift of life. Tomorrow, Sat 30 May from 1pm AWST.

12.01.2022 A message of thanks to our donors from CEO, Dana Henderson.

11.01.2022 A study aimed at reducing long term disease risks in children who are overweight or obese has produced some incredibly important findings. A/Prof Timothy Fairchild's study has revealed a 40% improvement in sleep, reduction in stress, depression and anxiety, as well as improved self esteem and school participation, were some of the ancillary findings for all participants. Thanks to our long term supporters Austal for funding this 2019 Spinnaker Grant which is having an immediate positive impact for the children involved! Read more here: https://www.spinnakerhealth.org.au//spinnaker-news-aug-sep/

11.01.2022 On 25 July, Spinnaker HRF hosted a special public lecture in acknowledgement of DonateLife week. In addition to encouraging the community to join the organ donation register, the sold-out event shone a light on the critical role of research in the transplant journey, including patient outcomes. Key note speakers included Heart & Lung Research Institute (HLRI) Chair & specialist cardiac anaesthetist Dr Warren Pavey, heart transplant recipient Mr Brett Driessen, HLRI researche...r and anaesthetist Dr Lisa Alarcon and Dr Robert Larbalestier AO, who pioneered the Western Australian Heart and Lung Transplant Service and performed the very first heart and lung transplants in WA. Thank you to all that attended. If you would like to be notified about the next public lecture, please visit our website to and subscribe to our newsletter https://www.spinnakerhealth.org.au/keepintouch/ Photos by Matt Jelonek

09.01.2022 Western Australian men continue to experience poorer health outcomes than women across almost every indicator of physical and mental health and wellbeing. They are over represented in early death from heart disease, suicide, diabetes and cancer and live with a total disease burden greater than women. Research led by specialists at Fiona Stanley Hospital seeks to integrate an evidenced based platform of mental and physical health to prevent early death and life impacting condi...tions. Join West Australian Chief Scientist Professor Peter Klinken AC and a panel of leading health experts to discuss an integrated model of evidenced based research that will improve the physical, mental, social and emotional well-being of men and boys living in WA. If we do it together, we can make our men and boys healthier. WED 7 OCTOBER, 5:30 PM, STATE LIBRARY WA THEATRE Register here: https://healthiermen.eventbrite.com.au

08.01.2022 Last night, many of our supporters and partners gathered for our Annual Awards Ceremony to celebrate and learn more about ongoing research from guest speakers. Prof Jeremy Nicholson gave an update on the Australian National Phenome Centre COVID-19 research, which will help us to better understand the pathway to recovery, as well as the long-term impacts of the virus. Dr Melanie Burkhardt gave an update on the diabetes research her team is undertaking with the support of the... Edith Hearne Bequest & Brett Driessen, heart transplant recipient shared his remarkable story and his gratitude for research. Thank you to all our donors for continuing to recognise the importance of research and for your ongoing support in our local community. Photo credit: Rebecca Mansell Photographer

07.01.2022 #FRONTLINEFAIRYLIGHTS Spinnaker, along with Harry Perkins Institute, Charlie's Foundation for Research, Asthma WA, Teach Learn Grow, Foodbank WA and Uniting Care West encourage our community to show their gratitude to our frontline workers who have kept us safe in extremely chaotic times. As a symbol of thanks, we invite you to display #frontlinefairylights from today, Friday 8 May! Share yours with the hashtag #frontlinefairylights

07.01.2022 There is still no treatment, no cure and no vaccine. DONATE TODAY to support world-leading research that will help us better understand the virus, manage the threat and treat the sick. We know we need to find answers fast so we can all feel safe and get back to normal sooner! Visit: www.spinnakerappeal.org.au

07.01.2022 Spinnaker is delighted to have the opportunity to share some good news with the people that need it most: Our incredible healthcare staff. Wendy, Outpatient Clerk at Fiona Stanley Hospital (pictured), was thrilled to be a recent lotto winner.... "Thank you so much! This has come as such a good surprise in the present difficult times." The Staff Lottery has now been running for 17 years and funds raised support staff members performing vital research at Fiona Stanley, Rockingham and Fremantle Hospitals.

06.01.2022 On 7 October, Spinnaker HRF hosted a special public lecture on Men's Health. The event shone a light on the critical need for further Men's health research to address the shocking statistics surrounding the health of our men and boys across Australia. Key note speakers included Prof Peter Klinken AC, Chief Scientist of Western Australia, Prof Bu Yeap, Endocrinologist, Fiona Stanley Hospital & Professor, The University of Western Australia and Dr Dharjinder Rooprai, Head of Ps...ychiatry and Consultant Psychiatrist; Mental Health, Armadale Kalamunda Group. Thank you to all that attended. If you would like to be notified about the next public lecture, please visit our website to and subscribe to our newsletter https://www.spinnakerhealth.org.au/keepintouch/ To find out more about this critical research, click on the link below. https://healthiermen.com.au/ Photos by Matt Jelonek

06.01.2022 Admittedly we are a little late to share this one but certainly didn't want to miss the opportunity to congratulate and thank the dedicated nurses that serve our State! https://thewest.com.au//was-healthcare-heroes-full-list-of

06.01.2022 It was great to see our CEO, Dana Henderson, in this recent Business News article, but more importantly, it was great to see further awareness-raising about the important work coming from WA's researchers in our global COVID-19 fight. These projects can ensure patients have access to the best-available COVID-19 treatments as well as help advance our understanding of the virus, which continues to perplex researchers and healthcare workers globally. Spinnaker continues to actively seeking funds for COVID-19 research....the battle isn't over with one fight!

06.01.2022 It's DonateLife Week. There are currently 1600 Australians on the organ donor waitlist. There are two things you can do to help: 1. Register to become an organ donor 2. Make a donation to heart and lung research at www.spinnakerhealth.org.au Pictured below is Spinnaker friend Geoff Fisher who was given a second chance at life. You can read his story here: https://www.spinnakerhealth.org.au/our-impact/geoffs-story/... #donatelife #spinnakerhrf #donatelifeweek

05.01.2022 We are delighted to have Prof Peter Klinken AC, Chief Scientist of Western Australia as a keynote speaker at MEN. HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Prof Klinken will be discussing the integration of mental and physical health to improve health outcomes in Western Australia. Registrations for this event are essential. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/men-healthier-together-tick

05.01.2022 At this time, we have been working more closely than ever with the WA research community and are delighted to see this commitment to WA's universities for important COVID-19 projects. Roger Cook this is certainly an investment in the health and safety of our State, as well as a contribution to the global fight. https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au//5m-for-Western-Aust

05.01.2022 The Spinnaker team and Board of Directors enjoyed a fascinating visit to Australian National Phenome Centre recently, lead by researchers Prof Jeremy Nicholson and Prof Elaine Holmes. We are so lucky to have this world-class, global-focussed facility on our door step, particularly in the current times. Special thanks to the inspiring and dedicated team for welcoming Spinnaker HRF, until next time! Murdoch Uni Alana Blowfield Photographer

05.01.2022 Today is International Men’s Day and we think it is about time we talked about men’s health. Spinnaker has supported men’s health research projects in many areas including cardiovascular disease, mental health, diabetes and cancer. But it hasn’t been enough. Men continue to live with a greater burden of disease and die at a younger age than women. Spinnaker is committed to changing that. Visit www.healthiermean.com.au to learn more.

05.01.2022 Today, on International Nurses Day, we celebrate, acknowledge and thank nurses all over the world for their remarkable service. During these difficult times, the contribution that our nurses have made and continue to make in our societies is immeasurable. Pictured is Jade Ferullo, one of the fabulous nurses and researchers Spinnaker has had the privilege to working with. "Nurses play a vital role in advocating for patients and their families. I am passionate about improving the delivery of patient care and promoting the health and wellbeing of patients and their family" - Jade Ferullo

04.01.2022 Today is World Diabetes Day. Since 2000, Spinnaker has committed more than $430,000 to diabetes research in the south metropolitan community. Diabetes is a chronic condition, where the body’s ability to produce and utilise insulin is impaired, resulting in high blood sugar levels. Effective treatment requires individuals to self-manage their diabetes care activities on a daily basis. These behavioural requirements can be challenging, and for many individuals can become burde...nsome, and accompanied by psychological distress. Dr Melanie Burkhardt (pictured) was the recipient of the Edith Hearne Bequest Grant in 2018 and says, "Thanks to the generosity of the Edith Hearne Bequest, we recruited and offered psychological interventions to 45 individuals living with high-risk diabetes in our South-metropolitan community. To date we have learnt that personalised psychological interventions can improve diabetes self-care behaviours, help coping with demands of living with diabetes, and reduce psychological distress."

04.01.2022 Congratulations to Prof Elaine Holmes who has been awarded the prestigious Australian Laureate Fellowship from the Australian Research Council. Prof Holmes Fellowship aims to improve our understanding of age-related changes in the gut microbiome, which can ultimately contribute to the treatment and prevention of disease worldwide. https://www.murdoch.edu.au//professor-elaine-holmes-awarde

03.01.2022 Purchase an Entertainment Membership today to Support your local community and save! Save on your favourite take-away and online shopping. 20% of all membership purchases are donated to Spinnaker. Click the link below to purchase your digital membership: https://www.entertainment.com.au/orderbooks/83f020

02.01.2022 Mens Health Week: Exciting results of a multi-centre, Australia wide study has revealed that the combination of testosterone treatment with a healthy lifestyle program can significantly reduce the risk, or reverse the incidence, of diabetes in men. The Spinnaker team had the privilege of attending a presentation at Fiona Stanley Hospital of the T4DM study by Prof Bu Yeap to share the results of the research project Testosterone to prevent Type 2 Diabetes in high risk men w...ith local health and research practitioners in WA. As diabetes is one of the leading causes of ill-health in the world, these findings have significant local and global impact. The two-year study was conducted across five capital cities in Australia and was led by Prof Gary Wittert of. The University of Adelaide who officially presented the findings this week. Study centres included Fremantle and Fiona Stanley Hospitals. Prof Yeap is a past and current grant recipient of Spinnaker and is seeking to expand his research, which has continued with a generous gift from Michael Buckley and the team at Lawley Pharmaceuticals . His work examines the influence of testosterone on mens health, including diabetes and heart disease, and the effects of combining testosterone with exercise. Watch this space!

02.01.2022 We couldn't agree more!

01.01.2022 A reminder to stay focused on the trusted sources of information during these unusual times - click link below for article. https://www.australia.gov.au/covid-19-mythbusting