"We never imagined we’d ever need Flinders — But we did. And when we needed them most, we were so grateful they were there."

For Sharon and John, it started out like any other Friday. But what happened next to their daughter Kate is something that has changed their lives forever. Kate had been a passenger in a car accident and was brought to Flinders Medical Centre by ambulance.

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Posted 29 Nov 2024

Together we’re making a difference for vulnerable and neglected children

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Thanks to the generosity of Flinders Foundation’s partners and supporters, the Flinders Medical Centre Child Safety and Wellbeing Health Service now has a new, dedicated and safe purpose-built facility to care for vulnerable, abused, neglected and at-risk children.
Posted 30 Oct 2024

Meet Hayley – our Engagement Manager

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I’m Hayley, and I’m the Engagement Manager here at Flinders Foundation — I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself to you, if we’ve not already met!

Posted 3 Sep 2024
Cancer
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Chemotherapy gets virtual touch

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Could wearing virtual reality goggles and cycling during chemotherapy sessions help patients with cancer boost their physical activity and improve their chemotherapy experience?
Posted 1 Sep 2024
Research
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Tackling bowel cancer from all angles

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With it estimated that 1 in 20 people will be diagnosed with bowel cancer in their lifetime – including rising rates in people under 50 - the Bowel Health Research Team at Flinders are tackling bowel…
Posted 1 Sep 2024
Kids
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New technology giving babies like Arthur the best start

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Arriving in a hurry, and born in the breech position, little baby Arthur had a rough and scary start to life.
Posted 1 Sep 2024
Cancer

Joining forces to tackle prostate cancer

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A Flinders prostate cancer researcher, and the family and friends of a man who fought the disease have joined forces to raise funds to combat the cancer by lacing up in this year’s Lumary City-Bay…
Posted 1 Sep 2024
Cancer
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Doing it for Dad

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Young Ollie Hodges lost his dad Ryan to cancer three years ago.
Posted 1 Sep 2024

Impact updates

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Flinders Foundation’s generous supporters are funding a range of new research projects and patient care improvements
Posted 27 Aug 2024
Patient Care
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Then and Now: Allesha’s special neonatal visit

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It was special to recently welcome Allesha Hondrou back to the Flinders, alongside mum Korina and dad Peter.
Posted 26 Aug 2024

Foodland Cancer Awareness Month

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Creating a brighter future for all South Aussies affected by cancer.

Meet the heroes who inspire us every day

Get to know the incredible individuals whose stories motivate us to do more. From amazing researchers to resilient families, their journeys are our inspiration.

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Grateful Ollie’s neonatal journey

“There was often a new complication, and phone calls at 3am when he was very sick,” recalls Rhiannon. “In the early days we were told that we just needed to celebrate Oliver getting through each hour. It was a stressful and anxious time.

“But he was in the very best hands; he was in the place he needed to be.”

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Henry sitting in a hospital chair with a Smiley Scope virtual reality device
Meet Henry

Henry is a bright, busy little boy, who is a regular visitor at Flinders Medical Centre.

Through generous donations, we have been able to fund special initiatives and innovative technology at Flinders Medical Centre, helping patients like Henry by making hospital a better, brighter place for kids.

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No one ever suspected Renee had bowel cancer

For months Renee felt unwell. No one ever suspected she had bowel cancer. She was just 33 years old.

Renee had stage three bowel cancer, which had also spread to her lymph nodes. What followed was major surgery and three months of chemotherapy.

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Tour de Cure SA Discovery Tour 2025

Gear up, because we’re embarking on an unforgettable adventure that combines a passion for cycling with an incredible cause!
Are you ready to make a difference?Gear up, because we’re embarking on an unforgettable adventure that combines a passion for cycling with an incredible cause!
29 Mar 2025
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29

Tour de Cure SA Discovery Tour 2025

Gear up, because we’re embarking on an unforgettable adventure that combines a passion for cycling with an incredible cause!
Are you ready to make a difference?Gear up, because we’re embarking on an unforgettable adventure that combines a passion for cycling with an incredible cause!
29 Mar 2025
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Jul
01

Dry July

We’re going Dry this July to make a difference in the lives of Flinders Infusion Suite patients.
Go Dry this July to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients at Flinders/Flinders Infusion Suite patients
1 Jul 2025
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Jul
01

Dry July

We’re going Dry this July to make a difference in the lives of Flinders Infusion Suite patients.
Go Dry this July to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients at Flinders/Flinders Infusion Suite patients
1 Jul 2025
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Aug
28

Adelaide City Plunge

Abseil 70 metres from the top of the InterContinental Hotel and raise vital funds to support Flinders Foundation
Abseil 70 metres from the top of the InterContinental Hotel and support health and medical research and improve patient care across the Flinders medical precinct.
28 Aug 2025
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Aug
28

Adelaide City Plunge

Abseil 70 metres from the top of the InterContinental Hotel and raise vital funds to support Flinders Foundation
Abseil 70 metres from the top of the InterContinental Hotel and support health and medical research and improve patient care across the Flinders medical precinct.
28 Aug 2025
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Established as The Flinders Medical Centre Research Foundation in 1976, we've evolved into a powerhouse for health and medical research in South Australia. With over $75 million raised and counting, we continue to champion health research, patient care, and cutting-edge programs across the Flinders landscape and beyond.

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