Latrobe Regional Hospital Foundation

The Foundation is responsible for all internal and external fundraising for and by the Hospital.

As Gippsland’s largest public health service, Latrobe Regional Hospital provides quality care to a population of over 240,000 people living in Gippsland.

The hospital relies on the generosity of patients (past and present), individual donors, community groups and corporate supporters to supplement government funding in order to ensure that vital capital improvements are made that will benefit patient care and ultimately save lives.

We value the partnership with all those people with a spirit of generosity and commitment who understand that, without this help, Latrobe Regional Hospital could not support the continued upgrading in our facilities and technology.

Each group has a contribution to make; each group and individual is greatly valued.

How you can support and help Latrobe Regional Hospital provide the best in patient care

Latrobe Regional Hospital is the only specialist cancer hospital in Gippsland.

Our strengths are our patient-focused care, and our commitment to training specialist health professionals.

Latrobe Regional Hospital relies on the generosity of the community in order to maintain its high standards.

There are many ways you can demonstrate your support of Latrobe Regional Hospital.

These include:

• General donations
• Bequests
• Corporate/business community support
• Memorial donations
• Events and other fundraising activities

Donations

Many donors choose to support the Hospital by making cash gifts. This method of giving can have immediate impact.

All donations over $2 to Latrobe Regional Hospital are tax-deductible. All donations are acknowledged by letter and a receipt.

There may be other suitable ways to acknowledge your generosity, which we will be pleased to discuss with you.

Unrestricted gifts are especially valuable because they provide the flexibility needed to move quickly in unexpected directions for patient care.

Unrestricted funds also provide the resources to cover the costs of those critical services of the Hospital that are not entirely financed by other support.

Restricted gifts benefit specific programs of the donor's choosing. Funds may be designated for any of the Hospital’s initiatives in patient care, that may be of personal interest.

We will be pleased to honour a request that your donation be applied to a particular area or piece of equipment.

You can help support the important work being done by Latrobe Regional Hospital by using our internet donation form.

Click here to download a donation form

Bequests

Many people, having made provision for their families, decide to support their favourite charities by leaving a bequest in their Will.

Donors can leave a percentage of their estate or a fixed dollar amount. Another option is to name Latrobe Regional Hospital a residuary beneficiary, leaving the Hospital what remains after specific bequests to loved ones are paid.

Bequests may provide an unrestricted gift to be used where most needed, or be designated for a specific purpose.

By naming Latrobe Regional Hospital in your Will you will be helping improve your community’s health and provide a legacy which will have a positive and lasting impact on hundreds of people.

Corporate Support

Latrobe Regional Hospital, as the largest public health service in Gippsland, welcomes the support of the business community.

Companies ranging from some of Australia’s largest corporations to a number of smaller local businesses, have given generously over the years to Latrobe Regional Hospital, with both their time, and expertise.

This has enabled our hospital to purchase much needed medical equipment and provide better patient care to many thousands of people.

There are many ways that this support has been realised, including:

·         Cash gifts or donations
Donating money towards the purchase of specific items of medical equipment to clinical areas in need. Donations of $2 or more to Latrobe Regional Hospital are tax deductible.
 

·         Cause-related marketing and special events
Active participation in fundraising events and promotions designed to raise funds for a specific purpose such as building works or equipment purchases etc. This type of support often includes a cash donation pledge as well as offering your organisation’s expertise in marketing and promotional initiatives.
 

·         Payroll deductions and gift matching
Some organisations have "adopted" a Latrobe Regional Hospital service, by encouraging their staff to consider regular and small deductions from their pay, which are then transferred electronically to our banking account. These employee contributions are tax deductible. Matching their employees’ commitment to Latrobe Regional Hospital, companies will often match (dollar for dollar), the level of support provided by their staff.
 

·         Gifts in Kind & Pro Bono Services
Businesses that may not be in the position to provide a cash gift, often demonstrate their support by donating some of their products or services. This may be the provision of a raffle prize, auction items and/or other consumables which might otherwise be an operational or event management expense to Latrobe Regional Hospital, or by providing their technical and professional skills free of charge (ie printing, design and marketing)
 

·         Staff / Community Group Fundraising
Local businesses and community groups sometimes choose to run a company function or social event (ie. golf day, BBQ, Dinner Dance or Trivia Night in support of a Latrobe Regional Hospital service). Proceeds from such occasions are then passed onto the Unit of their choosing.

Memorial Donations

An alternative to flowers at a funeral of a loved one is a memorial donation.

Many people find comfort in making a gift in lieu of flowers to Hospitals, in recognition of the medical care and attention provided to someone who has recently died.

Latrobe Regional Hospital is a grateful recipient of these gifts using them to purchase much needed medical equipment that one day will help save the lives of others.

Envelopes for this purpose are available from the Fundraising Department.

Please contact one of our Fundraising Development Officers on (03) 5173 8577 to arrange for these envelopes to be delivered prior to the funeral.

For More Information

If you have any questions about how you can make a gift to support the work of Latrobe Regional Hospital please contact:

Lisa Twigger

Latrobe Regional Hospital Foundation

Phone: (03) 5173 8577

Fax: (03) 5173 8417

Email: ltwigger@lrh.com.au

• Bequests
• In Memoriams
• Staff Contribution Schemes
• Tours
• Event Management
• Unit Liaison and Support (for all fundraising activities)

Make a donation

Donate Online:

You can help support the important work being done by Latrobe Regional Hospital by downloading our donation form.

Click here to download a donation form

Use our secure easy-to-use online service:

• Make a one-off donation to Latrobe Regional Hospital
• Donate to LRH via a Direct Debit from your Bank Account
• Donate to LRH via a Direct Debit from your Credit Card
• Make a one-off donation in memory of a friend or loved one

Donate by Phone:  Please phone: (03) 5173 8577 to make a donation by phone.  Visa and Mastercard accepted.

Donate by Mail:  Download and print the donation form, then mail to Gippsland Health Foundation, Latrobe Regional Hospital, PO Box 424, Traralgon West, Vic 3844.

Donate by Fax:  Download and print the donation form here:  Fax to

(03) 5173 8417

Donations to Latrobe Regional Hospital are tax-deductible.

A receipt will be mailed to you promptly.

Latrobe Regional Hospital follows the National Privacy Principles.

Be assured your details remain confidential and we do not supply our donor details to any other organisations.