Transforming your generosity into impact

At the St Andrew’s Hospital Foundation, everything we do comes back to one purpose: supporting the people who make our hospital extraordinary – patients, families, staff, specialists and clinicians.

For 25 years, we’ve stood alongside the hospital, helping create the future of care while honouring nearly 90 years of compassion and excellence.

This year, thanks to the generosity of donors, partners, and volunteers we've proudly contributed funds to support exceptional care, innovation, and patient wellbeing at St Andrew’s Hospital.

Together, we’re making a difference by improving lives and building a healthier community.

$205,000

Invested in staff capability, scholarships and specialist roles.

$1.5M

Invested in cutting edge medical equipment.

15,000

Volunteer hours contributed across the hospital.

How your support helps

Thank you for your support

Our Impact in Action

Investing in Excellence  $1.5M

• ENT Surgical Microscope: The ZEISS TIVATO 700 delivers crystal-clear 4K imaging for delicate ear, nose, and throat procedures, improving surgical precision and patient outcomes.
• InstacountPLUS Instrument Tracking: Digitally tracks 150,000 surgical instruments annually, enhancing theatre efficiency and reducing infection risks.
• Neurosurgical Microscope: A second ZEISS Kinevo 900 enables 240 additional complex brain and spinal procedures each year, reducing wait times and supporting safer, more precise surgeries.
• Urology Laser & Morcellator: Faster, less invasive treatments for kidney stones and prostate conditions, helping patients recover sooner.

Supporting Our Community $568,000

• St Andrew’s Wellbeing Centre: A calm, supportive space for cancer patients, families, and carers, offering workshops, meditation, art, yoga, and social programs.
• Breast Care Luncheon: A day of sharing, and inspiration for patients and their loved ones.
• Memorial Event & Care Boxes: Comfort for families navigating end-of-life care.
• Reconciliation Action Plan: Cultural awareness through Aboriginal artworks, educational sessions, and Kaurna language initiatives.

Investing in our People $205,000

• Associate Professor of Nursing Innovations in Quality & Safety: Bridges research, teaching, and practice to strengthen nursing outcomes and patient safety.
• Breast Care Liaison Nurse: Melissa Dryden provides personalised guidance, advocacy, and support to breast cancer patients, helping them navigate treatment with confidence.
• Janet Hay Clinical Scholarships: Four scholarships awarded this year; 50+ since inception, totalling $275K, empowering nurses to bring advanced skills and evidence-based knowledge to the bedside.

Unrestricted Donations $600,000

• Flexible funding that allows the hospital to respond to urgent needs, from upgrading equipment to supporting staff training, ensuring care remains safe, timely, and innovative.

Volunteers ~15,000 hours / $700,000 value

• 130 volunteers across wards, gardens, supply, and patient-facing roles, creating a warm, connected, and supportive hospital environment every day.

Together, we make a difference.

Every donation, every hour volunteered, and every partnership contributes to a hospital that is clinically excellent, deeply kind, and centred on people.

To find out how you can support the Foundation, contact us today.

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