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 PROJECTS

What we have achieved
Since our establishment in 1997, the VCFS Foundation of Queensland has, through the wonderful support of our members, supporters and sponsors, achieved some major objectives.
We held Australia’s first international VCFS conference in Brisbane in 2002.
We funded an Australian researcher to address the 2004 VCFS World Conference in Atlanta.
We gained representation on the board of the International VCFS Educational Foundation in 2004.
We opened and continue to fund Australia’s only multi-disciplinary centre for the diagnosis, treatment and research of VCFS at the Mater Children’s Hospital in late 2005.
In partnership with VCFS Educational Foundation Inc, we hosted the 13th International Scientific Meeting of the VCFSEF in Brisbane in 2006.


What we still need to do

Establish an International Consortium of the world's foremost centres for the diagnosis, treatment and research of VCFS. Target 2008
Create and fund a fellowship that will allow a Queensland medical student to train and study overseas in the best centres in the world. Target 2008
Have VCFS recognised by Medicare and all Australian health funds. Target 2009
Have VCFS recognised as a disability by the Australian education system. Target 2009

Right now? $100,000

Our most urgent priority is the funding of the VCFS Centre at the Mater. With rising allied health costs, and the planning for the new Queensland Children’s Hospital (QCH), the Foundation needs $100,000 to bed down the short and medium-term funding for the clinic.

This money is needed for clinic operations to help secure our spot at the new QCH.

Donations are tax deductible

All donations to VCFS Queensland are tax deductible. If you can’t join us for the ball, you can take up a sponsorship package. Call Steve Russell on 07 3004 8810
or 0418 392 015.

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2008 VCFS Faces of Sunshine Ball

Date: Sat 18 October 08
Time: 7pm for 730pm
Venue: Gianni's at Portside

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16th International Scientific Meeting
Date: 3-5 July 2009
Venue: Congress Center Hotel Rome

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