Annual Public Health Appeal

What is this appeal for?

The Dr Edward Koch Foundation is a non-profit organisation, established in March 1997, to focus and support public health activities in north Queensland. The Foundation is closely associated with Queensland Health's Tropical Public Health Unit and the University of Queensland, North Queensland Health Equaliites Promotional Unit, School of Population Health. We need you help to maintain the running of our current health projects including:

Ciguatera poisoning in north Queensland
Japanese Encephalitus Research
Irukandji Research Project
Suicide Prevention Project

How will the funds be used?
Money will be distributed between our current projects:

Irukandji Research Project: Set up to resolve the many issues surrounding the annual influx of several species of dangerous jellyfish, and their impact on the North Queensland community. More Info
Ciguatera poisoning in north Queensland: Ciguatera poisoning poses a constant public health risk in the tropics. It is produced by the presence of ciguatoxin in the flesh of edible fish species, including coral trout and Spanish mackerel, that are commonly caught by both recreational and commercial fishers in tropical waters. More Info
Japanese Encephalitus: Japanese encephalitis virus remains an annual threat to northern Australia, especially in the Torres Strait and Cape York. More Info
Suicide Prevention Project: To implement, support and promote strategies which aim at the reduction of suicide and self-harm. More Info

Key areas of expenditure for funds donated:

Public Health Seminars, obtaining key speakers and leading experts in their fields and in public health
Suicide Prevention Project
Koch for kids - a day in the park with children with disabilites & special needs

Is this appeal tax deductible? Yes

Will I receive a receipt for my donation? Yes, automatically sent to you by email when approved.

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Help to support your community by donating to a community group through our secure online donations service. Donating online ensures 100% of your donation reaches the group of your choice (less 1.228% credit card fee for Visa and Mastercard / less 1.43% card fee for AMEX). Our Community takes no commission or fee for this service.

Donate by Phone

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Donate by Fax

Download printable donation form and fax to: 07 4031 0744

Donate by Mail

Download a printable donation form to send through the post to:
PO Box 2964
CAIRNS QLD 4870

Leave a Bequest

Leave a Bequest to Dr Edward Koch Foundation in your will. Click here for further information.

Contact details for this appeal:
Mrs Dulcie Ann Bird
Telephone: 07 4031 0145
Email: dulcie.bird@kochfoundation.org.au
Website: www.kochfoundation.org.au

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