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Annual Public Health Appeal
Dr Edward Koch Foundation
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
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
Are donations tax deductible? Yes
Will I receive a receipt for my donation?
Yes, immediately sent to you by email when approved.
Donate to Annual Public Health Appeal
- Give a one-off donation online
- Give a regular donation online
- Donate by phone
- Donate by mail
- Donate by fax
- Leave a bequest
To donate by mail, please download a printable donation form and send through the post to:
PO Box 2964
CAIRNS QLD 4870
PO Box 2964
CAIRNS QLD 4870
To donate by fax, please download a printable donation form and fax to 07 4031 0744.
To leave a bequest in your will, please read the wills and bequests page for Dr Edward Koch Foundation.
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