Clifford Craig Foundation

Clifford Craig Foundation The Clifford Craig Foundation was established in 1992 by the local community with the founding vision to improve health outcomes for the region.

Based at Launceston General Hospital, the foundation has since developed into a vibrant organisation, which plays a vital role in facilitating quality medical research into the health issues that affect the people within our community. Most importantly, our program is designed to fund medical research that will help attract researchers, higher degree students, and specialist doctors and physicians to work in our region. Since its inception, the Clifford Craig Foundation has built a quality research centre at the LGH and has committed to provide in excess of $4 million in funding for over 100 worthwhile medical research projects. Our dedicated research team have established a reputation for relevant, practical and innovative research which has truly improved medical understanding and better treatments for many serious illnesses,

We have demonstrated that we can make significant contributions to medical knowledge and with continued community support we can do much more.

We’re still buzzing from our unforgettable IWD Lunch, and now the full event gallery is live! 🎉 Thanks to the team at Pr...
09/03/2026

We’re still buzzing from our unforgettable IWD Lunch, and now the full event gallery is live! 🎉 Thanks to the team at Prime Perspectives.

Swipe through to relive the energy, and the incredible stories shared… including a special appearance from Launceston-born and raised Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus OAM, whose drive, humility, and leadership lit up the room. 💫

Whether you joined us in person or are celebrating from afar, these moments capture the spirit of women uplifting women. 💜

👉 Check out the gallery now and feel inspired all over again!
www.cliffordcraig.org.au/blog

08/03/2026

Happy International Women's Day and thank you to the 350 people in our community who gathered on Wednesday to celebrate and reflect the "Give to gain" theme for this year, inspired by Olympic swimming champion, Ariarne Titmus OAM and our remarkable Local Hero, Fiona Plummer, world champion eightballer and breast cancer survivor. A notable attendance by many supportive men this year, led by our MC, Rick Fontyn from Fontyn Sports Media - thank you all for being part of this special fundraiser - sustaining local medical research projects and hospital initiatives close to home. 🙌🫶

My dearest readers, Word has it the most anticipated event of the season is to unfold, and rest assured, this author wou...
05/03/2026

My dearest readers,
Word has it the most anticipated event of the season is to unfold, and rest assured, this author would never deny you such tantalising information.
It appears a Bridgerton-inspired charity gala ball is set to take place on Friday, 8 May in Launceston.
Should further intrigue arise, be sure Lady Whistlesmith will have the details...and may well share more very soon thus to secure your seat at the table.
Yours in anticipation,
Lady Whistlesmith
(on behalf of the Clifford Craig Foundation)

When world champions run in the family...Still buzzing from the inspiring stories of Ariarne Titmus OAM and Fiona Plumme...
04/03/2026

When world champions run in the family...
Still buzzing from the inspiring stories of Ariarne Titmus OAM and Fiona Plummer.

👉 Read all about yesterday's event: www.cliffordcraig.org.au/blog

😍 Full event gallery coming very soon!

Did you know roughly half of women over the age of 50 will suffer an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime? Th...
02/03/2026

Did you know roughly half of women over the age of 50 will suffer an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime? There are ways to reduce your risk through daily diet and exercise lifestyle habits.

👉 Read on for more information: www.cliffordcraig.org.au/blog

🌹One lucky person attending this Wednesday's International Women's Day Luncheon at Country Club Tasmania with Olympic Go...
02/03/2026

🌹One lucky person attending this Wednesday's International Women's Day Luncheon at Country Club Tasmania with Olympic Gold Medallist, Ariarne Titmus could be taking home a bonus prize. Simply by supporting our Tamar Valley Roses "Roses for Research" fundraiser on the day, you'll go into the draw for a chance to win a deluxe 60-minute head spa experience, all thanks to the wonderful local business . 🌹

Our wonderful volunteer branch, the Friends of Clifford Craig, are hosting an Open Garden fundraising event later this m...
02/03/2026

Our wonderful volunteer branch, the Friends of Clifford Craig, are hosting an Open Garden fundraising event later this month on Sunday, 22 March.

📍 47 Ecclestone Rd, Riverside
🕙 10am - 4pm
🌱 Browse the plant stall and Shearwater Garden Features.

$10 at the gate covers entry, a cuppa and a biscuit. Come along for a wonderful Sunday out and about with friends.

Thank you to The Examiner for recently sharing an Opinion Piece from our CEO, Vanessa Cahoon, on the Australian Governme...
28/02/2026

Thank you to The Examiner for recently sharing an Opinion Piece from our CEO, Vanessa Cahoon, on the Australian Government’s recent $700 million health funding announcement. This investment presents an important opportunity to strengthen preventative health in Tasmania — improving outcomes for our community and reducing pressure on our hospitals into the future.

Read more here.

The recent announcement that our state will receive around $700 million in additional Australian Government health funding over the next five years is a welcome boost and a rare opportunity to transform not just hospitals, but the health of Tasmanians across the community.

Meet Daniel Kim, our 2026 Medical Research Student Scholarship recipient! Earlier this month, we sat down with Daniel to...
25/02/2026

Meet Daniel Kim, our 2026 Medical Research Student Scholarship recipient!

Earlier this month, we sat down with Daniel to learn why he chose a move from Townsville to Tassie to commence his medicine studies, and how he juggles his time across study, placements and a research project.

Read more 👉www.cliffordcraig.org.au/blog

Stories from the cath lab - book launch supported by Petrarch's Bookshop & St.LukesHealth. Many of you will remember Dr ...
24/02/2026

Stories from the cath lab - book launch supported by Petrarch's Bookshop & St.LukesHealth. Many of you will remember Dr Brian Herman as ambassador of our Run & Walk for Your Heart events in years gone by.

Register to attend his book launch coming up next month.
👉 www.petrarchs.com.au

Did you know St.LukesHealth has a free health navigation service available to all Tasmanians, member or not? Sometimes k...
19/02/2026

Did you know St.LukesHealth has a free health navigation service available to all Tasmanians, member or not?

Sometimes knowing where to start can be overwhelming. A health check is a great place to begin. You can visit your closest St Lukes Wellness Hub to check your blood pressure, heart rate, weight and body fat percentage on the free SiSu Health Station.

A Health Navigator can help ease the burden by listening to your needs, providing you with general information, and connecting you with services to help you on your health and wellbeing journey.

👉 To book: www.stlukes.com.au

The newly renovated Boags Visitors Centre & Museum is now open and we are grateful to be their first charity partner, so...
19/02/2026

The newly renovated Boags Visitors Centre & Museum is now open and we are grateful to be their first charity partner, soon to conclude at the end of February to make way for the next lucky charity. We are receiving $1 from every litre of beer sold over the bar. If you’re yet to pop in for a visit, please do so over the next week. Thank you for hosting us today for a tour of the new look museum, and a truly delicious local produce platter & pizza lunch. Wonderful to see this local venue back and better than ever!

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Level 1, 41 Frankland Street
Launceston, TAS
7250

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(03) 6777 6010

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Welcome to the Clifford Craig Foundation

Welcome to the Clifford Craig Foundation page. We are a health promotion charity that proudly supports the Launceston General Hospital, the tertiary hospital for north and northwest Tasmania.

Established in 1992 by founding chairman Dr John Morris, we exist to improve the health of our local community through the provision of funding for innovative medical research, education of health professionals, funding of medical equipment and patient facilities within the hospital.

Medical research is a priority focus and we enable our research teams to find better treatments and ways to cure the health-related issues that are important to Tasmanians. Notably, the research and educational opportunities that we provide are intended to help attract and retain medical specialists, researchers and higher degree students to work here and in Northern Tasmania.

Our vision is to be a leading health based fundraising organisation, trusted by the community and renowned for investing in a future of exceptional healthcare, research and education. For more information on our work, events or to make a donation please visit: www.cliffordcraig.org.au.