The Alfred Foundation

20/02/2026

13/02/2026

The Alfred's portable ECMO machine is world-leading technology, with a specialised team delivering lifesaving care where it's needed most.

Traditionally, this treatment was only possible inside a hospital theatre. But The Alfred’s Australian-first mobile ECPR trial brings this lifesaving technology directly to homes, gyms, workplaces, and public spaces — anywhere a person collapses.

With your support, we are hoping to:

⏰ Expand the mobile program to all week and through the weekend, to reach more patients experiencing cardiac arrest

🏥 Train and equip more specialists to respond faster and cover more of Melbourne.

🖥️ Collect vital research data to prove the long-term effectiveness of this trial, to ensure more lives are saved

To find out more visit alfredappeal.org.au

29/01/2026

Check for Spots Day is a day for Australians to ‘be all over melanoma’ in memory of 25 year old Morgan Mansell, who sadly lost her life after a short battle with the mostly preventable disease.

Established by Morgan’s parents Peter and Julie, Check for Spots Day is held annually on 30 January to coincide with Morgan’s birthday, and the end of the summer holidays.

As people return to work or school this week - maybe even after catching a little too much sun – we encourage people to check themselves and each other for suspicious spots.

For advice on what to look for, visit: https://www.alfredhealth.org.au/services/victorian-melanoma-service/check-for-spots-day

28/01/2026

Congratulations to Alfred Patrons Paula Fox AO and Gerard Ryan OAM who were both acknowledged in the 2026 Australia Day Honours list.

Paula received a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) for eminent service through philanthropic giving, fundraising and governance. Of note was Paula's role in establishing our Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre.

Gerard was honoured as an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) due to his philanthropic activities, which includes his ongoing support of The Alfred.

Thank you to Paula and Gerry for their leadership in philanthropy and for being champions of The Alfred.

22/01/2026

A glimpse of an exciting future for patients with complex major burns injuries via bioengineered skin is more advanced than ever before thanks to a burgeoning partnership between the Victorian Adult Burns Service at The Alfred and the Firefighters Charity Fund.

https://www.alfredhealth.org.au/the-alfred-foundation/news/burns-service-at-the-alfred-boosted-thanks-to-firefighters-donation

06/01/2026

With the hot weather hitting Victoria this week, it's a good time to refresh how to stay safe and cool.

Read our tips here:

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19/12/2025

When Hugh collapsed at a Melbourne gym, he had no pulse, no heartbeat and no time to get to hospital.

Thankfully The Alfred’s mobile Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (ECPR) team received the call.

Now we need your help to extend this program to seven days a week. Donate now: www.alfredappeal.org.au

15/12/2025

Our hearts are with everyone affected by last night’s senseless attack in Bondi.

We stand in solidarity with our Jewish colleagues and the broader Australian Jewish community as we all grapple with the devastating loss of life and injury.

Just as everyone is welcome at Alfred Health, everyone has a right to be and feel safe in the community.

We acknowledge the extraordinary courage of heroic bystanders, first responders and the ongoing efforts of the healthcare teams who continue to provide critical care, counselling, and support to injured survivors and their families.

To provide help to those affected, you may choose to give blood.

The Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has called for urgent donations of O negative. Visit the Lifeblood website to make an appointment: https://app.lifeblood.com.au/XW3k/d9wncrn5

09/12/2025

The Alfred Foundation team was thrilled to host its annual Gift in Will event last month, with about 70 supporters attending.
Those present were engrossed by a presentation from Trauma Services Deputy Director Simon Hendel.
Thank you once again to everyone who came, we are truly grateful for their support.
If you would like to talk about supporting The Alfred in this way, please contact Sue, Feygl or Tanja on 9076 3222 or email foundation@alfred.org.au for more information.

04/12/2025

Today is International Volunteers Day, and we need no excuse to highlight these marvels of our community once again.
So thank you to all of our volunteers and those everywhere for all the work that you do!
Our awesome volunteers were again out in force as The Alfred Foundation hosted our annual event for Gift in Will friends.

01/12/2025

The Alfred Foundation was delighted to join Allergy and Asthma in celebrating 100 years of exceptional care at The Alfred!
A special thank you to Alfred supporter Nilanthi, who has generously included a gift in her Will as a tribute to the outstanding care she has received over the years from the Allergy and Asthma department.
Nilanthi is pictured here with Monique, the (Clinical Coordinator Operations, Allergy, Asthma & Immunology).
Congratulations to the Allergy and Asthma team on this incredible milestone!

25/11/2025

A huge thank you to the incredible Country Women’s Association Williamstown branch for their generous fundraising efforts — and for welcoming Professor Heather Cleland and specialist burns nurse Mel Neely to share insights into the lifesaving work of The Alfred’s Burns Unit.

Pictured: Branch President Jan Newgreen and Treasurer Gaynor Whitehead presenting their fundraising contribution to Mel and Heather.