Calendar of Events

Upcoming Events - 2010

Past events

Charity Golf Day
Victoria Golf Club 8 April 2009

Epworth Medical Foundation held its first group charity Golf Day at the prestigious Victoria Golf Club on Wednesday April 8. Twenty-three teams participated in the 18-hole Ambrose event.

Major sponsor Advanced Medical Transport joined hole sponsors Advantage Salary Packaging, Optus, Princes Laundry and Slade Chemmart and team sponsors Corporate Express, Data Agility, Deloittes, Eastern Property Services, Gallagher Bassett Services, Hudsons Coffee, Maquet Australia, Melbourne Pathology, Olympus Australia and PCI Contact Centre Solutions.

Optus took home the Epworth HealthCare perpetual trophy, PCI Contact Centre Solutions were runners-up and Epworth Eastern took third place.

Corporate teams prepare for the Epworth Golf Challenge

Women in Healthcare Luncheon
Atlantic 7 May 2009

Epworth Medical Foundation held its second annual Women in Healthcare luncheon on Thursday May 7 at the historic waterfront venue, Atlantic on Central Pier, Docklands. The topic for the luncheon was cardiovascular disease – the leading cause of death and disability for women in Australia.

Channel Seven’s Lynda Kinkade led the discussion with a panel of Epworth HealthCare staff - cardiologists Dr Jennifer Johns and A/Prof Gishel New, cardio-thoracic surgeon Dr Silvana Marasco and GP Dr Diana Bethell - with a heartfelt message from cardiac patient Christine Croker.

Ms Janet Latchford, Deputy President of the Epworth HealthCare Board of Management thanked all those who contributed to the event’s success. Major sponsors included Australia Post, BatesSmart, Holding Redlich, ING Medical Properties, HPS Pharmacies, Medibank Private, National Australia Bank, Press Ganey Associates, Silver Thomas Hanley, Slade Chemmart Pharmacy and TAC.

Event sponsors included Atlantic Group [v], Device Technologies, Johnson & Johnson, Hesta, Hilliers, Park Hyatt Melbourne, Printwize, Roses Only, Sofitel Werribee Park Mansion, Karla Rose and Masque Day Spa.

Photo (L-R): Dr Jennifer Johns, Dr Silvana Marasco, Christine Croker, A/Prof Gishel New, Dr Diana Bethell, Janet Latchford and Lynda Kinkade 

A truly magical evening

Titled Epworth Magique, this year’s Epworth HealthCare gala ball was deemed a resounding success with record numbers in attendance, sponsorship and total funds raised.

Over 950 sponsors, staff and friends filled the Peninsula Room within the Atlantic Group at Docklands on October 24 for a night of fine dining, dancing and illusionary entertainment. Integral to the night’s success was the support received from major partner Maquet Australia, associate sponsor Slade Pharmacy, event partner Atlantic Group plus 40 sponsors who supported the event.

MC John Deeks from the Seven Network led guests through the proceedings starting with a word of thanks from the Chair of the Special Events Committee Robyn Beddison and Group Chief Executive Alan Kinkade. Entertainment included a string of acts of by renowned talents Tim Ellis and Ray Crowe.

A highlight of the night was when the dance band took the stage. With members made up of orthopods including our very own Dr Richard De Steiger and aptly named Bone Idol, the band confirmed they were not only exemplary physicians but also extraordinary musicians!

Fundraising activities included a fabulous array of prizes including large ticket items donated by the Herald Sun, Radio 3AW, Garuda Indonesia, Moonee Valley Racing Club and Flight Centre Richmond.

Epworth is fortunate to have an active and committed Special Events Committee who worked tirelessly giving their time, energy and expertise to ensure the evening’s success. Thanks to them and the staff in the Epworth Medical Foundation the event raised an astounding $460,000, 84% up on last year.

Tony & Robyn Beddison and Denise & Alan Kinkade experience the magic of the night

ABI Cup now at Etihad

A partnership with Melbourne Victory and the Transport Accident Commission saw the traditional soccer match between Epworth HealthCare and Victoria Police move to the hallowed turf of Etihad Stadium. This year the game was played as the curtain raiser to the A-League match between Melbourne Victory and Central Coast Mariners on Saturday November 7. In addition, a fundraising breakfast was held the morning prior in the Victory Room at the stadium.

What started as a friendly soccer match several years ago became a family fun day and is now an institution on Epworth’s annual calendar of events. The aim of the match is to raise funds for the Acquired Brain Injury Unit at Epworth Rehabilitation in addition to raising awareness of the risk of life and injury on our roads.

Radio SEN’s Francis Leach acted as MC at the breakfast introducing a sequence of eminent speakers including Assistant Commissioner Police Andrew Crisp, TAC CEO Janet Dore and Director of Epworth Rehabilitation Prof John Olver. There was not a dry eye left in the house as each gave a touching account of their personal experience and expertise in the area of road trauma.

About 70% of the state’s road trauma victims are male and an even greater proportion are under 25 years of age. The morning was peppered with footage of patients Tim, Sam and Marko attending Epworth Rehabilitation. Each had acquired a brain injury after a traffic incident in the prime of their life, forcing them to completely reassess their plans and expectations. Guests were moved by the boys determination and optimism and the dedicated care provided by the team at Epworth Rehabilitation.

The breakfast culminated in some friendly banter between a panel speakers involving coach and captain of Melbourne Victory - Ernie Merrick and Kevin Muscat - and Central Coast counterparts - Lawrie McKinna and Alex Wilkinson - prior to their match the following day.

Over 500 staff attended the match to support the Epworth team in its battle against Victoria Police. Although the 18-member team under Alex Pavez put up a spectacular fight for the ABI Cup, they lost 2-0. Later the Central Coast Mariners defeated Melbourne Victory 4-0. 

The Epworth HealthCare team prepares to do battle at Etihad Stadium