helping little lives shine

With a caring legacy of support and enthusiasm for child health as Governor of Queensland, Children’s Hospital Foundations Australia invited Her Excellency to become patron upon her appointment as Governor-General of Australia in September 2008.

The patronage of the Governor-General of Australia highlights the achievements of Children’s Hospital Foundation Australia supporters and strengthens the Federation’s aims of engaging Australia to ensure that all sick and injured children receive the best care possible.

For the last 20 years I have been showing people simple, legal, tax-effective ways to create wealth and invest for the future. As parents and grandparents know, the health of our kids is one of the most important investments you can make.I’m proud to be associated with Children’s Hospital Foundations Australia’s “Investing in Hope” initiative. It’s a tax-effective way for shareholders to invest in breakthrough research for treatments and cures and help our kids reach their full potential.“Investing in Hope” allows shareholders to receive a triple benefit in return for their donation. Shareholders can take advantage of imputation credits and still receive a tax-deductible charity receipt.  Importantly, these donations also provide hope for millions of sick and injured children and their families – now and in the future.  I would ask companies to consider the benefits of offering “Investing in Hope” to their shareholders. The choice to donate remains entirely with the shareholder and the payback to the community results in a better future for all.”