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The Mildura Health Foundation is a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not for Profit Commission. It was established to raise funds
Less than one year on from its launch, the Mildura Health Foundation , a registered charity has announced that construction has commenced on the accommodation hub for people receiving radiation treatment at the Mildura Health Icon Cancer Centre, to be known as the Dr. Julie Zrna Centre. The accommodation project launched in September 2023, with the initial aim of raising $5 million towards the cost of building ten apartments within the health precinct in Thirteenth Street and Chair of the Mildura Health Foundation, Mr. Terry Hill, said the level of support the Centre has received has been overwhelming. “I extend my gratitude to everyone who has supported this project; it has been amazing to see significant donations come from our community and beyond - people who do not live here but who have a connection to the region have got behind this project just as those who do call the Mallee home, have done. “Raising the $5 million for the build, was a milestone moment and to now see works taking place on site at 202-206 Thirteenth Street, Mildura is is extremely meaningful, not just for the Foundation but for everyone who has supported it and for people across the northwest Victoria and far west New South Wales regions, who have been touched by cancer, and understand the impact the Dr. Julie Zrna Centre will have.” In June, local builder, JAAG Professional Builders, was awarded the contract to construct the Centre, after a robust BUILD PROGRESS
to build and operate ten self-contained apartments for patients from outlying areas, receiving radiation treatment at the Mildura Health Icon Cancer Centre.
tender process and JAAG Director, Jim Gowty, says his whole team is committed to delivering the best outcomes on the project. “Cancer affects all of us, directly or indirectly and because of this, we saw the Mildura Health Foundation project as vitally important for our region and JAAG is proud to be involved in its construction.” With the need for the accommodation keenly felt, Mr. Hill said the Foundation is working with JAAG towards a completion date of July 2025. “Thus far, we are progressing well, and we deeply appreciate the enduring patience and support from our neighbours during the building process.” With the construction target met, Mr. Hill said the Foundation will continue fundraising to help furnish the individual apartments and to cover the ongoing operational costs of the Centre.
“Our aim from the outset was to provide this accommodation with little, to no out-of-pocket expenses for the patients who utilise them.
“So, if you have the capacity to donate, please consider doing so, because every dollar you give will make a difference to cancer patients for years to come.” For the latest Foundation news, visit mhfoundation.com.au DONATE TODAY All donations greater than $2 are tax deductible
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