FAQ
Q: How do I make a donation?
A: A donation can be made by phone, online, mail or at the hospital.
Online: by clicking here
Phone: (02) 6244 3542
Address: Building 23, Level 2
The Canberra Hospital
Yamba Drive Garran 2606
Q: Will my donation be tax deductible?
A: Donations over $2.00 to the Canberra Hospital Foundation Deductible Gift Recipient Account (DGR) are 100% tax deductible.
Q: Can donors decide how to use their gift?
A: Donors can identify their area of interest and then work with the team of the Canberra Hospital Foundation to create the most effective way to meet their objectives.
Q: Will my donation be paying for services that should be funded by government?
A: The staff of the Canberra Hospital Foundation will seek to identify causes and objects for funding that provide maximum benefit to our community and will not conflict with government funding programs.
Q: How can I be sure my donation is managed prudently?
A: Your donation will be managed by the Canberra Hospital Foundation staff.
As the holder of the charitable collections license it is their role to ensure the trust is managed according to appropriate statutory, legal and accounting requirements.
The Deductible Gift Recipient Bank Account is subject to a rigorous set of governance principles and is audited by the Australian Capital Territory Auditor-General.
Q How can I find out what events are being held for the Foundation?
A: All up and coming events are listed on the CHF website, with many also promoted in the regular newsletter. If you would like to be added to the mailing list please contact the foundation on 6244 3542.
Q: How do I make the CHF a beneficiary of my event?
A: Simply phone on 6244 3542 and the Foundation staff will be more than happy to discuss your event with you. There are a number of ways the Foundation can help you with organising and promoting your event.
Q: I would rather people make a donation to CHF than send flowers to a family members funeral. How do I arrange this?
A: Simply contact the Foundation on 6244 3542 and our staff can arrange for a supply of special “In memoriam” envelopes to be posted directly to the Funeral Director. We are also happy to advise the family of the total amount of donations received.
Q: How do I make a bequest?
If you consider making a bequest to the Canberra Hospital Foundation, it is important that your will is precisely worded to accurately reflect your wishes. If you would like a copy of some suggested wording, please contact the Foundation on 6244 3542. The Foundation also recommends that you seek legal advice prior to making your will.