NEWS
Nicholas Pachter Recognised as a 2026 Aspire Award Recipient
We are thrilled to announce Clinical Professor, Nicholas Pachter as the 2026 Charlies Foundation for Research, Aspire Awards Winner.
The Research Week event is a chance to celebrate research excellence and featured presentations from research experts, competitions, a research panel discussion and an awards ceremony. Discover the winners of the New Investigator and Research Poster Awards.
Charlies Foundation for Research hosted a 2026 Tax Event on the 30th of July, inviting some of our very special members of the community to join us for morning tea and hear from Mena, a researcher and Neurological Physiotherapist at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, as she shared insights into her incredible work.
Discovery Grant Applications Now Open
The Charlies Foundation for Research Mid-Range Grants Awards are now open! Charlies Foundation for Research is pleased to invite applications for the 2026 Mid-Range Research Grant Program, supporting innovative discovery research across the Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group.
Bark Bar & Cafe Subiaco supporting Dry July
Local Subiaco Bar & Cafe, Bark, has pledged that $1 from every non-alcoholic beverage purchased through July will go towards Charlies Foundation for Research Dry July Project!
Big impact starts with a bright idea. These $10,000 seed grants support bold, early-stage ideas that have the potential to transform care. They're designed to help researchers test a concept, gather pilot data or take the first step toward something bigger.
CFFR CEO Vicki Rasmussen and Board Member and Researcher Aron Chakera 6PR Radio interview
Charlies Foundation for Research CEO, Vicki Rasmussen and Board Member and Researcher Dr Aron Chakera had the pleasure to sit down with Millsy and Karl at 6PR Perth.
Can a simple eye scan be used to screen developing cancers elsewhere in the body
Dr Luu is Resident Medical Officer at Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Hospital Group and was awarded the $30,000 Ray Florence Shaw Grant from Charlies Foundation for Research in 2025 to investigate whether changes in the retina’s blood vessels can reveal the presence of cancer elsewhere in the body.
Charlies Foundation for Research a 2026 Dry July Beneficiary
This year you can pledge to go alcohol free in July and help raise funds to support cancer patients. We're looking for community members to sign up for Dry July and make a difference to the Comprehensive Cancer Centre at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital.
Celebrating National Grant Award for the Immunology and Transplantation Laboratory Team
The Charlies Foundation for Research team wants to congratulate Clinical Professor Michaela Lucas, Dr Amy Prosser and their Immunology and Transplantation Laboratory team on receiving their latest, highly competitive, national grant of $1.6 million from The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).
New Buggy for Osborne Park Hospital
Charlies Foundation for Research is delighted to sponsor a new Patient Transfer Buggy Vehicle for Osborne Park Hospital. The donation has created easier access around the Hospital complex for patients to transfer from car parks, or from one block to another.
Australian First Surgery for Lung Cancer
Last year, WA received a state-first bronchoscopy robot at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital enabling Dr Thakker to locate the cancer deep in the lungs moments before Thoracic surgeon Dr Mesa-Guzman performed the minimally invasive surgery allowing the patient to wake up cancer-free.
Congratulations to our 2025 Research Grant recipients!
On the 5th of November we announced the successful awardees of our Discovery & Ray Florence Shaw Grants. The quality of submissions was incredible, so a big congratulations to our very worthy recipients.
Milad Mirzaei Recognised as a 2025 Aspire Award Recipient
We are thrilled to announce that Milad Mirzaei has been named a 2025 Aspire Award recipient by Business Events Perth. This prestigious award recognises Western Australia’s leading researchers, academics, and professionals for their innovation, dedication, and outstanding contributions.
Over $90,000 raised on our Be a Champ for Charlies Giving Day 2025!
Thats a wrap! Our Be a Champ for Charlies Giving Day 2025 is now over! Thanks to YOU, we are proud to have raised an incredible... $90,089! This is the power of community coming together to make a real difference.
Team Charlies Raises $7,500 at HBF Run for a Reason 2025
The team included kidney transplant recipient Karen and her donor Julie-Anne, who exemplified the event's positive spirit despite rainy conditions. Donations are still being accepted.
Charlies Changemakers: April Winner Announced!
A huge congratulations to Tracey, who’s just won $1,000 cash! By joining Charlies Changemakers, you’re supporting vital medical research at Sir Charles Gairdner and Osborne Park Hospitals.
Bright Ideas Grants: $60,000 Awarded to Transform WA Patient Health Outcomes
We're excited to share some incredible news that puts patient care and research innovation front and centre.
Charlies Changemakers: March Winner Announced!
A huge congratulations to Walter, who’s just won $1,000 cash! By joining Charlies Changemakers, you’re supporting vital medical research at Sir Charles Gairdner and Osborne Park Hospitals. Become a Charlies Changemaker today!
Important Update: Bank Account Change
The Foundation has changed bank accounts as part of our transition to a new banking provider. You notice different bank details on future communications or transactions, rest assured this is a legitimate change. Your generous support will continue to directly fund vital research and patient care. If you have any concerns or need more information, please reach out to our team on 6457 2042.
We Have Our First Charlies Changemakers Winner!
Meet Jaskeerat, our first Charlies Changemakers winner! A passionate research assistant at UWA’s Medical School, Jas is dedicated to advancing WA healthcare. By joining Charlies Changemakers, you’re supporting vital medical research at Sir Charles Gairdner and Osborne Park Hospitals. Become a Charlies Changemaker today!
Charlies Changemakers - Win $1,000 Each Month
Ready for your next chance to win? Introducing Charlies Changemakers – a new monthly raffle program giving you a chance to WIN $1,000 each month! When you join Charlies Changemakers, you will become part of a dedicated community helping to transform and shape the future of healthcare in Western Australia.
Early Career Researchers Excel at National Conference
Early career researchers from Perth, supported by The Charlies Foundation for Research, showcased their work at the Engineering and Physical Sciences in Medicine Conference in Melbourne. The team delivered ten presentations and received three prestigious national awards, demonstrating the impact of supporting local research talent.
Early Career Spotlight: Kaylee Molin
Early career medical physicist Kaylee Molin shares innovative cancer research at major European conference with support from The Charlies Foundation for Research
In October we celebrated West Australian research excellence, announcing our Transformational Grant winners & more!
Bright Ideas Grant Recipients 2024
The Charlies Foundation for Research celebrated and congratulated five outstanding researchers during Research Week, awarding them the 2024 Bright Ideas Grants.
That’s a wrap! Our 2024 Be a Champ 4 Charlies Giving Day is now over. LIVE for 24 hours from 9am on Wednesday 23 October, we are proud to have raised over $130,000! We are so grateful to every single person who donated to this year’s Giving Day. We couldn’t have done it without you!
Purchase raffle tickets in our Charlies Community Raffle for your chance to win a cash prize!
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