Corporate Governance
We operate with strong governance and full compliance, so every donation is managed responsibly and directed to real-world impact in regional and rural Australia.
How We’re Governed
The Rural Health Research Foundation is guided by an independent Board made up of people with experience in health, finance, business and community leadership. Our Board members bring practical skills, strong regional connections and a shared commitment to improving health outcomes in rural and regional Australia.
The Board provides strategic direction and oversight to ensure the Foundation operates responsibly, ethically and sustainably. Everything we do is guided by our Constitution and supported by clear policies that help us make good decisions and manage the Foundation well.
We are registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR). We’ve held this status since 2024, giving our supporters confidence that we meet national standards for governance and accountability.
Building Trust with Our Regional Communities
When you support rural health, you want to know your contribution is being used wisely and making a genuine difference. We understand and we take that responsibility seriously.
Strong governance helps us make sure every dollar is managed carefully and directed toward projects that create real impact for regional communities. Our Board oversees financial management, risk and performance, so we can stay focused on what matters most: supporting better health outcomes where they’re needed most.
We’re committed to being open about how we work. That means clear reporting, meeting our regulatory obligations, and being transparent with our supporters, partners and community. By operating with integrity, care and accountability, we aim to be a trusted organisation that turns community support into meaningful, lasting change for rural, regional and remote Australia.
Mission
To generate funding for rural, regional and remote researchers, health professionals, and community innovators, to drive research and innovation that leads to real and lasting improvements in health and wellbeing for regional Australia.
Vision
Healthy and vibrant rural, regional and remote communities with stronger research capacity, smarter health systems developed, and bold, well-supported innovation that delivers real life health outcomes across regional Australia.
Our Values
We are committed to regional and rural researchers and ensure their work delivers real impact where it’s needed most.
We fund high-quality, outcome-driven research that is equitable, impactful, and grounded in regional realities.
We champion innovations rooted in place driven by creativity, local knowledge, and a fairer share of resources and attention.
We lead with trust, curiosity, and energy thinking big, acting boldly, and staying true to regional voices.
We seek philanthropic and other funding with confidence, driven by deep belief in the value of regional research and innovation.
Corporate Information
The Mid North Coast Rural Health and Medical Research Foundation (trading as Rural Health Research Foundation) is a registered charity with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status and is endorsed as a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI). This enables tax-deductible donations and specific concessions relating to Goods & Services and Fringe Benefits Taxes.
We comply with fundraising law in each State and Territory where funds are raised.
New South Wales: Registration number CFN 27424 (renewable in 2028).
Our appointed auditor is PDD Advisory Group, and our banking is with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
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