The Foundation of Mallee Track is a registered charity through Australian Charities and not-for-profit Commission. The Foundation can receive donations that are tax deductible as they have deductible gift recipient status.
The Foundation raises money specifically for MTHCS. While Government funding provides the essentials for our local health service, the funds raised by the Foundation make it possible for MTHCS to do more to provide the best care for our communities.
How does it work?
The Foundation is a separate entity to MTHCS and is managed by a board of local directors, who have a proud history of supporting health services in our communities over many years. Together, the directors use their professional expertise and local networks to ensure all money raised goes directly to what our communities need most.
The Directors are:
- Philip Down (Board Chair)
- Bronwen Alday
- Leanne Boyd
- Howard Crothers
- Terry Elliot
- Keith Erhardt
- Rowan Mott
- Carolyn Welsh
What does the Foundation fund?
The Foundation of Mallee Track is motivated to improve health outcomes in the farming and rural Mallee Track communities of Ouyen, Underbool, Murrayville, Sea Lake and the surrounding areas.
We funded:
- 2023 - Defibrillator monitors in Ouyen & Sea Lake Health Centres that have extra capability to monitor and communicate in-real-time with cardiac experts.
- 2024 - Project: X-Ray Vision Ouyen Radiology services.
- 2024 - Present - Scholarships for Early Years Services.
- 2024 - 2025 - SiSU Health/Shane Warne Legacy Health Checks.
- 2025 - Project: X-Ray Vision Sea Lake Radiology services.
Events
In 2025 our inaugural Haeusler's Strings & Sunset hosted 120pp for an unforgettable fine dining experience at Lake Tyrrell. Fundraising for Project X-Ray Vision, Sea Lake Radiology services. Featuring the talented Mallee String Quartet overlooking the unique salt lake located seven kilometres north of Sea Lake. A Foundation of Mallee Track fundraiser and celebration of success. For the delivery of Project X-Ray Vision at both MTHCS Ouyen and Sea Lake Health Centres this event has become an annual spectacular hosting 160pp in 2026 on the second Friday of February.
Recognising the generosity of all donors who made these projects possible, including:
- The Sea Lake Auxiliary
- Mallee Drifters Car Club
- Haeusler’s Mildura and Haeusler’s Sea Lake
- North West Ag Services
The Sea Lake Auxiliary run among other things the Sea Lake Opportunity Shop, if you haven’t called in before on your next trip you must - 68 Best St. Sea Lake.
Workforce Scholarship
Diploma of Early Years Education and Care scholarships have been awarded to Annie Brown, Jessica White and Joanne Morrish.
The Foundation’s future funding priorities remain flexible and will reflect the needs of the health service.
How do people donate?
People can support the Foundation of Mallee Track in several ways:
- Running a fundraising event or activity.
- Supporting a fundraising event by purchasing tickets or by making a donation.
- Donating directly to the Foundation (to donate see our Commitment Form).
- Remembering the Foundation in their will.
How does the Foundation work with the pre-existing auxiliaries?
The Foundation strengthens and complements the work of the auxiliaries – and the auxiliaries continue to play a vital and important role in supporting MTHCS. The Foundation has deductable Gift Recipient status, which enables anyone to donate and receive a tax benefit.
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