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1250 - CALVARY MATER NEWCASTLE HOSPITAL

Hornery, Sonia to the Minister for Health

Since the Calvary Mater Newcastle Hospital opened at Waratah West:

  1. What is the total amount of funds raised by the hospital volunteers for the hospital?
  2. What has been the annual amounts received by the hospital from:
    1. the Ladies Auxiliary:
    2. other sources?
  3. In general terms, for what purposes are these funds used?
Answer -

I am advised:

  1. to (3) The purpose of fundraising for Calvary Mater Newcastle Hospital is to enhance the hospital's ability to provide care, comfort and research for residents of the Hunter New England Health Service and adjoining areas, mainly in the area of cancer care needs.
    $1.39 million has been raised over the past twelve years by the Mater Auxiliary to purchase equipment. The hospital receives donations from other sources such as clubs, community held events, business, bequests and individuals who often designate oncology services, palliative care or research as their area of donation.

Question asked on 26 October 2007 (session 54-1) and printed in Questions & Answers Paper No. 29
Answer received on 29 November 2007 and printed in Questions & Answers Paper No. 40

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