Clifford Craig Foundation Limited

Giving Philosophy

The foundation approaches giving through community investment, backing clinicians who understand local patient needs, and funding research with immediate, real-world impact. They are committed to ensuring every dollar of community funding stays in Tasmania, focusing on disease prevention and supporting translational research to improve health outcomes for Tasmanians.

Tips for Applicants

Applicants should focus on projects that are locally driven and directly relevant to addressing pressing health challenges in Tasmania, particularly in the North and North-West regions. Emphasize how the research or initiative will improve patient care, clinician workplace health, or contribute to disease prevention, demonstrating immediate and real-world impact for Tasmanians.

Programs & Opportunities (3)

Notable Grants

• $10,520 to Dr Laurent Willemot for investigating smartphone use in measuring noise exposure during orthopaedic surgery to improve occupational safety.
• $27,497 awarded to Dr Giuliana Murfet for a digital inpatient triage tool to identify high-risk diabetes patients at North West Regional Hospital.
• $39,482 awarded to Dr Telena Kerkham to examine surgery decision regret among patients at Launceston General Hospital.
• $80,000 for Dr Sukhwinder Sohal's research into idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, exploring immune pathway blocking.
• $49,168 to Associate Professor Darren Henstridge for investigating mRNA technology in treating fatty liver disease.
• $80,000 invested in a rural cancer care project led by Dr Lauren Akesson, trialling the Genetics Adviser digital tool.

Financial History (7 years)