Queensland Orthopaedic Research Foundation Institute
Giving Philosophy
QORF focuses 100% of donations on innovative orthopaedic research that improves surgical outcomes for Queenslanders. It prioritises supporting junior doctors and registrars to establish research careers, funding projects across the musculoskeletal field including infection diagnosis, nerve regeneration, and surgical techniques.
Tips for Applicants
Apply during open grant rounds (check website for 2024 expansion announcements) and emphasise innovation and clear pathways to improved patient outcomes in orthopaedic surgery. Highlight how the research benefits Queenslanders with musculoskeletal conditions.
Programs & Opportunities (1)
QORF supports a wide degree of research projects, both large and small, within the orthopaedic community in Queensland. Grant applications were expanding in 2024. The grant application form is accessible to members via their website portal.
Notable Grants
- Topical antibiotics in ankle fracture surgery (TAAFS) study (November 2021)
- The Spectrum of Infective Organisms in Orthopaedic Surgery in Queensland – Geographic and Temporal Trends (July 2021)
- Immediate joint infection diagnosis using bed-side iPhone live imaging (June 2021)
- Negative Pressure Neurogenesis 2: A novel approach to accelerate nerve regeneration after complete peripheral nerve transection (November 2020)
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $31K | $8K | $120K | $24K |
| 2022 | $14K | $11K | $69K | $3K |
| 2021 | $17K | $15K | $94K | $1K |
| 2020 | $24K | $7K | $92K | $18K |
| 2019 | $50K | $39K | $80K | $11K |
| 2018 | $312 | $477 | $63K | $-165 |
| 2017 | $64K | $63 | $64K | $64K |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-97878822020
- ABN
- 97878822020
- Sector
- health
- Website
- www.qorf.com.au/
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (6)
- Gregory Couzensdirector
- Philip Daltondirector
- Dr Greg Couzensother
- Dr Philip Daltonother
- Professor Peter Steadmanother
- Peter Steadmansecretary
Financials
- Revenue
- $31K
- Assets
- $120K
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 10
Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.
Data Sources
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View on JusticeHubLocation Intelligence
- Postcode
- 4004
- Locality
- Brisbane City
- LGA
- Woorabinda
- SA2 Region
- Brisbane City
- Entities in Area
- 98
Disability Market Context
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