RHHRF x Safewill Free Wills Week 21-28 July 2025

Leave a lasting legacy

From now until 28 July, the Foundation are gifting everyone the opportunity to write their Will for FREE!

We've partnered with trusted Australian provider, Safewill, offering a safe and secure way to take care of your loved ones with a legally binding Will.

You might also choose to leave a gift in your Will to the Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation, to ensure we can continue funding life-changing research, hospital equipment and programs for a healthier Tasmania.

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Leave a gift in your Will to the Foundation and help shape the future of healthcare in Tasmania.

Events

Live Speaker Series - Health Matters 2025

Health Matters: Happy Kidneys

Tue 29 July, 2025

Do detoxes really work? Join the Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation for an engaging and informative panel discussion hosted by one of Tasmania's leading media personalities, Jane Longhurst. With Professor Matthew Jose, Head of Unit, Nephrology, Royal Hobart Hospital, this session will explore the truth behind popular detox trends, the risks of fad diets, and what we can really do to support better kidney health.

Foundation Funded Researcher Professor Peter Dargaville

Areas of need

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, the Foundation funds innovative research, vital hospital equipment, and education programs — all to create better health outcomes for Tasmanians.

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News

National Science Week: Celebrating scientific breakthroughs and local research impact

As National Science Week (12-18 August) approaches, it's a perfect time to celebrate the remarkable scientific advancements that have shaped our understanding of the world and improved our quality of life. This annual event highlights the importance of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and recognises the contributions of scientists who drive innovation and discovery.

Supporting older Tasmanians: Advancing research on World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

As we observe World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on July 28, it's a fitting time to recognise our older population's vital role in our communities and the importance of supporting their health and well-being. The Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation is deeply committed to this cause, with one of our key strategic goals focusing on "Aging Well." Here, we highlight some of the groundbreaking research we've funded to improve the lives of older Tasmanians.

National Diabetes Week: Advancing diabetes research in Tasmania

As National Diabetes Week (14-20 July) approaches, we spotlight the remarkable research supported by the Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation and its incredible donors, focusing on the innovative work of Professor Andrew Palmer. His groundbreaking study, which used linked data to measure the impact of diabetes in Tasmania, helped make significant strides in understanding and addressing diabetes within our community.

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