In a world first, a research study led by the Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) Intensive Care Unit (ICU) has the potential to transform critical care by identifying which patients carry multidrug resistant organisms as part of their gut microbiome and are at risk of developing associated infections whilst in ICU. Due to increased antibiotic use,…

The University of Western Australia has launched a new endowed Chair with the appointment of Michelle Scott OAM as the inaugural McCusker Chair in Citizenship. Ms Scott has more than 30 years’ experience leading and influencing government and community organisations to address and reduce complex social challenges and was WA’s first Commissioner for Children and…

Opening in October, 2024, it was a privilege to tour through the new building which will provide more than 16 important services and short term accommodation to women and children escaping family violence – helping them to move forward on their healing journey.

The McCusker Charitable Foundation is proud, and humbled, to have been able to distribute more than $20 million dollars in the 2023/2024 financial year. Some of our beneficiaries included: Australian National University, Prostate Cancer Fdn, Queensland University, Voiceworks, Macquarie University, Open Medicine Fdn, University of WA, Zero2Hero, University of Sydney, Warpnine, Victor Chang Cardiac, Arts…

Providing young Western Australians with the opportunity to trek the Kokoda Track through the jungles of Papua New Guinea. A 96km adventure, that starts many months earlier, with guided challenges and supported training in Australia.

Enriching regional communities by providing youth with opportunities to fulfil their potential through sport, education, health and wellbeing resources.

A donation of $500,000 will help fund the delivery of a new fit-for-purpose Day Centre, Health Clinic, inclusive space and social enterprise cafe. The Centre will enable expansion of essential services and provide important ‘wrap around’ services for those experiencing chronic homelessness in the Fremantle area.

Wonderful to see the great work that Cassandra, Nick, Boni and the So They Can team are doing in Kenya. It has been 10 years since our last visit and so much has been achieved by this passionate group. Provision of food, education, water and a wide array of support services has seen the local…

As Australia’s only independent higher education provider of agriculture, agribusiness and equine business management studies, Marcus Oldham’s purpose is to advance agriculture through a unique education experience. A donation of $1 million to the College from the McCusker Foundation will contribute to the expansion of the student residential program.

“This IBD role has allowed me to not only further my skills and knowledge within the IBD space, but given me the perspective of how people with chronic disease live and the challenges they face every day. It has allowed me to realise how lucky I am to have my health. This role has given…

Delighted to meet some of the Raine Study families and researchers, and to provide $690,000 to the Study, improving health and quality of life through ground breaking and impactful research.

Fabulous performance by the very talented artists of Voiceworks.

Guide and Assistance dog training.

Providing education, employment and business opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.

40 years of impact.

Very humbled to support the work of UNICEF helping children in need in Australia, Ukraine, Laos, Timor-Leste and Yemen.

In the 2022/2023 financial year, the McCusker Charitable Foundation donated more than $5,800,000 to more than 25 charities.

The Foundation made a $1 million donation to the University of Qld in support of their research into dementia and associated neurological conditions.

Providing support and education on respiratory health through the Asthma Foundation WA.

Amana Living’s McCusker Nurse Service is made possible by the support of the McCusker Charitable Foundation. The service, which commenced in 2011, consists of two specialist dementia care nurses who provide education, counselling and support services free to family members of people living with dementia. The only one of its kind in WA, the McCusker…

The McCusker Charitable Foundation is delighted to support the work of Professor Jeremy Nicholson and his team at the Australian National Phenome Centre (Murdoch University/ Harry Perkins Institute South) and collaborating with institutions around the world in the battle against Corona Virus.

In the 2018/19 financial year, the McCusker Charitable Foundation donated approximately $4.8 million to nearly 50 charities including: The Lion’s Eye Institute, Harry Perkins Institute, Perron Institute, Ear Science Institute, Telethon Kids Institute, JDRF, Orygen, Perth Children’s Hospital Fdn, Ear Bus WA, Spinal Injuries Australia, Special Olympics, The Meningitis Centre, National Stroke Fdn, Amana Living,…

With pink flamingos, cards and Alice and her white rabbit roaming the McCusker gardens, guests had the opportunity to learn more about and to support Septime Weber’s new production of Alice in Wonderland. If you would like to support the WA Ballet, please contact Catherine Henwood at WA Ballet Company.

Perth Modern School – Western Australia’s leading academically selective public school – Malcolm and Tonya enjoyed co-hosting a function at their home to help raise funds for a new 500-700 seat auditorium. If you can assist, please contact Lois Joll at Perth Modern School.

We were delighted to invite students from the McCusker Centre for Citizenship at UWA to our home, along with Director Michelle Scott, where we had the opportunity to learn more about their experiences working as volunteers and interns in a wide variety of not for profits.

The McCusker Directors toured the new state-of-the-art retinal eye clinic at the Lions Eye Institute (LEI) on August 31, 2017. LEI Managing Director, Professor David Mackey said he was delighted to show the Directors through the recently renovated clinic, which offers Western Australian patients access to the highest level of care for eye diseases and disorders. The…

Very proud to be supporting the Noisy Guts program at the internationally recognised Marshall Centre. Hope that the research leads to more effective ways of determining the cause of abdominal pain and conditions such as colitis and crohn’s disease.

Opening in Melbourne in September 2018, we look forward to the exciting new production of Spartacus, performed by the Australian Ballet Company – one of the leading dance companies in the world.