The Trustee For Lifehouse Australia Trust

The Trustee For Lifehouse Australia Trust is a nonprofit organisation based in Camperdown, New South Wales, established to support cancer research, treatment, and patient care through its affiliation with Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, an integrated cancer treatment and research hospital. The trust operates under the Australian Business Number (ABN) 70 388 962 804 and is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)[1].

Purpose and Activities

The trust's principal mission is to minimise the burden of cancer by advancing diagnosis, treatment, and post-treatment support, while fostering research, innovation, and education. Its activities focus on funding cancer research initiatives and improving patient care through integrated services at Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, which provides comprehensive oncology care, including surgery, radiation therapy, and clinical trials[1][3][4].

Governance and Operations

The trust was settled on 15 May 2002 and amended most recently in 2014. Governed by a trustee, Lifehouse Australia Limited, it adheres to financial reporting standards under the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission Act 2012[4][5]. Operations include managing charitable funds to support facility maintenance, research grants, and patient care programs, with financial statements prepared on a historical cost basis[4][5].

Funding and Reporting

Revenue is derived from donations, grants, and service agreements, recognised when control of goods or services is transferred to beneficiaries. Financial disclosures follow Australian Accounting Standards, with superannuation contributions and lease obligations recorded as expenses when incurred[5]. The trust’s trustee directors authorize annual financial reports, which detail asset management, contractual revenue, and compliance with the Trust Deed[4][5].

Key Focus Areas

1. Research: Supporting translational cancer research to improve treatment outcomes.
2. Patient Care: Delivering multidisciplinary care aligned with the Lifehouse Vision of compassionate, evidence-based oncology services[3][4].
3. Education: Training healthcare professionals in advanced cancer care methodologies[1].

The trust exemplifies a structured approach to addressing cancer-related challenges through collaborative healthcare and research integration.

[1] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/f6ad3da7-38af-e811-a95e-000d3ad24c60 [2] https://www.dnb.com/business-directory/company-profiles.the_trustee_for_lifehouse_australia_trust.0a77fe103c1e30c4b2011a9ead06d2e5.html [3] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/f6ad3da7-38af-e811-a95e-000d3ad24c60/documents/c40e8988-50c8-e811-a963-000d3ad24a0d [4] https://www.mylifehouse.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/fy19-lifehouse-trust_191008_signed.pdf [5] https://www.mylifehouse.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/final-submitted-trust-accounts-fy21-final.pdf