Western Health Foundation is delighted to invite our community to an evening of inspiring talks, networking and research innovation at the Women for Western Health Giving Circle Pitch Event. This Giving Circle welcomes people of all ages and genders, including trans and non-binary people. It is free of charge to all people who are signed up members.
The Women for Western Health Giving Circle is a membership-based program that brings together like-minded people looking to connect and make a meaningful impact to improve the health of Melbourne's west. As a current member you have the opportunity to attend the Western Health Giving Circle Pitch Event.
Giving Circle:
The Women for Western Health Giving Circle Pitch Event is only open to members who have a current Giving Circle membership. Members are able to attend the Pitch Event and vote for a preferred research project.
Want to join our prestigious Giving Circle and attend our Pitch Event? Sign up here and receive your link to the Pitch Event in your receipt.
Pitch Event Format:
Giving Circle members will hear pitches from Western Health researchers regarding their research projects.
Shortlisted candidates for this year’s award are:
Pitch presentation: Making your first fracture your last
Dr Lauren Nacey – Geriatrician, Co-investigator of the Western Health Fragility Fracture Registry
MSc Solange Bernardo – Fracture Liaison Nurse/Clinical Nurse Consultant, Co-investigator of the Western Health Fragility Fracture Registry
Dr Myrla Sales – Principal Investigator (PI) of the Western Health Fragility Fracture Registry
Pitch presentation: Cholesterol in Check, Back in the Game
Natalie Lumsden – Manager WH@Home
Pitch presentation: Saving babies - supporting mothers to Quit
Suzanne Kosmider – Sessional specialist, Cancer Services
Grace Gard – Sessional specialist, Cancer Services
Members will vote for the project they believe should receive the $50,000 funding grant. Industry mentoring is provided to shortlisted applicants by Business in Heels.
We’d love your company at this special event which showcases the power of philanthropy to transform and heal as well as the innovative research of our amazing care teams.
Pitch Event Details:
Date: Thursday, 21st August 2025
Location: Royal Victorian Motor Yacht Club (260 Nelson Place, Williamstown)
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Join the Women for Western Health Giving Circle today.
For more information about the event or the Women for Western Health Giving Circle, please contact foundation@wh.org.au
This event is proudly sponsored by
