Enabling people to live healthier for longer
The Common Good, an initiative of The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation, supports life-changing research into heart disease, lung disease, mental health, ageing and hospital care. For just $48, you could fund one hour of medical research that can go on to change lives.
By funding medical research and patient projects, you can create hope for those impacted by life-altering conditions now and in the future. Donate today and help those we love live healthier lives for longer.

Our Impact Areas
WHAT WE FUND
Lung Disease Research
Helping Australians breathe easier by building a future free from occupational lung disease and respiratory illnesses.
Ageing Research
Helping those we love live richer lives for longer, improving the quality of life for individuals as they age.
Our life-changing impact
The Common Good plays a vital role in supporting researchers, whether they’re just starting their journey or have been on it for years. We do this by offering sustainable funding and opportunities for research projects that have the power to change lives. For new researchers, this means a chance to turn their ideas into reality and make a difference. For those with experience, it ensures they can keep going, exploring new avenues of discovery.
Your generosity provides the funding and grant opportunities that are vital for researchers to carry out their life-changing projects. Your support means they can focus on finding solutions to critical health issues, accelerating medical discoveries, and bringing hope to those affected by various conditions. By donating, you become the driving force behind breakthroughs that can transform lives.
130 active researchers
The Common Good supports over 130 active researchers working tirelessly on life-changing research projects.
$4.7 million in dedicated project funding
$4.7 million in funding directed to research and patient-centred care projects last financial year.
140 Research Grants
Over 140 are currently being supported by The Common Good for both emerging and established researchers.
98,000 Equivalent Research Hours
The equivalent of 98,000 hours of research funded within the last financial year
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Transforming lives for better health outcomes
People like you who generously donate to The Common Good have an immense impact on the lives of real individuals grappling with life-altering health conditions. Your contributions fuel groundbreaking research and patient projects that offer hope, relief, and even the promise of a brighter future.
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What’s happening at The Common Good
Discover the latest events and news from The Common Good. Join our vibrant community, participate in events, and engage in activities that contribute to life-changing medical discoveries. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare and research.
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About the Cardiovascular Molecular and Therapeutics Translational Research Group
The Cardiovascular Molecular and Therapeutics Translational Research Group aims to increase understanding of molecular mechanisms of advanced heart failure in order to discover new medicines to treat and improve quality of life for patients with this condition.
What is a Research Fellowship?
What is a research fellowship? In this blog, we explain what a research fellowship is and introduce you to our two most recent research fellowship recipients.
Giving Day 2023 an Incredible Success
Our amazing and generous community have helped exceed our Giving Day goal, with over $157,900 raised!
It’s National Safe Work Month 2023. The theme for this year is ‘For everyone’s safety, work safely.’ Learn more here.
Rejuvenation of Wellness Room inside Mental Health Unit
The wellness room inside The Prince Charles Hospital’s Mental Health Unit has received a welcome rejuvenation thanks to Giving Day support.
What is an Allied Health Professional?
What is an allied health professional? We answer that frequently asked question and share some examples in this blog.
The Prince Charles Hospital's 2023 Giving Day
The Prince Charles Hospital's 2023 Giving Day: Our Giving Day is around the corner! We hope to raise $100,000 for The Prince Charles Hospital’s Emergency Department and Paediatrics Ward.
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