The Colorectal Foundation

The Colorectal Foundation was formed in 2000 by a group of senior Australian Colorectal Surgeons who recognised the need for continuing research into particular areas of their speciality.  The aims of the foundation are to:

• Raise awareness and educate the community about bowel cancer.
• Provide a forum for education for medical practitioners, nursing and other paramedical colleagues.
• Raise funds for research into evolving technologies, new treatments and best practices.
• Provide funding and placements for fellowships in the speciality of colorectal surgery.
• Support training programmes in specialised skills for colorectal surgery.

Patron of the Foundation

Mr Harry Triguboff AO, Managing Director of Meriton Apartments, Australia’s leading Home Unit developer, previously diagnosed with Colon Cancer, has undergone surgery and a very successful management program to cure his disease.

As a result of his experiences, Mr Triguboff recognised the need for ongoing research and public education and he generously sponsored a community bowel cancer prevention program. He endowed a Research Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery (The Harry O Triguboff Colorectal Research Fellowship) which continues to be active.  In recent years, Mr Triguboff agreed to become Patron of The Colorectal Foundation.

Board of the Foundation

A/Prof Graham Newstead AM (Chairman)
Dr Philip Douglas
Dr Mark Killingback AM
A/Prof Denis King
A/Prof David Lubowski
Dr John D’Arcy O’Donnell
Prof Kerryn Phelps
Mr David Price AM