The TrueMed Foundation brings together patients, communities, healthcare professionals, researchers and partners to address unmet health needs through practical, evidence-informed solutions.
The TrueMed Foundation was established to improve health and quality of life by addressing challenges that can prevent individuals and communities from achieving better health outcomes.
Across Australia's healthcare system, gaps in knowledge, access, support and understanding continue to affect people's ability to receive appropriate care and make informed health decisions.
The Foundation was created to help bridge these gaps by bringing together patients, communities, healthcare professionals, researchers, organisations and partners to support practical, evidence-informed solutions.
We believe health is more than treating illness. It includes the ability for individuals to access appropriate care, receive reliable information, participate in their health decisions and maintain physical, mental and social wellbeing. The Foundation is committed to supporting initiatives that improve health outcomes, strengthen wellbeing and enhance quality of life for individuals, families and communities.
Patients and communities are at the centre of everything we do. The Foundation seeks to understand real-world health challenges and support initiatives that empower people through improved access, education, community connection and meaningful participation in improving health outcomes. We believe better health outcomes are achieved when patients and communities are active partners in healthcare.
The Foundation focuses on unmet health needs, gaps in knowledge, barriers to equitable access, emerging health challenges and opportunities to improve healthcare outcomes. Rather than duplicating existing services, we work collaboratively where additional focus, innovation or partnership can create value.
As a not-for-profit organisation, the Foundation exists to create positive outcomes for individuals and communities — advancing health and wellbeing, improving equitable access, supporting education and health literacy, supporting community wellbeing, facilitating collaboration, and enabling research and innovation.
Vision
Healthier communities where everyone has the opportunity to achieve better health and quality of life.
Mission
To improve health and quality of life by addressing unmet health needs, improving equitable access to healthcare, supporting patients and communities, advancing education, fostering collaboration, and enabling innovation where it creates meaningful public benefit.
Eight values shape how we act, decide and collaborate.
Recognising the experiences and needs of individuals and communities.
Supporting fair and meaningful access to healthcare opportunities.
Acting ethically, responsibly and transparently.
Working together to achieve greater impact.
Supporting new ideas and approaches that improve health outcomes.
Supporting informed decision-making through knowledge, learning and continuous improvement.
Placing people and communities at the centre of our work.
Maintaining accountability and trust.
The TrueMed Foundation is committed to strong governance, transparency and accountability. Our approach ensures the Foundation remains aligned with its purpose, charitable objectives and commitment to creating meaningful public benefit. Our governance is guided by accountability, integrity and responsible stewardship of resources.
The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors responsible for providing strategic direction, oversight and accountability. The Board ensures the Foundation operates in accordance with its mission, values and obligations as a not-for-profit organisation.
The Foundation is committed to responsible and transparent governance through:
The TrueMed Foundation operates as an independent not-for-profit organisation governed by its Board of Directors.
Responsible for governance, strategic oversight and accountability.
Responsible for delivering initiatives, supporting partnerships, coordinating programs and advancing activities aligned with the Foundation's mission.
The Foundation works collaboratively with patients, communities, healthcare professionals, researchers, organisations, industry and philanthropic partners to achieve shared health goals and maximise public benefit.
Further information regarding governance, policies or organisational matters is available upon request.
We welcome enquiries from patients, communities, healthcare professionals, researchers and partners who share our commitment to improving health and quality of life.
