Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Further information
The goal of the Western Australian Dental Foundation (Incorporated) is to raise funds to support teaching and research facilities and grants, for undergraduates, postgraduates, academic staff and continuing education programs at the School of Dentistry at the University. Chairperson: Clinical Associate Professor Albert Tan.
Foundation Donors assist dental students, projects and activities within the School of Dentistry.
At a recent summer evening event, Associate Professor Albert Tan, Chairman of the Western Australian Dental Foundation, took the opportunity to thank all donors for their ongoing and generous support.
At the same time, Dr Terry Pitsikas was thanked for his enthusiastic determination to establish the Western Australian Dental Foundation (WADF).
Terry’s tireless efforts over a ten-year period have resulted in the founding of the WADF, which has raised nearly $600,000 to date.
Terry’s tireless efforts over a ten-year period have resulted in the founding of the WADF, which has raised nearly $600,000 to date.
Foundation Assistance Fund
During the evening, the establishment of the WADF Assistance Fund was announced for which $500,000 of the funds will be invested and the income used to fund the activities.
The Assistance Fund will aid dental students in financial difficulties and provide support to projects and activities within the School of Dentistry.
The Committee of Management is encouraged by the achievement of this first major initiative and keen to embark on a special project to establish a scholarship for a student entering dentistry through the Outer Metropolitan Program.
WADF Scholarship – Give an Hour Appeal
You are invited to become part of the WADF Scholarship initiative. The scholarship will be awarded to a student who is financially and educationally disadvantaged. It will enable the recipient to complete a degree in dentistry which would otherwise not have been possible.
Some students do not come from a privileged background and the WADF is keen to assist such a student with a scholarship valued at $5,000 annually for the duration of their course.
The fundraising target of this endowed scholarship is $100,000 and we need your help to reach our goal within the next 6 months. We ask you to consider a gift equal to one hour of your billing time.
Your donation will be tax-deductible and will count towards your ‘Fellow’ membership category, another good reason to contribute.
We thank you for making a difference.
