About Ozwac


	OZWAC will develop strategic alliances with Universities, Area Health Services, Corporate Citizens as well as all levels of Government to develop networks to achieve an improvement in the health and wellbeing of families with a focus on women and children’s health.
	Encourage and assist active community participation in the development of healthier lifestyles for all Australians.
	Improve the wellbeing of children in early childhood through the promotion of research and community health education.
	Establish and encourage a diverse and vibrant membership base as well as attracting financial support from business and government to build awareness of the importance of women and children’s health.

In mid 1998 Professor Brian Spurrett the Head of Women and Children’s Health at Nepean Hospital recognised a need for a research foundation based in Western Sydney. Together with Dr Chris Kohlenberg and Mr Greg Allchin they hosted a forum to ascertain community and business support for the proposed research foundation.

The response was overwhelming, reinforcing the community support for hospital-based research into the health needs of families living in Western Sydney.

Sadly Brian and Chris have passed away and although missed by the community the legacy of their work now lives on through OZWAC.

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Directors – Our community based Board of Directors brings together a broad range of management and medical skills. Board members give their time and expertise to further the vision of OZWAC on a voluntary basis.

Scientific Committee

Professor Michael Peek Women and Children’s Health Nepean Hospital PENRITH N.S.W.	Professor Ron Benzie Perinatal Ultrasound Nepean Hospital PENRITH N.S.W.
Professor William Tarnow Mordi Neonatal Intensive Care Westmead Hospital WESTMEAD N.S.W.	Professor David LeCourteur Department of Geriatrics Concord Repatriation Hospital CONCORD N.S.W.
Professor David Ellwood Canberra Clinical School WODEN A.C.T.

Fundraising Committee – Our hardworking team of community volunteers, under the guidance of the Fundraising Committee Chairman, is the driving force behind the success of OZWAC.

Ethics Committee – We are fortunate to have access to the expertise of the WAHS Ethics Committee to guide OZWAC in assessment of all proposed research projects.

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	Raised community awareness of health issues
	Attracted well-qualified medical staff to our hospital because of the access to research funding
	Encouraged the professional development of nurses

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Panthers World of Entertainment proudly supports OZWAC

Other major supporters:

	Bateman Battersby Solicitors
	Charles Glanville (Architects) Pty Limited
	HIX Electrical
	McDonald�s Family Restaurant, Emu Plains
	Nepean Dog Therapy Club
	Penrith Golf & Recreation Club Ltd
	Stanton & Taylor First National Real Estate
	Williams Courtman & Co

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Address:	OZWAC C/-Women and Children's Health Nepean Hospital PENRITH NSW 2750
Telephone:	(02) 4734 2470
Email:	ozwac@med.usyd.edu.au
ABN:	88 092 917 318
ACN:	092 917 318
Administration:	c/- Williams Courtman & Co Po Box 878 Penrith NSW 2751 Phone: (02) 4721 7433 Fax: (02) 4721 7434
Accountant:	Williams Courtman & Co Accountants The Terraces 7/12 Tindale Street Penrith 2750 Phone: (02) 4721 7433 Fax: (02) 4721 7434
Auditors:	Brian Chambers C/- Williams Courtman & Co 7/12 Tindale Street PENRITH NSW 2750 Tel: (02) 4721 7433 Fax: (02) 4721 7434

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Directors – Our community based Board of Directors brings together a broad range of management and medical skills. Board members give their time and expertise to further the vision of OZWAC on a voluntary basis.

Scientific Committee

Professor Ron Benzie Perinatal Ultrasound Nepean Hospital PENRITH N.S.W.

Professor William Tarnow Mordi Neonatal Intensive Care Westmead Hospital WESTMEAD N.S.W.

Professor David LeCourteur Department of Geriatrics Concord Repatriation Hospital CONCORD N.S.W.

Professor David Ellwood Canberra Clinical School WODEN A.C.T.

Fundraising Committee – Our hardworking team of community volunteers, under the guidance of the Fundraising Committee Chairman, is the driving force behind the success of OZWAC.

Professor Ron Benzie
Perinatal Ultrasound
Nepean Hospital
PENRITH N.S.W.

Professor William Tarnow Mordi
Neonatal Intensive Care
Westmead Hospital
WESTMEAD N.S.W.

Professor David LeCourteur
Department of Geriatrics
Concord Repatriation Hospital
CONCORD N.S.W.

Professor David Ellwood
Canberra Clinical School
WODEN A.C.T.