This fund was established to render advice, and at times financial assistance, in cases of hardship to any Member of this Branch, former Member or family or dependants of a deceased Member.

It is built up by voluntary donations, and is administered by a Board of Management consisting of five senior colleagues who deal confidentially with information from anyone who may become aware of deserving circumstances.

The current Benevolent Fund Board of Management consists of Dr Bruce Drysdale, Dr Greg Tilley and Dr Ann Goodrich. The Branch President and Honorary Secretary also serve on the Board as ex officio members.

If you know of a situation where the Benevolent Fund Board might be able to provide assistance, please contact the Branch Office on (03) 9826-8318 in the first instance - to notify that you wish to speak to a Board member. A member of the Board will then follow up to seek more information and to make any appropriate arrangements.