Our story

The establishment of NORTH STAR VNP was made possible thanks to a $20 million donation from Greg Poche AO and the late Kay Van Norton Poche AO. Kay had an unwavering commitment to advancing healthcare and finding a cure for cancer.

The best and brightest minds in oncology, cancer research and science have been working together to bring Kay and Greg’s vision to life.

As part of this vision, we will see a fast tracking of life saving clinical trials from MSK directly to patients across Australia, particularly those who live in rural and remote communities.

We are honoured to add NORTH STAR VNP to our world and will forever be indebted to the foresight, generosity, and kindness of both Greg and Kay for being that shining light for so many.

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It was through groundbreaking cancer trials from the US that Kay was able to extend her life by many years and she was determined that all Australians should have access to the same opportunities she had.

Professor Bruce Robinson AC - NSLHD Chair of Research

In the NSLHD

100,000

episodes of acute and admitted patient care each year.

11,000

doctors, scientists, researchers, nurses and allied health professionals.

72

five-year all cause cancer survival rate – one of the highest in Australia.

Why your support matters

Donations to support NORTH STAR VNP will help the centre to increase survival rates for Australians living with cancer. Located at the Sydney North Health Precinct, the centre will accelerate the work already underway.  Our district has some of the best cancer survival rates in Australia and has been at the forefront of research for more than a century, dedicated to diagnosing, preventing, and treating diseases to enhance community care.

You can help to create a future without cancer by supporting NORTH STAR VNP and donating to the NORTH Foundation today. Your support will help the team to:

Fast-track clinical trials

Help us fast-track clinical trials

Your support will enable clinical trials from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York (MSK) to be fast-tracked to Australia, accelerating innovative and life-changing treatments for patients. With the expertise of our NORTH STAR VNP healthcare teams, we can quickly and more efficiently deliver these therapies to help Australians with cancer.

Build the best team

Help us build the best team in the world

NORTH STAR VNP is home to some of the brightest minds in oncology and with your support, we will continue to attract the next generation of doctors, scientists, and researchers to Australia through global fellowships. By bringing together this talent, we will foster innovation, upskill our staff and elevate the standards of clinical research and patient care.

Reach every patient

Help us reach every patient

We’re looking to improve collaboration between hospitals, doctors and allied health professionals so every patient can participate in clinical trials, no matter where they live. This includes extending our reach to rural and remote communities, as well as providing these vital treatments to First Nations people.

Kay and Greg’s passion for philanthropy and her deep empathy for people have set a standard of giving that will hopefully inspire many more for years to come.

Gilbert Lorquet - CEO, NORTH Foundation