Welcome to The Rioli Fund for Aboriginal Health
The Rioli Fund for Aboriginal Health has been established in conjunction with the Menzies School of Health Research to raise support for research into issues that impact upon the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.
Mr Dean Rioli, founder and chair of the fund knows all to well the health issues faced by Indigenous Australians and with the help of the team of expert researchers at Menzies, he is striving to make a difference to the lives of Indigenous Australians and achieve his dream of a healthier tomorrow.
The Rioli Fund for Aboriginal Health has been established, in conjunction with the Menzies School of Health Research, to raise support for research into issues that impact upon the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.
The priority areas for the fund are:
- Indigenous Child Health
- Indigenous Healing and Resilience.
The Rioli Fund for Aboriginal Health is already working with a number of individuals, businesses and organisations to help raise much needed funds to address these issues, many of which have been put into the “too hard basket” for far too long, and to take steps to make a real difference in improving the lives of Indigenous Australians.
Dean Rioli, chair and founder of The Rioli Fund for Aboriginal Health
Dean Rioli grew up on the Tiwi Islands, one of Australia’s most beautiful islands, located in the Northern Territory.
As a youngster he enjoyed all that the beaches, lakes and bush land had to offer. He also enjoyed kicking the football with his family and friends on this beautiful island – a place where that lethal left foot developed, helping him to kick many goals for his AFL club Essendon, cementing his presence as a significant player on Essendon’s senior list for a number of years.
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Big Ear Close the Gap event
Coinciding with the 2013 National Close The Gap Day (21 March), Menzies School of Health Research and the Rioli Fund for Aboriginal Health partnered for the charity event to support research to improve Aboriginal lives.
To support the work of the Rioli Fund for Aboriginal Health and make a difference to the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, download and complete this form and send via email or post to:
The Rioli Fund for Aboriginal Health C/O
The Development Unit
Menzies School of Health Research
PO Box 41096
Casuarina NT 0811