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In 2009 Trustee Professor James Edelman met with Mr Richard Potok from the Charlie Perkins Trust. The Charlie Perkins Trust was established in 2002 in memory of the late Dr Charlie Perkins AO, to assist indigenous children in the areas of health and education. The McCusker Foundation will contribute funds towards 2 new annual postgraduate shcolarships that will allow talented indigenous Australians to study at the University of Oxford for up to 3 years (http://www.perkinstrust.com.au/scholarships).

Tonya and Malcolm McCusker thoroughly enjoyed their tour over the new Institute for Immunology and Infectious Diseases at Murdoch University. Hosted by Professor John Yovich AM Vice Chancellor and President of Murdoch University, the McCuskers had the opportunity to view firsthand, this state of the art building which will be the new home of cutting edge research into infectious diseases.

In October, Malcolm, Carolyn, Alan and Tonya spent a memorable evening at the Make a Wish Ball where they were recognised as Gold Supporters of the organisation. The Ball raised significant funds that would be used to grant the wishes of terminally ill young patients. Hosted at the Hyatt Hotel Perth, guests had the opportunity to learn more about Make A Wish and the wonderful work it is doing in caring for young patients and their families.