Ashintosh Foundation

Ashintosh Foundation The Ashintosh Foundation is a charity established by the UQMS. https://linktr.ee/ashintoshfoundation Contact: [email protected]
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Our major projects are the Teddy Bear Hospital, the Queensland Medical Orchestra, Queensland Medical Jazz and our Grant Program. The Foundation is named for Ashintosh Macopenjy, the ships doctor for the HMS Endeavour. When the University of Queensland Medical Society (UQMS) formed in 1936, Dr Macopenjy was chosen as its official mascot. The UQMS is now in possession of Ashintosh’s skull, proudly o

n display at all general meetings. The Ashintosh Foundation was created in 2004 as the charity arm of the UQMS and retains the UQMS community officer as the managing director of the Foundation ([email protected]). It is a health promotion charity which focuses on community, creativity and charity within and outside the medical and medical education fields. It runs and supports a raft of community and social events and projects. There are three flagship projects run by the Foundation:
1.Teddy Bear Hospital - is one of our longest standing and most successful projects. UQ medical students visit primary school students to promote healthy eating, exercise, sun safety and oral hygiene. The Queensland Medical Orchestra (QMO) is comprised of medical students, doctors and other health professionals from around the state. Contact: [email protected]
3.The Ashintosh Innovation Grant Program: Providing funding to support the charitable endeavours of medical students. Through collaboration with the UQMS, the Foundation runs a range of community and cultural fundraising events throughout the year. These include:

Coffeehouse: an acoustic music evening with live medical student musicians and barista quality coffee. It both raises funds for our community work as well as proving a casual atmosphere for students to get creative. Contact [email protected]
Jazz: The Queensland Medical Jazz group is an up and coming group composed of medical students and doctors which now runs two major events a year. A great excuse to dress up, raise money for charity and dance to some smooth tunes. Contact: [email protected]
Trivia: The annual Ashintosh Trivia Night is a great way to get together and show off your general knowledge The Ashintosh Foundation also promotes health and fitness within the medical student cohort, whilst raising funds for eligible charities. The Ashintosh Cycle Team rides in the annual Brissie to the Bay bike ride, and hundreds of medical students run each year in the Bridge to Brisbane race.

Hey everyone! Ashintosh Exec Roles for next year are open!!🎉Ashintosh Director - please apply through the UQMS link - CL...
30/09/2025

Hey everyone! Ashintosh Exec Roles for next year are open!!🎉

Ashintosh Director - please apply through the UQMS link - CLOSING FRI 3RD OCT

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Email [email protected] if you’re interested in joining the rest of the Ashintosh Team with your role of interest:

- Ashintosh Events Coordinator
- Ashintosh Communications Officer
- Ashintosh Fundraising Officer
- Rural Ashintosh Officer Central Qld

Submit the relevant application form with your documents by Monday 29th September 12PM. If there are any issues, email the Election Officer (Maame) at [email protected].

27/09/2025

Hope everyone’s had a restful weekend! We have our last two Teddy Bear Hospital coming up soon, October 8th and 15th!

We’ll be visiting St Mary MacKillop on Monday the 8th of September from 8:45am-11am! We’re looking for around 8 volunteers to join us, including one volunteer to be Big Ted. Meeting spots will be discussed closer to the day, once we know all the volunteers!

On October 15th, from 8:45-11am, we’ll be visiting Kruger State School! We’ll need 8 volunteers for this trip as well!!

As always, if you’re interested in volunteering, or are looking for more info, feel free to message Tash Ranasinghe on messenger. We will supply the station guides for you to have a look at and equipment for you to use, so all you need to bring is your blue card and yourself!

Looking forward to seeing you guys there! 🙂

Peace, love, and teddies,
Tash and Jasmeen🧸❤

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Congratulations to our MAY BALL RAFFLE Prize Winners 🏆🎉Winners were contacted individually. 🥳If you have any further que...
30/08/2025

Congratulations to our MAY BALL RAFFLE Prize Winners 🏆🎉

Winners were contacted individually. 🥳

If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to message the Ashintosh page 🐻

Thank you all for your generous contributions! 🤎

29/08/2025

Hey everyone, happy break!!
Teddy Bear Hospital’s fourth visit is Monday the 8th of Sep, and we are still in the search for 5-6 more volunteers! It’s at St Mary MacKillop, beginning around 8:45am, and ending around 11am!

It's a lovely, chill event, and we'd love to see you there! The station guides will be given to you over the weekend, and the equipment is all prepped for you; all you have to do is show up!

If you’re interested, please text Tash Ranasinghe on messenger! We’re super keen to have you on board!

As always, if you have any questions, please ask; and check Ashintosh’s Facebook for more info!

Peave, love, and teddies,
Tash and Jasmeen🧸❤

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The Royal Flying Doctor Service is at the heart of healthcare in Australia, and UQ Medical Students are running the Sydn...
27/08/2025

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is at the heart of healthcare in Australia, and UQ Medical Students are running the Sydney Marathon to raise awareness and essential funds.

�📅 Be part of the journey:�💙 Donate here → https://www.doyourthing.org.au/fundraisers/runtofly

�🏃‍♀️ Running in the event? Join our team here → https://www.doyourthing.org.au/join/runtofly

�🧸 Donate & receive a thank-you gift!�We’re saying a BIG thank you to our amazing supporters – every donation above $50 will receive a cuddly Ashintosh teddy (while stocks last).

Let’s run so doctors can fly! ✈️

19/08/2025

Hey everyone,
Hope everyone’s taking breaks and keeping well with exams coming up (all the best!!)! We have our next Teddy Bear Hospital coming up soon, September 8th!

We’ll be visiting St Mary MacKillop on Monday the 8th of September from 8:45am-11am! We’re looking for around 8 volunteers to join us, including one volunteer to be Big Ted. We will meet either around 8am at Dutton Park side of Eleanor Schonell Bridge (one bus stop before UQ Lakes), or a spot more convenient TBD, and from there would like to reach the school by 8:45am!

As always, if you’re interested in volunteering, or are looking for more info, feel free to message Tash Ranasinghe on messenger. It is a very chill and very wholesome event, and we supply the station guides for you to have a look at, and equipment, so all you need to bring is your blue card and yourself!

Looking forward to seeing you guys there! 🙂

Peace, love, and teddies,
Tash and Jasmeen🧸❤️

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🏃‍♂️💨 Whether you're chasing a PB or just running for fun — join the UQMS Bridge to Brisbane Team on 14th September 2025...
05/08/2025

🏃‍♂️💨 Whether you're chasing a PB or just running for fun — join the UQMS Bridge to Brisbane Team on 14th September 2025! 🎉

Be part of the UQMS crew and make it a run to remember! 🩺👟

📅 Date: 14/09/25
📞 Already registered? Call 1300 55 55 77 to join the team.
📝 Not yet registered? Choose ‘Join a Team’ during sign-up and search for UQMS!

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