Baird News

Reflections from Enid Eyles – Former Patient of Professor Douglas Baird AM

Former patients of the namesake of our Institute, Professor Douglas Baird, who passed away in November 1995, tell of a caring and humble man without pretension but with great skill and expertise.  As our Patron, the Honourable Michael Kirby, described him, “a very modest man, very unassuming, but very brilliant”. Enid Eyles In December 1989…

Reflections from Savas Savidis – Former Patient of Professor Douglas Baird AM

Former patients of the namesake of our Institute, Professor Douglas Baird, who passed away in November 1995, tell of a caring and humble man without pretension but with great skill and expertise.  As our Patron, the Honourable Michael Kirby, described him, “a very modest man, very unassuming, but very brilliant”. Savas Savidis In September, 1995…

Cardiothoracic Surgical Education Webinar 2021

In the past 6 months we have held 2 webinars educating ICU, operating theatre and ward nurses, junior doctors and medical students on various forms of cardiothoracic surgery. Aortic Surgery: 23 July 2021 Presenter: Professor Paul Bannon This webinar was designed to give an insight into patients undergoing aortic surgery. There were three focus areas…

The Broken Heart Program

Recently we have developed a model for looking at mitral valve repair. This model will assist us with the maintenance of heart function when we replace a mitral valve.

The Biobanking Program

Bio-banking in health care has evolved over the last few decades from simple biological sample repositories to complex and dynamic units with multi-organisational infrastructure networks.

Scholarships and Grants Program

An Interview with Dr Mathew Doyle – Cardiothoracic registrar, Master of Philosophy candidate at the University of Wollongong and the recipient of a Baird Institute scholarship.

Introducing our newest staff member

This is another important investment in the team which supports the high-impact research conducted by our researchers.  Our wonderful supporters have made this investment possible.

Modern Cardiac Surgery

Modern cardiac surgery includes less invasive procedures. With a minimally invasive approach, heart valves can be repaired or replaced, and coronary artery bypass surgery can be performed.

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Honour a Loved One

  • Fundraise in memory of someone special to you.

Challenge Yourself

  • Run a marathon
  • Do a long bike ride
  • Walk 10km each day for a month
  • Do 50 sit ups every day for a week
  • Join an organised event such as the City to Surf

Organise a community event

  • Have a backyard sausage sizzle
  • Host a trivia night

Seek sponsorship to help you quit those bad habits

  • Give up smoking
  • Refrain from alcohol for a month or more

Celebrate Through Giving

  • Choose to give on your birthday: Instead of giving you gifts, ask your friends and family to donate to The Baird Institute.
  • Say “I do” to improving the lives of heart and lung patients: Invite guests to donate to The Baird Institute on your wedding day
  • Turn anniversaries or personal milestones into fundraising events.

Create a CrowdRaiser on GiveNow

  1. Go to CrowdRaiser for The Baird Institute.
  2. Scroll down towards the end of the page to the MY CROWDRAISER box.  Click on the button “CrowdRaise Now”.
  3. Create your CrowdRaiser. Fill in the requested details.
  4. Customise your campaign. Add images and messages to make your CrowdRaiser unique.
  5. Share the link to your fundraising page via email, social media, or any way you like.
  6. Let us know via [email protected] that you have created a fundraiser so we can say thank you.

Join a community passionate about making a difference. GiveNow provides a dedicated platform for Australian charities, ensuring your efforts directly support our mission.

Start a Facebook Fundraiser

  1. Go to Facebook fundraisers.
  2. Click on the blue button – “Select nonprofit”
  3. Search for and select The Baird Institute
  4. Set your fundraising target
  5. Choose your campaign end date & a title for your Fundraiser
  6. Personalise your fundraiser: Use the existing wording and photos or choose your own.
  7. Click on ‘Create’.
  8. Invite friends and family. Share the link for your fundraiser and encourage others to contribute.
  9. Let us know via [email protected] that you have created a fundraiser so we can say thank you.

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