The ‘SA Foundation of Oto Rhino Laryngology Head & Neck Surgery‘ is focused on world leading research and peer to peer education to improve outcomes relating to head and neck cancer and other disorders of the ears, nose and throat. 100% of money raised is invested in pursuit of sharing the world’s best research.
Support the First-Ever Head and Neck Cancer Journey Book in Australia
We have printed our first print run of 200 books and are in need of help to raise an additional $30,000 to print 1,000 more
Why This Matters
Head and neck cancer often profoundly affects how people speak, eat, and live – yet until now, there has been no single, trusted place for patients and families to find guidance, comfort, and practical information.
A New Voice is Australia’s first comprehensive head and neck cancer guidebook – generously created by South Australian clinicians, cancer nurses, allied health professionals, and patients.
It brings together everything patients need to know in one place: what to expect in surgery, how to prepare, where to get support, and how to manage recovery and follow-up.
Each book is hand-bound, built to last, and designed with lived experience and dignity in mind – a vital personal record for a deeply challenging health journey.
How You Can Help
On the back of successfully printing 200 copies for patient and specialist feedback, we are raising an additional $30,000 to print 1,000 more copies for broader statewide use.
Every donation above $2 is tax deductible.
Ways to support:
- Every $50 donated gets a book into the hands of one person diagnosed
- $200 Friend of the Project – gets 5 books into patients’ hands
- $1,000 Supporter – helps fund 30 books
- $6,000 Hospital Sponsorship – supports approximately 150 books and includes name in the next edition
Recognising Our First Sponsors
Thanks to generous seed support, our first 200 copies are now in production. Special thanks to:
- ICON
- Genesis Care
- Clinpath
- Radiology SA
- Michael Jay
About the foundation
Welcome to A New Voice: The South Australian Foundation of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Guidebook to Head and Neck Cancer. We are dedicated to improving outcomes for patients with diseases of the ear, nose and throat and, in particular, head and neck cancer.
While head and neck cancer represents only 5% of global cancer cases, it profoundly affects a patient’s quality of life by disrupting the basic functions of smelling, tasting, chewing, swallowing, speaking, and even breathing.
Established in 1995 by consultant surgeons at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, our foundation began with the purchase of essential equipment for head and neck cancer treatment not otherwise available through the hospital.
Today, every contribution to our cause is channelled towards several important initiatives:
- Advancing head and neck cancer research to improve patient outcomes in SA
- Providing training opportunities for medical staff, allied health and nursing staff
- Delivering educational material and teaching courses for laser and robotic surgery, alongside
ongoing research in laryngeal transplantation - Producing patient journey guidebooks for all people with head and neck cancer in SA – a – go-to resource for patients to better understand their treatment journey, take notes and schedule appointments.
We are aiming to spread awareness of our research to every corner of South Australia because it is only through research that we can KNOW cancer to achieve NO cancer.
We hope you will share our mission to spread awareness and advance research for head and neck cancer across South Australia. Your support enables us to continue this important work.
You can donate to the cause through our website: saentfoundation.com.au.
Together, let’s create positive change.
Mr Michael Jay
MBBS, FRCS, FRACS
Chair South Australian
Otorhinolaryngology Foundation
Key Projects
Grant Bates Lectureship Award
Dr Grant Bates was a dedicated Australian born Surgeon who worked as a consultant in
Oxford, UK. He fostered educational links between Adelaide and Oxford. He passed away
prematurely at the age of 58. In his memory the foundation makes awards for
international contributors. Recipients include Prof. Bill Coman (Brisbane), Dr Guy Rees
(RAH), Prof Scott Magnusson (Florida), Dr Eng ooi (FMC), Dr Sanjai Sood (Leeds),
Prof Kim Sae On (Seoul) and Prof Raymond Tsang (Hong Kong).
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Travelling Scholarships
The foundation provides scholarships to junior medical, nursing and allied health staff.
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Education and Training
The foundation supports the Adelaide Head and Neck Dissection course which attracts
visiting junior surgeons from across Australia and overseas.
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Research Projects
The foundation has funded research in laryngeal transplant surgery and Robotic Surgery.
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Board of Directors
Chair - Mr Michael Jay MBBS, FRCS, FRACS, former head of department Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery RAH
Professor Suren Krishnan OAM FRACS, Former Head of Department Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery RAH - Founder
Dr Himani Joshi MBBS, MS, FRACS is a specialist Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon based at Flinders
Dr Michael Switajewski MBBS, FRACS is a specialist Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) surgeon, known in particular for his work with children
Stefan Jury LLB (Hons) is a corporate and finance lawyer with international experience with an understanding of charitable enterprises.
Michaela Webster has a business transformation and marketing background. Michaela is focused on fundraising and making a positive impact on behalf the Sikalu family.
Sandra Allen a Memorial Hospital nurse with expertise in ear, nose, throat, head, and neck care, combines patient experience with SA specialists to support foundation leadership and strategy
Board Support
George Wright a partners at HLB Mann Judd in addition to being wonderful humans he has significant financial, accounting and strategic experience including the complexity of estate management
Key Projects
Grant Bates Lectureship Award
He fostered educational links between Adelaide and Oxford. He passed away
prematurely at the age of 58. In his memory the foundation makes awards for international contributors. Recipients include Prof. Bill Coman (Brisbane), Dr Guy Rees (RAH), Prof Scott Magnusson (Florida), Dr Eng ooi (FMC), Dr Sanjai Sood (Leeds), Prof Kim Sae On (Seoul) and Prof Raymond Tsang (Hong Kong).
Travelling Scholarships
Education and Training
visiting junior surgeons from across Australia and overseas.
Grant Bates Lectureship Award
Dr Grant Bates was a dedicated Australian born Surgeon who worked as a consultant in
Oxford, UK. He fostered educational links between Adelaide and Oxford. He passed away
prematurely at the age of 58. In his memory the foundation makes awards for
international contributors. Recipients include Prof. Bill Coman (Brisbane), Dr Guy Rees
(RAH), Prof Scott Magnusson (Florida), Dr Eng ooi (FMC), Dr Sanjai Sood (Leeds),
Prof Kim Sae On (Seoul) and Prof Raymond Tsang (Hong Kong).
Donate Now
Travelling Scholarships
The foundation provides scholarships to junior medical, nursing and allied health staff.
Donate Now
Education and Training
The foundation supports the Adelaide head and Neck Dissection course which attracts
visiting junior surgeons from across Australia and overseas.
Donate Now
Research Projects
The foundation has funded research in laryngeal transplant surgery and Robotic Surgery.
Donate Now
The ‘SA Foundation of Oto Rhino Laryngology Head & Neck Surgery‘ is focused on world leading research and peer to peer education to improve outcomes relating to head and neck cancer and other disorders of the ears, nose and throat.
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