Roy and Joan Mackenzie a legacy at Epworth

Roy and Joan Mackenzie believed deeply in the pursuit of knowledge. They believed in the people of Epworth, and the legacy they have created across our hospitals is a true reflection of this.

“One of the things I first noticed when I came into Epworth was how staff were to one another - they were so nice to each other! I realised that there was a friendship here. They really did care,” shared Joan.

And it is this fondness for Epworth that led Roy and Joan to establish the Mackenzie Endowment Fund which was initially used to fund the renovation of the Roy and Joan Mackenzie Library at Epworth Richmond, including the ongoing funding of digital and print resources for the library.

Roy and Joan knew that if you have the best people in a hospital, you’re going to be able to give the best care. This led to the establishment of the Roy and Joan Mackenzie Staff Scholarships which are awarded each and every year in their honour.

Through their bequest, Roy and Joan expanded this important endowment to help fund the Brookes Academy, where nurses and midwives will be supported to grow their clinical, leadership, education, and research skills.

Epworth is delighted to name the Mackenzie Dinner in Roy and Joan’s honour as we believe it represents Roy and Joan’s dedication to the education and development of our staff, and their passion for ensuring the community receives the very best care.

Furthermore, with thanks to Roy and Joan’s generosity, the funding for the Mackenzie Dinner has been perpetually endowed because they believed in the power and importance of celebrating philanthropy and the difference which it makes.

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