ABOUT THE ROBERT ROSE FOUNDATION
The Robert Rose Foundation was created in 1999, soon after the death of Robert Rose, a brilliant sportsman who became a quadriplegic as a young man. Robert's family, led by Collingwood football legend Bob Rose, created the Foundation to assist people with spinal cord injuries who are in necessitous circumstances. Following Bob Rose's death in 2003, the Foundation now effectively commemorates the two Robert Roses. The Foundation is chaired by Bob Rose's son Peter. Other Trustees include Kevin Rose, Andrew Demetriou and Robert Rose's daughter, Salli Caruana.
BACKGROUND
On Valentines Day 1974, soon after his 22nd birthday, Robert was involved in a terrible car accident on the way home from the Geelong Races. He was left a quadriplegic. For the next 25 years, Robert’s passion for sport never diminished, however, he had to cope with being the observer rather than the player. Robert’s father Bob Rose Senior said, “…. when I visited Robert every day for 8 months at the Austin Hospital, I also met many young quadriplegics who faced a very bleak future. Those people who live with spinal injuries are in desperate need of support and I hope that the Robert Rose Foundation can make a significant contribution towards helping those people.” Funds raised by the Foundation go towards providing support to those with spinal cord injuries, especially young people who have become quadriplegics, so that they can pursue active and fulfilling lives.
PROJECTS SUPPORTED BY THE ROBERT ROSE FOUNDATION
Counselling
Independence Australia’s counselling service helps clients deal with the social and emotional issues that often affect people with disabilities living in the community.
Research
(news coming soon)
Education Information Kit
Our aim is to produce an information kitfor people with newly acquired spinalcord injuries, their families, friends and carers. This is currently in progress.
Individual Applications
The Foundation also provides support to individuals living with spinal cord injuries that are in needy circumstances. Some of the types of assistance being provided include:
- Home &/or vehicle modifications
- Educational and sporting pursuits
- Special equipment purchases
Click here for the Robert Rose Grant Application Form
The Annual Bob Rose Scholarship
The Robert Rose Foundationis delighted to announce the creation of the Bob Rose Annual Scholarship.The Scholarship is intended to help individuals with a spinal cord injury (SCI) to achieve their education, vocational, cultural or artistic pursuitsand goals. The closing date for applications is 30 June 2009.
Each year up to two such Scholarships will be available, and each Scholarship is worth up to $10,000.
Peter Rose, Chairperson of the Robert Rose Foundation, comments:'This is a major initiative for the SCI community in Victoria - and an important next step for this young but energetic charity. We look forward to supporting outstanding developmental projects and to helping people with ideas, verve and drive to fulfill their dreams.'
To find out more about the Scholarship contact: Peter Rose, Chairperson Robert Rose Foundation
W: (03) 9429 6700
Click here to download The Bob Rose Scholarship application form
Click here to download The Bob Rose Scholarship guidelines
Click here to download The Bob Rose Scholarship poster
