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Qld firm breaks down medical research barriers
A Queensland-based law firm has announced a new partnership with the Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation, with the aim of giving back to both veterans and the wider Australian community.
Emma Musgrave
Thynne + Macartney says its partnership with the Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation (GMRF) offers the firm a chance to contribute to the public.
“We found their commitment to the veteran community particularly interesting as one of our founders, Andrew Thynne, was chairman of the recruiting committee during World War I and played an instrumental role in the beginnings of Anzac Day,” Mr Loughnan said.
The GMRF aims to fund and facilitate medical research to prevent, cure or lessen the impact of diseases affecting the veteran and broader Australian community.
New PTSD research conducted by the group, in partnership with RSL Queensland, revealed that the disorder not only affects sufferers mentally, it takes a physical toll on the body, with those affected experiencing higher than normal incidences of heart attacks, liver disease, gastrointestinal problems and sleep disorders.
Mr Loughnan said the firm saw several advantages in forging a partnership with the GMRF.
“We wanted to continue the firm’s tradition of supporting veterans by helping the foundation continue to break new ground in the complicated area of post-traumatic stress disorder,” he said.
“We saw that our values align. Both organisations help people find more freedom, peace of mind and a better sense of control whether it’s around quality of life and health issues or their personal and business life.
“Also, Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation’s bequest program can benefit from the expertise and experience of our wills and estates professionals.”
The partnership involves a significant financial commitment over four years as well as pro bono work, Mr Loughnan said.
Emma Musgrave
Emma Musgrave (née Ryan) is the managing editor, professional services at Momentum Media.
Emma has worked for Momentum Media since 2015, including five years spent as the editor of the company's legal brand - Lawyers Weekly. Throughout her time at Momentum, she has been responsible for breaking some of the biggest stories in corporate Australia. In addition, she has produced exclusive multimedia and event content related to the company's respective brands and audiences.
Prior to joining Momentum Media, Emma worked in breakfast radio, delivering news to the Central West region of NSW, before taking on a radio journalist role at Southern Cross Austereo, based in Townsville, North Queensland.
She holds a Bachelor of Communications (Journalism) degree from Charles Sturt University.
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