List of Presidents of the Medical Benevolent Association of SA from inception
Dr Thomas W Corbin
Sir Joseph Verco
Dr Henry Gilbert
Sir Edmund Britten-Jones
Sir Leonard Lindon
Dr Laurence Davey
Dr John Pedler
Dr Peter Mellows
Dr. Michael Rice
Dr. Jillian(Jill) Maxwell
MBASA History
A Legacy of Doctors Helping Doctors
The Medical Benevolent Association of South Australia (MBASA) was established in 1881 as an off-shoot of the SA branch of the British Medical Association, which had been formed in 1879 after the dissolution of the South Australian Medical Society.
At the closure of this society, the balance of the funds, namely £197, was used to facilitate the formation of the MBASA. The vice-president of the local British Medical Association branch, Dr Corbin, was appointed as the first MBASA chairman and other senior members, Drs Cleland, Gosse, Clindening, Paterson and Wylde made up the management committee.
While our objectives have evolved, our mission remains unchanged: to care for doctors and their families in times of crisis. Today, MBASA continues this proud tradition as a registered charitable not-for-profit organisation that relies solely on donations.
A TRADITION OF CARE
Our Mission Today
The modern-day mission of MBASA is simple:
To assist doctors who have practised in South Australia and are experiencing financial hardship due to illness, disability, or infirmity.
To support spouses and children suffering hardship due to the disability, infirmity, or death of a doctor.
Behind every case is a story of resilience, and MBASA ensures that no doctor or family must face hardship alone.
Why We Exist
Doctors dedicate their lives to the health of their patients. Yet, when personal crisis strikes, many hesitate to ask for help. MBASA exists to ensure that every doctor, and their family, has somewhere to turn.
We stand as a safety net, funded by the generosity of doctors and organisations who believe in supporting colleagues through hardship.
How You Can Help
Support your colleagues, strengthen the medical community
Whether you are in need of assistance, know someone who is, or want to give back to your profession, MBASA is here to listen and support.