MBASA is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, made up of eight registered medical practitioners plus one person with financial or business expertise. All directors act on a voluntary basis and are usually former Presidents of AMA(SA) or invited for their expertise. The Board ensures compliance with ACNC, ASIC, and legislative requirements.

Yes. MBASA is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). All donations are 100% tax deductible, and receipts are issued promptly.

MBASA was established in 1881 and has been supporting doctors and their families in financial hardship for more than 140 years

Yes. Copies of our Annual Reports are available upon request by emailing: president@medicalbenevolentsa.org.au 

MBASA assists:

• Doctors who have practised predominantly in South Australia and are suffering financial hardship due to illness, disability, or infirmity.

• Spouses and/or children of doctors who are suffering hardship due to disability, infirmity, or death of a doctor.

No. The only requirement is that the doctor is, or has been, registered with AHPRA and practised predominantly in South Australia

MBASA offers:

• Short-term financial assistance

• Advocacy and information

• Accounting and tax assistance (through partners such as Hood Sweeney)

You can contact MBASA by:
– Calling (08) 7134 5600
– Emailing president@medicalbenevolentsa.org.au
A confidential discussion will follow, and if applying for financial support, you will be asked to provide some documentation

Yes, you may remain anonymous if you only need advice. However, for financial support we do require identity verification. MBASA will never share your details without your consent

Requests for assistance are presented to the Board in a confidential report. The Board considers the circumstances and available funds before making a decision. All discussions are confidential and final decisions rest with the Board.

Call (08) 7134 5600 or email president@medicalbenevolentsa.org.au.

In urgent cases, MBASA can often provide support within a few days, subject to eligibility and documentation

MBASA strongly encourages all doctors to:

• Hold income protection insurance

• Maintain a current will

• Plan financially for unexpected events

You can support us by making a tax-deductible donation. Donations of any size make a difference, and more than 90% of funds go directly to doctors and families in crisis.

Running costs are minimal as the Board donates their time and expertise. Over 90% of donated funds are directed to supporting doctors and their families.

You can donate securely by clicking Give Support, or by contacting us directly for other options. Receipts are issued immediately for all gifts over $2.