Partnering with the Australian Centre for Complex Integrated Surgical Solutions

On Easter Sunday 2018 Michael & Shelley Porter's son was involved in a horrific accident at home.  Maddox's left hand was severely severed in lawn mower blades, and he was flown to the Queensland Children's Hospital by LifeFlight for emergency surgery.

Maddox has since undergone many complex reconstructive procedures to improve the function of his left hand.  His family were inspired by the work of Dr Michael Wagels and the team of surgeons, nurses and hand therapists involved in Maddox's care.  All involved, have in turn, been inspired by the resilience and courage shown by Maddox and his family.

Dr Michael Wagels, Director of the Australian Centre for Complex Integrated Surgical Solutions (ACCISS) & his team have been performing world first life changing surgeries and the family know that if Dr Michael hadn't been on call that Easter Sunday, their son Maddox would not have a hand.

ACCISS was launched in October 2019.  Its mission is to help clinicians access new and emerging technologies that improve the care of patients.  These include 3D printing, Computer Aided Design & Virtual & Augmented Reality devices.

Maddox's Helping Hand Foundation (MHHF) was established in 2020 and supports ACCISS where the public hospital system cannot.  In May 2021 MHHF held its first fundraising event and has since raised almost $700,000. 

The combined missions of ACCISS and MHHF have facilitated access to specialised skills and technology for countless patients across Queensland children in particular.