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Hunter Children’s Research Foundation

Hunter Children's Research Foundation

Empowering discoveries that keep families happy and healthy

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The Hunter Children’s Research Foundation (HCRF) raises funds for important research into children’s terminal and debilitating illnesses.

Since 1996, HCRF has helped to fund children’s vital research projects in areas like asthma, cancer, cystic fibrosis, diabetes and sleep disorders – illnesses that can affect any family at any time.

Help every child live a healthy and happy life.

Donate to HCRF

Help us champion kids health​.

OUR IMPACT

Protecting our precious little ones’ futures

HCRF is staffed by a passionate group of volunteers who donate their time and energy towards life-changing medical research. 

HCRF fuels groundbreaking research projects at HMRI into health areas and conditions that affect children across the globe. They provide tools, resources, and support to HMRI researchers who are working tirelessly to change the lives of children and families everywhere. 

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funding

75+

CHILDREN’S RESEARCH GRANTS AWARDED

Donation

$2.4 MILLION+

RAISED FOR LIFE-CHANGING KIDS HEALTH RESEARCH

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27

YEARS OF HCRF SUPPORT

Case Studies

Some of the important projects HCRF have helped to support.

Burn 2 Learn is a world first school-based physical activity HIIT program, improving fitness, wellbeing and enhancing academic achievement of high school students. 
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18000+

PARTICIPATING STUDENTS

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325

TEACHERS TRAINED

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SCHOOLS

18000+

PARTICIPATING STUDENTS

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TEACHERS TRAINED

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SCHOOLS

The Australian Eating Survey is an evidence-based tool measuring food and nutrient uptake of our community, giving nutrition researchers and health professionals access to difficult-to-source eating patterns and behaviours. 
Burn 2 Learn is a world first school-based physical activity HIIT program, improving fitness, wellbeing and enhancing academic achievement of high school students. 
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18000+

PARTICIPATING STUDENTS

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325

TEACHERS TRAINED

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SCHOOLS

18000+

PARTICIPATING STUDENTS

325

TEACHERS TRAINED

218

SCHOOLS

The Healthy Eating Quiz is empowering nutritious eating through a short food frequency survey producing personalised recommendations for community members to improve their diet. 
Daughters & Dads Active & Empowered is a world-first, evidence-based program that brings together fathers/father-figures & their primary school-aged daughters to promote physical activity, enhance sport skills, and boost wellbeing. 
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3100+

PARTICIPATING DADS AND DAUGHTERS

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380

EDUCATORS TRAINED

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GOVERNMENT AND SPORTING PARTNERSHIPS

3100+

PARTICIPATING DADS AND DAUGHTERS

380

EDUCATORS TRAINED

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GOVERNMENT AND SPORTING PARTNERSHIPS

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Help us champion kids health

HCRF is a generous fundraising partner of the Hunter Medical Research Institute. HCRF is authorised to raise funds on behalf of HMRI, and any money raised goes directly towards research supporting children and families in the Hunter New England region.

The close partnership between HCRF, HMRI and HNEkidshealth continues to make a real difference in the lives of families throughout the region

Every child deserves the chance for a full and healthy life.

Your support for HCRF not only helps continue the life-changing research here at the Hunter Medical Research Institute, but also gives support to families and children across our region.

Donation

Donate

Every amount, large or small, helps us to meet our goal of helping children and families through life-changing health and medical research.

Regular giving

Regular gifts

Our regular givers are stars to us!

Join our ReaCH for the Stars program and make a regular monthly or annual contribution to support Research for Children’s Health.

Gift in Will

Gift in will

We deeply appreciate those in our community who choose to leave a gift in their will to us.

These important funds help to create a legacy of hope for children throughout the Hunter New England region and beyond.

Fundraise

Fundraise

Whether you’re a community member, school group or business, anyone can fundraise to help us fund life-changing research for children in our community.

Philanthropic gift

Partner with HCRF

Partner with HCRF by making a corporate donation, becoming an event partner, providing gifts or gifts-in-kind, including products or access to pro-bono services offering their expertise and time.

Events

Events

Each year, we hold charity events to raise funds for our latest children’s health research projects.

We welcome all to attend or donate items towards this worthy cause.

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