BorneHMRI raises vital funds to support leading researchers in Australia as they contribute to global advancements in understanding preterm birth and transforming outcomes for mothers and babies.
A child’s first day on earth shouldn’t have to be their hardest, or their last.
We know that premature babies are more susceptible to poorer health and wellbeing outcomes than babies born at full term. Our team aims to improve these outcomes.
BABIES ARE BORN PREMATURE
CHILDREN DIE EVERY YEAR FROM PRETERM BIRTH COMPLICATIONS
PRETERM DEATHS COULD BE PREVENTED
So many babies are born too soon, and sadly this can lead to greater complications including heart failure, kidney failure, poorer social and economic outcomes, and disability.
If a woman goes into preterm labour, doctors currently have limited options to stop the birth process or keep the baby in the womb for longer. Our researchers see a future where we can better predict the likelihood of a premature birth, and develop precision medicine approaches for mothers to deliver their baby at full term.
Through global collaborations, the BorneHMRI team is delivering life-changing research to help identify women at higher risk of preterm birth.
By translating this latest research into treatments and care for tomorrow, BorneHMRI are making a real difference to the lives of babies, mothers and families impacted by premature birth.
BorneHMRI was established out of the devastating personal experiences of Sarah and Dean Mumm, former Australian Wallabies captain.
Dean and Sarah have given birth to 6 children, 4 of whom were lost due to preterm birth. They are passionate about ending preterm birth so that no other parents go through their experience.
We need to stop parents losing their children.
By raising awareness and vital funds for preterm birth, Sarah and Dean are giving their six children a voice and creating a legacy for good out of a devastating situation.
“There’s also the fact that 80% of babies who are born preterm have disabilities – just because they didn’t stay in the womb long enough. In this day and age, and with so many medical breakthroughs, it is just crazy people still have to go through this.”
Your support for BorneHMRI not only helps continue the life-changing research here at the Hunter Medical Research Institute, but also gives support to babies and families impacted by preterm birth.
Some of the important projects BorneHMRI have helped to support.
WOMEN PROVIDED WITH ASTHMA MANAGEMENT PLANS
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HEALTH PROFESSIONALS TRAINED
WOMEN PROVIDED WITH ASTHMA MANAGEMENT PLANS
PAGE VIEWS ACROSS 147 COUNTRIES
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS TRAINED
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RECIPES, EXERCISES, RESOURCES
SCHOOLS ENROLLED
ACCREDITED TEACHERS
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STROKE SURVIVORS HAVE PARTICIPATED
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LOCATIONS ACROSS REGIONAL NSW
PATIENTS HELPED
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ARE ROLLING OUT DAP+
PATIENTS WHO PARTICIPATED IDENTIFY AS INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANS
PATIENTS HELPED
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ARE ROLLING OUT DAP+
PATIENTS WHO PARTICIPATED IDENTIFY AS INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANS
PARTICIPATING DADS AND DAUGHTERS
EDUCATORS TRAINED
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Every child deserves the chance to live a full and healthy life.
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