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Support our life-changing medical research.

There are many ways to get involved and support the work of our researchers at Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI).

Your contribution will go a long way to help more people live healthier and happier lives.

Donate

Support HMRI’s life-changing medical research today by donating online.

Regular giving

Fundraise

Join a fundraiser for HMRI or create your own and start raising life-changing funds today.

Corporate Giving

Learn how your organisation can support us or join our Corporate Giving Program.

Gift in Will

Learn more about adding HMRI as part of wills or estate planning.

Donate in memory

Learn how you can make a meaningful gift and honour the memory of a loved one.

Philanthropic giving

Your philanthropic donation can help to transform the health of our communities, now and for the future.

Win this car and support HMRI

Buy your tickets in the ASX Refinitiv Charity Foundation Raffle supporting HMRI to go in the chance to win this car and more!

A proud history of generosity

For more than 25 years, HMRI has existed thanks to the strong support we have received from our communities throughout the Hunter New England region and beyond.

To the many individuals who have donated to support their loved ones or raised money to give hope to those in need…

To the small businesses that band together to donate and fundraise for important causes in their local community…

To the corporate sponsors and partners that continue to invest in transforming the health and wellbeing of our current and future generations…

…to each and everyone, we at HMRI say thank you!

Let’s continue the fight against major illnesses and diseases together.

Case Studies

World-first stroke recovery program builds more than just skills

For people living with stroke, the opportunity to exercise, socialise, dance and make art not only helps rebuild speech, motor skills and fitness — it’s also a fun way to boost connections and confidence in a supported setting. The ESTEEM program is doing just that.

70+

STROKE SURVIVORS HAVE PARTICIPATED

10

WEEK PROGRAM

2

LOCATIONS ACROSS REGIONAL NSW

Diabetes Alliance Program Plus (DAP+) : Bringing the best diabetes care to people in the bush

The Diabetes Alliance Program Plus (DAP+) is a proven diabetes care model helping improve the prevention, detection, treatment, and self-management of diabetes in rural and regional communities.

4000+

PATIENTS HELPED

800+

HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ARE ROLLING OUT DAP+

96

PATIENTS WHO PARTICIPATED IDENTIFY AS INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANS

Daughters & Dads Active & Empowered: Empowering girls to be active and empowered

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.

6200+

PARTICIPATING DADS AND DAUGHTERS

380

EDUCATORS TRAINED

30

GOVERNMENT AND SPORTING PARTNERSHIPS

School exercise program boosts adolescent fitness and health

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

18,000+

PARTICIPATING STUDENTS

325

TEACHERS TRAINED

218

SCHOOLS

Optimising post-surgery care to prevent clots

The IMPOSTERS trial is revolutionising post-surgery care and patient comfort. Additionally, the clinical trial is also identifing cost-savings opportunities that will improve environmental sustainability by minimising single-use devices.

550+

patients participated in the trial

3

participating hospitals

$850K

awarded to support the research project

News

17 Dec 2024