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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.

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

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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

Asthma in Pregnancy Toolkit: Improving outcomes for pregnant women with asthma and their babies

Developed in collaboration with global experts, the Asthma in Pregnancy Toolkit aims to improve pregnancy outcomes for mothers and babies, strengthen partnerships between health professionals and families, and provide evidence-based resources for managing the most common chronic disease in pregnancy.

500

WOMEN PROVIDED WITH ASTHMA MANAGEMENT PLANS

110,000+

PAGE VIEWS ACROSS 147 COUNTRIES

270+

HEALTH PROFESSIONALS TRAINED

How i-REBOUND gave stroke survivors everywhere access to online diet and exercise rehab tools

i-REBOUND is a world first website providing evidence-based diet and exercise resources for stroke survivors, addressing post-hospital support gaps especially in regional areas. Developed with stroke survivors, it features real testimonials and tailored resources to reduce secondary stroke risk.

23,946+

USERS

102

COUNTRIES

175+

RECIPES, EXERCISES, RESOURCES

EMU: the Education, Movement, & Understanding program combines Indigenous games with activity and learning

Designed in collaboration with Aboriginal community leaders, EMU aims to improve children’s health and literacy levels, strengthen partnerships between schools and local Indigenous communities, and provide a professional learning option for teachers specific to Indigenous education.

10

SCHOOLS ENROLLED

20+

ACCREDITED TEACHERS

500+

STAGE 3 STUDENTS

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

Bringing the best diabetes care to people in the bush

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

4000+

PATIENTS HELPED

800+

HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ARE ROLLING OUT DAP+

96

PATIENTS WHO PARTICIPATED IDENTIFY AS INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANS

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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

6200+

PARTICIPATING DADS AND DAUGHTERS

380

EDUCATORS TRAINED

30

GOVERNMENT AND SPORTING PARTNERSHIPS

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From Baby Bumps to Breakthroughs: How Expecting Mothers Could Help Unlock New MS Insights

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26 May 2025

National study confirms healthy eating linked to longevity in women

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22 May 2025

First researchers announced for accelerator program tackling sepsis, stroke, IVF and hearing

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15 May 2025

Increased diabetes care across the Hunter and New England region

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