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Established in 1994, Wesley Research Institute is the official research partner for UnitingCare

Our research extends across the UnitingCare network including Lifeline, Bluecare and four private hospitals, St Andrews War Memorial Hospital, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital and St Stephens at Hervey Bay.

We predominately focus on translational research and work closely with experienced doctors, nurses and allied health professionals to deliver improved treatments, better diagnostics, and enhanced care.

We are focused on making a real difference, committed to providing better outcomes and quality of life for patients and their families, as well as building supportive communities.

Research into faster and more accurate diagnosis

Improve understanding
around the causes of disease & better prediction of disease progression

Increase survival and quality of life for patients and families

Latest News

Eddie’s Story

Our Clinical Trials Centre has been helping people live longer and have a better quality of life since 1994, by offering new and emerging treatment options to patients with various illnesses and diseases. Eddie, who recently participated in one of WRI's innovative cardiac clinical trials, understands this first-hand.

Advocating for Virtual Healthcare at the Research Australia Summit

Dr Olivia Fisher and Associate Professor Elizabeth Martin recently attended Research Australia Pre-Election Summit in Canberra, to advocate for virtual healthcare and health services research within the private hospital sector.

Wesley Research Institute Open Day

Join us for our Open Day on Monday the 25th of November! Learn about our impactful research and meet some of the amazing minds behind it, while enjoying a free coffee and a piece of cake as we celebrate our 30th birthday.
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Acknowledgement of Country

Wesley Research Institute acknowledges this Country and its Traditional Custodians. We acknowledge and respect the spiritual relationship between Traditional Custodians and this Country, which has inspired language, songs, dances, lore and dreaming stories over many thousands of years. We pay our respects to the Elders, those who have passed into the dreaming; those here today; those of tomorrow. May we continue to peacefully walk together in gratitude, respect and kindness in caring for this Country and one another.

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