Celebrating 30 Years of Delivering Real Health Impact

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

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension – Rosemary’s Story

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension is a serious condition characterised by high blood pressure in the blood vessels of the lungs. This elevated lung pressure causes patients to feel short of breath and, if left untreated, can ultimately lead to right heart failure and death. Rosemary shares her story living with this condition.

Spotlighting PhD student Kelly McGrath

Kelly commenced her PhD at Charles Darwin University within the Health Services Research Team at Wesley Research Institute in 2025, combining her biomedical and health services research experience to examine factors which affect the management of hard-to-heal or chronic wounds.

Queensland Scientists Win Prestigious NHMRC Science to Art Award

A breathtaking image capturing the intricate details of skin cancer has earned the Queensland Spatial Biology Centre (QSBC) scientists the prestigious 2025 National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Science to Art Award.

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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.