Wesley Research Institute Wesley Research Institute

Australia > QLD > Metro and Regional

Field of Interest

  • Health/wellbeing and medical research

Target Population

  • People with a disability, illness or disease
  • General population

Organisation Summary

Wesley Research Institute (WRI) is a leading non-profit health and medical research organisation based in Queensland, dedicated to advancing knowledge and improving patient outcomes. WRI’s work spans across a broad range of health areas, with a focus on Coeliac Disease and Immune Health, Spatial Biology, Health Services Research, Clinical Trials, Biobanking, and more. Through innovative research programs and partnerships, WRI is committed to improving the quality and accessibility of healthcare for all Australians.

WRI’s collaborative model integrates doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, scientists, academia, patients and the community, all working together to improve health outcomes. Our work extends beyond hospital settings to rural and remote regions, such as the Bowen Basin, reflecting our commitment to broader community health.

Our Vision
Encouraging, supporting and facilitating clinicians and other health professionals to undertake medical and health research to improve patient care and quality of life.

Our Mission
A world leader in applied medical and health research, achieving excellence and innovation improving patient outcomes.

Ongoing community and donor support is crucial, funding our world-class research and innovation efforts. This support allows us to continue expanding our capabilities, focusing on innovations that lead to faster diagnoses, better treatments and ultimately, cures for serious diseases. WRI remains focused on advancing patient-focused research, ensuring that our work has a tangible impact on health outcomes in Queensland and beyond.

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Contact Us
Level 6, 126 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live, learn and work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

Australian Communities Foundation is a proudly inclusive organisation and an ally of LGBTQIA+ communities and the movement toward equality.