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

Advancing Coeliac Disease Research

For decades, the gluten-free diet has been the only option for the 1 in 70 Queenslanders – over 80,000 people – living with coeliac disease. Now, clinical trials, spearheaded by Dr James Daveson, Director of the Wesley Coeliac Disease and Immune Health Research Program and the Coral Sea Institute in Mackay, are rewriting the script. 

High Quality Healthcare, No Matter Your Postcode

A groundbreaking study by Queensland’s Wesley Research Institute, published in Nature’s new journal npj Health Systems, reveals that entrenched biases and systemic barriers are perpetuating these inequities, calling for an urgent reimagining of healthcare delivery across Australia. 

From diagnosis to clinical trials: Aidan’s Coeliac Disease journey

An estimated 1 in 70 Australians have coeliac disease, with more than 80 per cent of all Australian coeliac disease sufferers remain undiagnosed. Aidan, a coeliac disease clinical trial participant at Wesley Research Institute, was part of that statistic remaining undiagnosed for a lengthy period of time despite experiencing symptoms.

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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.