Celebrating 30 Years of Delivering Real Health Impact

Establish 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

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.

Going Gluten Free – Pratical Tips for Coeliac Disease Management

Living with coeliac disease requires significant lifestyle changes. At Wesley Research Institute, we understand how overwhelming this journey can feel, whether you are newly diagnosed or supporting a loved one. In this article, we’ll share practical, research-backed tips to help both coeliac patients and their support networks navigate this transition with confidence.

Research Advisory Board

We welcome Dr John Rivers, Professor Janet Hardy, Professor Jennifer Byrne, Professor John Prins, Professor Steven Lane, Professor Cathy Mihalopoulos and Professor Jill Francis to our newly established Research Advisory Board.

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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.