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

Breakthrough Coeliac Treatment Shows Promise in Early Clinical Trials

A promising new approach to treating coeliac disease may offer hope to millions living with the condition. Early data from a clinical trial of IMU-856, a novel small molecule drug, suggests potential in repairing gut function - an exciting development for those with coeliac disease.

30 Years of Delivering Real Health Impact

Since our founding in 1994, Wesley Research Institute (WRI) has grown into a leader in health and medical research, consistently working to improve patient outcomes. Celebrate 30 years of delivering real health impact with us.

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.

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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.