Research Projects

WIRF is at the forefront of research aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of women, babies and families. From preventing preterm birth to advancing cancer care, our research makes a difference for future generations.

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Prevention of preterm birth

Being born too early is the leading cause of death and disability in children under five.

Advancing care for preterm babies

Driving innovative research to give preterm babies the best possible start in life.

Pregnancy and conception

WIRF supports a wide range of projects aimed at improving the outcomes of pregnancy.

Maternal and infant conditions

Researching and supporting better outcomes for mothers and babies facing complex health challenges.

Women’s health

We focus on causes, cures, and improving lives affected by women’s cancers and diseases such as endometriosis.

First Nations

Partnering with First Nations communities to improve maternal, infant, and women’s health through health programs, research and culturally safe care.

Mental health

Supporting the mental health of mothers and fathers through research and care.

Translating research into practice

Turning groundbreaking research into real-world solutions that improve health outcomes and care.

Help shape our research

Partner with us to make a real, measurable impact.

Driving Breakthroughs for Women and Babies

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Enable us to fund innovative research and vital support services

What’s new at WIRF

Stay up to date on our latest research breakthroughs, community initiatives, events and ways to get involved.

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Boronia Gala Day raises $32,800 to support women and babies in crisis through WIRF

WIRF has received a generous $32,800 donation from this year’s Boronia Pre-release Centre for Women’s Gala Day, helping strengthen vital support programs for King Edward Memorial Hospital patients facing crisis.

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From premature baby to paediatrician: Jamie’s journey comes full circle

Thirty-three years ago, Jamie Hullick was welcomed into this world six weeks early. He spent his first few weeks of life in an incubator in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Royal Darwin Hospital. Today, he walks those same corridors – this time in scrubs, caring for premature and sick babies as a paediatrician.

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WIRF welcomes new Board Chair, Tanya Brown

WIRF is delighted to welcome Tanya Brown as the new Chair of its Board of Directors.

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World-first ECMO breakthrough offers hope for preterm babies under 2kg

A new study has demonstrated for the first time the successful use of a pump-free ECMO (extracorporeal membranous oxygenation) system in premature lambs weighing under 2kg.