Every heartbeat is worth fighting for
You can be part of the fight
For 100 years, Baker Institute scientists have been taking on heart disease and diabetes — Australia's biggest killers. Whatever you're able to give, your support keeps that work going.
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Give to the research
Your gift. Real impact.
Heart disease and diabetes touch almost every Australian family. Your support funds the scientists working to change that — from the lab bench to the bedside.
Heart disease and diabetes touch almost every Australian family. Your support funds the scientists working to change that — from the lab bench to the bedside.
Make a donation
Your gift — whatever the size — goes directly towards lifesaving heart and diabetes research. Make a one-off donation today and help our scientists turn discoveries into treatments.
Become a Lab Partner
A regular gift is one of the most powerful ways to support our work. As a Baker Institute Lab Partner, your ongoing contribution helps our scientists plan further ahead, stay in the lab and keep making progress on the breakthroughs that matter most.
Leave a legacy gift
A gift in your Will is one of the most meaningful ways to leave a lasting mark. Your legacy will help Baker Institute scientists discover new treatments for heart disease and diabetes for generations to come.
Bright Sparks scholarships
The next generation of medical researchers needs your support to get started. The Bright Sparks scholarship program invests in our most promising young scientists — giving them the tools, mentorship and opportunities to become tomorrow's leaders in heart and diabetes research.
Workplace giving
Make giving part of your everyday life. Workplace giving is a simple, tax-effective way to donate regularly through your employer's payroll — with every contribution going directly to lifesaving research.
Philanthropy
Interested in making a significant investment in the future of heart and diabetes research? Find out how we work with philanthropists, trusts and foundations in our Work with us section.
Fundraise for us
Turn your moment into momentum.
A birthday. A challenge. A life well lived. Whatever your reason for fundraising, the impact is the same — more discoveries, more lives saved.
A birthday. A challenge. A life well lived. Whatever your reason for fundraising, the impact is the same — more discoveries, more lives saved.
Create your own fundraiser
Celebrate a birthday, take on a personal challenge or mark a moment that matters to you — and raise money for lifesaving research along the way. Setting up your own fundraising page is quick and easy.
Tribute to a loved one
Honour someone who has touched your life by creating a tribute page in their memory. Family and friends can donate in their name, turning grief into something that gives back.
Join a community fundraiser
Looking for a ready-made way to get involved? Join one of our community fundraising events as an individual or as part of a team — and help us beat heart disease and diabetes, together.
Get involved in our research
There's more than one way to be part of the research.
Whether you want to share your lived experience, volunteer for a clinical trial or access our world-class expertise for your organisation — there's a place for you in the Baker Institute community.
Whether you want to share your lived experience, volunteer for a clinical trial or access our world-class expertise for your organisation — there's a place for you in the Baker Institute community.
Community Engagement Group
Your lived experience matters. If you or someone you love has been affected by heart disease, diabetes or obesity, we invite you to join our Community Engagement Group — and help shape research that makes a real difference.
Volunteer for a clinical trial
Clinical trials are how discoveries become treatments. By volunteering to participate in one of our research studies, you could help improve the lives of thousands of Australians living with heart disease or diabetes.
Contract research
Looking to work with our researchers or access our specialist facilities? Find out how in our Work with us section.
Supporter information
Questions? We've got you.
Find out how your donation is put to work, read the latest news from our research community, or get in touch with our team directly.
Find out how your donation is put to work, read the latest news from our research community, or get in touch with our team directly.
How your donation helps
Curious about where your money goes? Find out exactly how donations are put to work — and the difference your support is making to real people's lives.
Supporter stories
Stay connected with the latest research breakthroughs, donor stories and news from the Baker Institute community.
Frequently asked questions
Got a question about donating or supporting the Baker Institute? Chances are we've already answered it here.
Contact our fundraising team
Our team is here to help. Whether you have a question about your gift, want to explore your options or just want to talk — we'd love to hear from you.
Fundraising governance
We're open about how we raise funds and manage donations. Find out about the regulations and guidelines we adhere to.
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