MCRI 2026 Prospectus in our 40th year
As we celebrate 40 years of pioneering research at Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI), we are proud to share the impact of our work and the opportunities ahead. Since our establishment in 1986, MCRI has driven improvement in the health and wellbeing of children in Australia and across the globe.
As you explore this document, we invite you to imagine the difference your support could make in shaping the next 40 years and beyond. By investing in child health, you are helping to diagnose diseases earlier, improve treatments and, most importantly, bringing hope to families who need it most.
Ways to support us
Make an ongoing monthly gift
Giving a small monthly donation is one of the best ways to help us make more life-changing discoveries.
Make a monthly gift
Make a donation now
We urgently need your help to bring bold and innovative research ideas to life and find better preventions, treatments and cures for the many complex issues affecting children
Donate to MCRI now
Include a bequest in your Will
When you leave behind a bequest to Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI), you’re leaving behind the gift of a healthier future for children.
Bequests and gifts in Wills
Make a major gift
Becoming a major donor to Murdoch’s Children’s Research Institute offers a unique and rewarding opportunity to help us improve the lives of millions of children each year in Australia, and across the globe.
Make a major gift to MCRI
Fundraise your own way
Discover how you can make a difference for children by fundraising your own way. Share your passion for child health with your networks to make an extraordinary impact on children’s lives.
Fundraise for us
Give in memory or celebration
Giving in memory or celebration of a loved one is a very special way to honour those dearest to you while helping us to make a difference for children, families and their communities.
Donate in memory or celebration
Become a corporate supporter
Philanthropic funding from organisations allows us to seed fund new groundbreaking research into the big health issues currently affecting Australian children including allergies, asthma, cancer, diabetes, premature birth, obesity, genetic diseases and mental health.
Become a corporate supporter
Discover our supporter events
Murdoch Children's Research Institute hosts special events to thank our long-standing and committed donors.
Supporter events
What is the value of philanthropy?
Becoming a donor to Murdoch Children's Research Institute offers a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children both here in Australia and around the world.
Contact us
We work closely with our donors to match your interests and objectives with our expertise. Contact the Engagement and Philanthropy team for more information.
Engagement and Philanthropy
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Murdoch Children's Research Institute
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Meet our supporters
Thank you event shines light on power of visionary philanthropy
Roger on Leaving a Bequest for Children’s Health
Facing a genetic condition with courage and creativity
Choosing Happiness, Leaving Hope
Old mates come together for MCRI
Live for Lily celebrates ten years of supporting childhood cancer research
Greg’s legacy: Helping future families navigate the unknown with a gift in his Will
Gift of legacy for children – Joe Axiak
How donor support helped build the Bruce Lefroy Centre
A gift in Will for future generations – Maureen McIlroy
Mapping a solution to Muscular Dystrophy
We are a registered charity
Donations to MCRI help us accelerate the breakthroughs that will give all children the opportunity to live healthy and fulfilled lives.
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