Research We Support
Each year, the Foundation awards grants to research projects across Victoria.Through the combination of clinical and applied research, in depth knowledge of many biological processes has been gained which has the potential to improve the quality and/or length of life of veterans, their dependants, and others affected by the trauma of conflict.The supported research also has significant flow-on to the broader community and many projects directly benefit our ageing population.
Our Supporters
The Foundation is proud to have as its Patron-in-Chief, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), Governor-General of Australia, and Patron Mr Hugh Morgan AC.
The Foundation acknowledges the outstanding support we receive from our Auditors Mazars Melbourne Assurance Pty Ltd, from the Foundation’s solicitors, King and Wood Mallesons, and from our investment advisors, Shadforth Financial Group.
The Sir Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop Medical Research Foundation expresses its gratitude to all helpers, sponsors and benefactors whose generous support enables the Foundation to continue the important Weary Dunlop legacy:
- RSL Victoria
- University of Melbourne
- Ex-POW and Relatives Association
- Ivanhoe RSL Sub-Branch
- Lilydale RSL Sub-Branch
- Shadforth Financial Group
- Melbourne Legacy
- Austin Health
- Victorian Veterans Council
- Department of Veterans’ Affairs
- Swinburne University of Technology
- John Boxer Bequest
- Special Air Service Association of Australia (Vic)
- Naval Association of Australia
- Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia (Vic)
- War Widows Guild of Australia (Victoria)
- Freemasons Foundation Victoria
- Lodge Liberation
- Lions Club Geelong
- Kyneton RSL Sub-Branch
- Portarlington & St Leonards RSL Sub-Branch
- Air Force Association Victoria
- 2/2nd Pioneers Association
- 2/29th Battalion Association
- All Souls’ Opportunity Shop Sandringham
- Judith Fisher Bequest
- TPI Victoria Inc
- Florence Craigie Bequest
- Blackburn High School
- Benalla P-12 College
- Berwick College
- Strathmore Secondary College