Why we need your help
The Burnet Institute receives infrastructure funding from the government but this only covers a part of our total running costs. The remainder is made up of funds raised by the Burnet Institute, competitive grants awarded to our scientists, and competitive contracts won by our public health professionals. Each year the generosity of the Australian public greatly assists us in our vital work.
Your contribution enables us to:

  • Study the prevalence, transmission and impact of serious diseases in the community
  • Initiate new research programs into HIV/AIDS, hepatitis A, B, C,& E, measles, avian influenza, tuberculosis and malaria Investigate new ways of treating and preventing cancers such as breast, ovarian, prostate and lung cancer
  • Attract and train the best personnel from Australia and around  the world
  •  Purchase state-of-the-art medical research equipment
  • Design, implement and evaluate public health programs in theAsia and Pacific regions and Africa

Types of Support
 

Donations: All donations over $2 to the Burnet Institute are tax-deductible.


Bequests:The Burnet Institute bequest program continues, and as always we are extremely grateful to those individuals who have been kind enough to remember the Burnet Institute in their Will. Please be assured that your bequest, no matter what size or in
what form, will make a real difference. Below is suggested wording should you wish to leave us a bequest:
I bequeath the sum of $.................. (or, part or all of residue of estate) to the Macfarlane Burnet Institute for Medical Research
and Public Health Ltd to be applied for the purposes of the Burnet Institute (or as directed by the donor).
 

Gifts of Assets or Property: We welcome donors who donate property to the Burnet Institute while retaining its use during their lifetime.


Scholarships: A number of scholarships for Institute staff are available for funding: travel, research scholarships or post graduate scholarships

Enquiries
If you require more details on any of the above suggestions, would like more information about the Burnet Institute or would like to take a tour of our facilities, please call our Community Relations Officer on (03) 9282 2299 or visit www.burnet.edu.au.

Mailing address for all donations and enquiries:
Macfarlane Burnet Institute for
Medical Research and Public Health Ltd
GPO Box 2284, Melbourne, Victoria 3001, Australia
All cheques should be made payable to: Macfarlane Burnet Institute for Medical Research and Public Health Ltd.