Western Alliance Health Research Ltd.

About

Western Alliance Health Research Ltd. is an Academic Health Science Centre partnership comprising Deakin University, Federation University, and 11 health services across western Victoria. It supports health practitioner researchers and health services in the Barwon/Southwest and Grampians regions to improve community health through research-based and evidence-informed healthcare. The organisation provides funding, education, and advocacy to advance research translation and evidence implementation across regional and sub-regional healthcare settings.

Giving Philosophy

Western Alliance prioritises research translation and evidence-informed healthcare delivery within its member organisations. It values cultural humility, Aboriginal leadership, and community-responsive approaches, supporting projects that demonstrate potential to secure larger external funding. The foundation favours collaborative, practice-based research that directly improves health outcomes for regional and rural communities.

Tips for Applicants

Target your application to health practitioner researchers or health service projects within western Victoria's Barwon/Southwest and Grampians regions. Emphasise research translation potential, community benefit, and alignment with evidence-informed practice; Western Alliance has a track record of funding projects that leverage their grants to secure larger state and federal funding.

Financial History (7 years)