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Centre For Eye Research Australia Limited

Concentration Risk
FoundationRegistryHPCABN 72076481984VIC
Relationships
28
Data Sources
2
Revenue
$18.6M
Tax Payable
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Data as of: 8 May 2026
Found in 2 systems—ACNC CharitiesFoundations

About

The Centre For Eye Research Australia (CERA) is an independent Medical Research Institute affiliated with the University of Melbourne and the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital. It is a world leader in eye research, dedicated to eliminating major eye diseases, preventing vision loss, and discovering cures to restore sight through advanced research and clinical trials.

Giving Philosophy

CERA's giving philosophy is centered on partnering with individuals, philanthropic trusts, foundations, industry, and government to secure funding for groundbreaking eye research. They aim to accelerate medical breakthroughs and achieve maximum impact for individuals experiencing vision impairment and blindness, often seeking multi-year grants to provide long-term security for their leading researchers.

Wealth Source:CERA is primarily funded through a diverse range of sources, including government grants (such as from the National Health and Medical Research Council and Breakthrough Victoria), philanthropic donations from individuals, trusts, and foundations, bequests, and corporate sponsorships.

Tips for Applicants

For potential philanthropic supporters, CERA encourages direct engagement with their Philanthropy & Fundraising Team to align donor interests with CERA's research expertise and maximize impact. They can facilitate bespoke family giving opportunities and manage sub-funds. Researchers interested in collaboration or employment should align with CERA's core research areas in eye disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

Notable Grants

  • A $10 million investment from Breakthrough Victoria for the establishment of Cerulea Clinical Trials (2023)
  • NHMRC grants totaling over $1.3 million to Professor Robyn Guymer for age-related macular degeneration research (2016)
  • A $1.92 million grant from the CUREator+ scheme to CERA spin-out company Mirugen for gene therapy research (2024)
  • Various grants from the Macular Disease Foundation Australia to CERA researchers for macular disease research (2025)

Financial History (1 years)

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsSurplus
2017$18.6M$17.6M$26.1M$14.0M
Govt Revenue
$4.1M
Grants Given (AU)
$3.9M
0
Volunteers
7
Donations Received
$3.6M

Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-72076481984
ABN
72076481984
Sector
health
Financial Year
2017

Focus Areas

Themes
healthresearch
Geography
AU-NationalAU-VICInternational
Target Recipients
researchhospitaluniversitynfpindividualcommunity_org
Beneficiaries
General Community

Board & Leadership (13)

  • Darren James Kelly
    director
  • Duncan Peppercorn
    director
  • Keith Martin
    director
  • Nuala Kilgallon
    director
  • Professor Keith Martin
    director
  • Robert Cuthbertson
    director
  • Sarath Ranganathan
    director
  • Sergio Scrofani
    director
  • Simon Brewin
    director
  • Suwanee Dharmalingam
    director
  • Ebru Davidson
    other
  • Professor Andrew Cuthbertson AO
    other
  • Simon Brewin
    other

Financials

Revenue
$18.6M
Assets
$26.1M

Method

Match Confidence
registry
Cross-references
2 datasets
Match Key
ABN
Relationships
28

Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.

Data Sources

ACNCFoundations

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Location Intelligence

Postcode
3002
Locality
EAST MELBOURNE
Remoteness
Major Cities of Australia
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile 10/10
LGA
Melbourne
SA2 Region
East Melbourne
Entities in Area
320
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