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Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M
Programs
4 (2 open)

Tips for Applicants

Applicants should clearly demonstrate the potential impact of their research on maternal and child health outcomes, particularly in Indigenous communities, and show a commitment to community engagement.

Giving Philosophy

WIRF believes in collaborative approaches to research and health interventions, emphasizing community engagement, particularly with Indigenous communities, to address health disparities effectively. Their theory of change is centered on supporting evidence-based practices and innovative research to improve maternal and infant health outcomes.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$65K
$8.8M$12.6M$7.3M
FY2022
$65K
$5.9M$11.2M$6.7M
FY2021
$65K
$4.0M$6.7M$5.5M
FY2020
$65K
$4.1M$6.0M$4.8M
FY2019
$67K
$4.2M$5.6M$2.6M
FY2018
$86K
$3.3M$5.3M$2.3M
FY2017
$91K
$3.4M$5.8M$2.9M
7yr total$505KSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (4)

2 open · 2 closed · sorted by deadline · last checked 27 April 2026 (11 days ago)

WIRF 2026 Research Acceleration Awards - Travel Grants for PhD Students

Grantclosed

These travel grants are specifically for PhD students to facilitate connections, knowledge sharing, and the strengthening of research capabilities within the fields of women's, maternal, and newborn health.

$5K – $5KCloses 17/04/2026Apply →

WIRF 2026 Research Acceleration Awards

Grantclosed

These awards provide funding to Western Australian researchers for innovative projects in women's, maternal, and newborn health, including areas like preterm birth prevention, maternal mental health, neonatology, and gynaecology. The program supports one-year projects preferentially, or two-year projects with justification.

$50K – $50KCloses 17/04/2026Apply →

2026 Research Acceleration Awards

Grantopen

Supporting Western Australian researchers to advance breakthroughs in women’s, maternal, and newborn health.

Up to $500KCloses 30/06/2026Apply →

Research Acceleration Awards

Grantopen

Funding for innovative research projects that improve health outcomes for women and infants.

Up to $500KCloses 31/12/2026Apply →

Program History (1)

Year-specific program memory with visible provenance. This is the bridge between open opportunities and recurring portfolio strands.

2025-26

Research Acceleration Awards

Grant

Funding for innovative research projects that improve health outcomes for women and infants.

Places: Western AustraliaSource: official program url verifiedEvidence: open source

Grants in Database (2)

Focus Areas

healthindigenous
Geographic
AU-WA
Recipients
communityindigenous

Board & Leadership

ACNC
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Mei Lon Ng
director
ACNC
ACNC
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Tanya Brown
director
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Data Sources

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Foundation profile updated: 24 April 2026 (14 days ago)
Grant/program scan updated: 27 April 2026 (11 days ago)
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Added: 27 February 2026 (70 days ago)
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