In Memory
Create a personalised online tribute page to honour your loved one. Donations support the Heart Research Institute (HRI) in delivering pioneering research into cardiovascular disease and improving heart health worldwide.
Cardiovascular disease is the world’s biggest killer.
ONE IN SIX AUSTRALIANS LIVE WITH CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE.
17.5 MILLION PEOPLE GLOBALLY DIE
FROM CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE EVERY YEAR.
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE KILLS ONE PERSON EVERY 12 MINUTES
Honour the life of your loved one
Founded in 1989, the Heart Research Institute (HRI) is an internationally recognised medical research organisation dedicated to advancing cardiovascular science to prevent disease, improve heart health and give people affected by cardiovascular conditions more time with the ones they love.
How you can make a gift to honour a loved one
Create
Select 'Create a Tribute Page', complete your details and personalise it to honour the life of your loved one.
Share
Share the page with your family, friends and network. Invite them to celebrate your loved one’s life by making a donation.
Remember
Mark special moments, like birthdays and anniversaries, by reflecting on memories and sharing stories on the page.
"My mum Maureen lived eleven extra years thanks to medical research. At her funeral, mum’s wishes included inviting friends and family to sign her coffin with messages. It was an intimate celebration of her life, filled with her creativity and spirit. She even made sure that donations went to heart research, so that other families could have what we did. More time."
Beth, daughter of Maureen
Frequently asked questions about gifts in honour
How can I donate?
All donations $2 and over are tax deductible. You can donate to HRI in many ways:
- Phone: call 1800 651 373 and speak with one of our friendly staff who will take your details and process your donation
- Online: donate securely via credit card on our Give page.
- Mail: you can post your donation to
The Heart Research Institute
7 Eliza Street
Newtown NSW 2042
(Please do not send cash in the post)
How can I make an impact with a tax-deductible donation?
You can make an impact on your tax and in the fight against cardiovascular disease by donating to HRI. Find out more about tax-deductible donations here.
Why are donations from the general public so vital?
While we receive some funding from the state and federal governments, more than 80% of our income comes from the general public. We have a number of fundraising programs and it is thanks to loyal supporters at various levels that we are able to continue our work.
Regardless of the size of the financial commitment, our donors’ assistance remains vital in helping to achieve our ultimate goal of a future without heart disease.
How does the HRI raise funds from public donations?
Our income from public donations is mainly received from individuals who make regular monthly donations to support our work. Most people hear about our work from our street fundraisers, and we also run direct mail and telephone fundraising appeals, raffles and fundraising events amongst others.
Some activities are run by our small in-house fundraising team; others are outsourced where they can be more cost-efficiently run by doing so. In total, over 80% of our income comes from the public through these activities and provides a vital independent source of income. We are incredibly grateful for such strong financial support from our community.
How does the work of our researchers impact the lives of everyday Australians?
Heart disease is the world’s biggest killer, responsible for around 1 in every 3 deaths, in Australia and worldwide. Treating this costs Australians around $6 billion every year.
Better detection methods – like using ultrasound to detect atherosclerosis, a technique pioneered by the HRI’s Clinical Research Group – and better treatments – such as improved stroke treatment – can have a huge impact on the lives of everyday Australians, as well as lower costs to our health system.
Why is cardiovascular disease so prevalent in Australia?
Recent research has uncovered that only 1 in 3 Australians get sufficient daily exercise, while our average daily intake of calories is considerably more than most of us need to survive. Obesity and diabetes are major precursors of cardiovascular disease and in recent years Australia has led the world in the rate in which we’ve been putting on weight. This is a rather puzzling situation for a country that is famed the world over for its healthy, sporty, outdoor-centric lifestyle.
What is the Heart Research Institute's ABN and Address?
ABN: 41 003 209 952
Address: Heart Research Institute
7 Eliza Street
Newtown NSW 2042
Who can I contact if I have further questions?
For further information, please use our Contact form, email support@hri.org.au or call 1800 651 373.
Contact us
For inquiries about tribute pages or guidance on collecting donations at a funeral or memorial service, please call our team on 1800 651 373 or email support@hri.org.au
