Fundraise in your community

Create your own fundraiser and help change the future for Australians facing life-altering diseases.  

Whether you host a morning tea, take on a marathon, organise a workplace challenge or simply gather your favourite people together, every fundraiser helps power life-saving medical research at WEHI. Start something meaningful, rally your community and turn your effort into real impact.  

Before getting started, please contact the Community Fundraising team or complete our Online Fundraising Application Form.

This helps us understand your idea, ensure it aligns with WEHI’s guidelines and offer the right support to help make your fundraiser a success.

Follow these simple steps to create your fundraising page.   

Visit MyCause 
Go to https://fundraising.wehi.edu.au/, choose your fundraising activity and follow the prompts.  

Personalise your page 
Add a photo or video and share why you are fundraising for WEHI. Let supporters know why medical research matters to you and, if relevant, the area of research you are supporting.  

Set a fundraising goal 
Choose a realistic target to motivate supporters. You can adjust this at any time.  

Make the first donation 
Starting with your own donation shows commitment and encourages others to give.  

Share your page 
Spread the word by sharing your page with friends, family and colleagues via email, social media and messaging apps.  

Post updates 
Keep supporters engaged by sharing progress, thanking donors and posting updates to maintain momentum. Finally, remember to say thanks!  

Your support is crucial to helping WEHI continue its life-changing medical research. Please follow these guidelines to ensure a smooth and successful fundraising campaign. For any questions or assistance, please reach out to us at communityfundraising@wehi.edu.au.  

General guidelines  

• WEHI reserves the right to revoke authorisation for any fundraising event that does not follow these guidelines.  

• As the event organiser, you are fully responsible for managing all aspects of your activity.  

• WEHI provides advice but does not manage third-party events.  

• Approval is required for the use of WEHI logos or branding.  

Fundraising restrictions  

• Door-to-door, street, or telephone-based cash collections are prohibited.  

• WEHI cannot assist with:  

• Access to WEHI’s donor database  

• Permits, licenses, or insurance  

• Selling tickets or products  

Authority to Fundraise  

• Please complete this Authority to Fundraise form. 

• Events involving more than the use of an online fundraising page require review and formal approval. Please contact communityfundraising@wehi.edu.au to discuss.   

Prohibited activities  

• WEHI will not support events posing health/safety risks or promoting armaments, tobacco, gambling, violence, or exploitation.  

Liability  

• Event organisers are responsible for event safety and insurance.  

• WEHI is not liable for any loss, injury, or liability from third-party events.  

• Public liability insurance is not provided by WEHI for third-party events.   

Code of conduct  

• WEHI prohibits offensive, discriminatory, or illegal behaviour.  

• Ensure all content shared is legally compliant and does not violate intellectual property rights.  

Legal & financial  

• Ensure all funds raised are transferred to WEHI within a four-week period.   

• WEHI cannot cover event-related expenses.  

• All personal information related to your fundraising event will be handled in accordance with WEHI’s Privacy Policy.  

• Your event must comply with Australian laws and local government regulations.   

Australian Capital Territory  

New South Wales  

Northern Territory  

Queensland  

South Australia  

Tasmania  

Victoria  

Western Australia  

By participating in WEHI’s community fundraising, you agree to adhere to these guidelines and ensure all activities are conducted responsibly and ethically.   

Medical research doesn’t happen in isolation. It moves forward because people decide it matters enough to act.  

Community fundraising is one of the most powerful ways individuals and groups can accelerate discovery at WEHI. Across Australia and beyond, supporters are turning personal milestones, challenges and community events into real progress for medical research.  

Some run marathons. Others host dinners, morning teas, workplace fundraisers or online campaigns. Many do it in honour of someone they love, or because a disease has touched their life. However it begins, every fundraiser becomes part of something bigger. The funds raised help power the ideas, experiments and discoveries that drive medical research forward. By supporting the work of scientists at WEHI, your efforts help advance new ways to detect disease earlier, develop better treatments and improve health outcomes for people around the world.  

When you fundraise for WEHI, you’re not just raising money. You’re raising awareness, inspiring others and helping power discoveries that can change and save lives.  

Donate online directly to WEHI.

To make a credit card donation by phone, please call +61 3 9345 2403 (9am to 5pm AEST).  

If you would like to make a donation via bank transfer or BPAY, please call our Fundraising team on (03) 9345 2403 or email us at fundraising@wehi.edu.au  

If you would prefer to donate by post, you can download and complete our Donation form. Completed forms can be returned using the details provided on the form.  

If you would like to make a donation via cryptocurrency, please visit our crypto giving page.  

US supporters can donate via the Chapel & York US Foundation, nominating The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research as a recipient.  

Donations to WEHI of $2 or more are fully tax deductible.