WEHI takes an active role in advocacy for social and sector issues that are consistent with our mission and values. 

As a medical research institute we’re committed to creating healthier lives for all. We’re proud to advocate in support of safe, inclusive communities and for ongoing support for an environment that enables medical research to thrive.

Statements of support

• WEHI and Burnet Institute stand with transgender and gender diverse people
• WEHI supports action to combat climate change
• Supporting constitutional recognition
• WEHI supports marriage equality
• Growing medical research in Victoria
• Institute launches Family Violence Workplace Support Policy
• Institute welcomes Victorian Gender Equity Strategy
• Victorian institutes welcome Government’s plan for medical research
• A commitment to gender equality
• Commitment to Medical Research Future Fund positive for science 
• WEHI statement on an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament

More information

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• Institute policies
• Gender equity at WEHI