Community Partnerships

HMRI is a world class medical research institute located in the Hunter Region of NSW. HMRI researchers work tirelessly to find cures and make life-changing discoveries that will improve the health outcomes for the community.

One person, one family, one community at a time, the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) fights the illnesses affecting lives throughout the world. Their translational research model aligns over 1700 researchers, students and support staff from Hunter New England Health and the University of Newcastle, inspiring new discoveries to deliver a healthier future.

 Go Kindy is excited to support a range of Happy Healthy Kids research projects being carried out by HMRI researchers.

From Brain Cancer Patient to Brain Cancer Research Champion……….Mark Hughes is a former professional Rugby League footballer from Kurri Kurri NSW. He played 161 games for the Newcastle Knights including 2 Grand Final wins in 1997 and 2001.

In 2013, with a wife and 3 small children, Mark was diagnosed with high grade brain cancer and knew that he was in for the fight of his life. 33 radiation sessions and 6 months of chemotherapy followed surgery. From the recovery ward bed, Mark knew something had to be done to make a difference and turn his diagnosis into a positive.

The Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) was formed by Mark and his wife Kirralee to heighten awareness and raise much needed funds to promote research into this terrible disease and provide patient support.