RPH Research Foundation

The RPH Research Foundation funds world-class medical research, ideas and innovations at East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS) hospitals and services.

The Foundation, based next to Royal Perth Hospital in Murray Street, works collaboratively with EMHS researchers, doctors, nurses and scientists, as well as professionals from other hospitals, universities and research institutes to benefit the health of all Western Australians.

Find out about grant opportunities and the latest research here at the RPH Research Foundation.

Read about the Foundation's major infrastructure upgrades.

Chair: John Palermo

Chief Executive Officer: Cate Cassarchis 

Research Grants Manager: Gemma Walker

Fundraising and Communications: Nikita Thomas

Your support can help fund this vital research by:

  • Making a donation now to the RPH Research Foundation
  • Leaving a gift in your Will
  • Fundraising for us
  • Making a donation in memory of a loved one.

All donations are tax-deductible and help support health and medical research.

For more information, visit RPH Research Foundation.

Leaving a gift in your will

Leaving a gift in your Will helps RPH Research Foundation support researchers as they develop new treatments, run clinical trials and make life-changing discoveries.

A gift, no matter the size, will make a real difference to help fund world-class research right here in Western Australia and improve patient outcomes.

If you are considering leaving a bequest to support research at our hospital, we encourage you to contact the Foundation for a confidential discussion.

Wording

To ensure your gift is recorded correctly in your Will, we recommend engaging a solicitor.

Here is an example of suitable wording for a gift to the RPH Research Foundation.  

I _______________________ give and bequeath to the RPH Research Foundation of 50 Murray Street PERTH, WA, 6000 (ABN: 62 314 475 885) for the use and purposes of the said Foundation: (select from below list) 

  1. The residue (or % of the residue) of my estate.
  2. ____% of my estate.
  3. A sum of $________ free of all duties, the sum of $ ____________ and/or __% of my Estate and/or Life Insurance (Policy Number _______) and/or the property situated at ________________________ and/or my Residuary Estate for which the receipt of the Treasurer or other authorised Officer shall be sufficient discharge. 
Last Updated: 16/04/2026