At Ritchies Supermarkets, we’re proud to support the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute through our Community Benefit Program — helping to fund critical research into some of Australia’s most urgent health challenges: heart disease, diabetes, and obesity.

The Baker Institute has been a leader in medical discovery since 1926 and continues to drive innovation in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic disease. Despite advances in modern healthcare, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in Australia, and diabetes is the fastest-growing chronic condition. The work they do is vital — and with the support of our shoppers, we’re helping make real change happen.

What Your Support Achieved in 2023:

• Over $14.5 million raised from more than 96,000 donations

• $21.6 million in competitive grant funding secured

• 33 new clinical research studies launched

• 442 scientific publications shared globally

• 104 students trained, including 37 new research students

• International partnerships with the University of Cambridge and Monash University

• A new centre established for mRNA therapies to combat heart disease

• Breakthrough discoveries that may help regenerate insulin-producing cells in people with type 1 diabetes

How Your Donations Make a Difference:

By choosing the Baker Institute as your nominated cause through our Community Benefit Program, you’re helping to fund:

• Artificial Pancreas Systems to support people living with type 1 diabetes

• AI-powered tools for early heart disease detection in remote communities

• Research into women’s heart health, addressing decades of underrepresentation

• Groundbreaking clinical trials and diagnostics aimed at preventing heart attacks, strokes, and diabetes complications

• In 2023, 70% of the Baker Institute’s expenditure went directly to research and laboratory work, ensuring your support makes a meaningful impact.

  “We are within reach of transforming healthcare. Thanks to supporters like you, we're turning scientific discovery into real-world impact.”
  — Professor John Greenwood, Director

  Thank You for Helping Us Save Lives

  We are deeply grateful to Ritchies Supermarkets and their shoppers for being a part of our journey. Together, we are creating a future where Australians live healthier, longer lives.

  Learn more or donate directly at baker.edu.au/support-us

Please see below to watch a short video featuring Professor John Greenwood, Director of the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, as he shares insights into the Institute’s vital work and mission to tackle Australia’s biggest health challenges.