Become a WHRN Sponsor

The Western NSW Health Research Network (WHRN) invites local and regional businesses to partner and engage with us to support health research that strives to improve the health and health access of Western NSW communities.

Business sponsorship with WHRN offers organisations a unique opportunity to demonstrate corporate social responsibility, strengthen regional connections, and align their brand with initiatives that deliver meaningful community impact. Sponsors do not need to work directly in the health sector to play an important role in supporting rural health research and innovation.

Sponsorship of the WHRN Research Symposium offers several significant advantages for your business, including:

High-Quality Exposure: Gain prominent visibility at the annual WHRN Symposium – a major rural health research event, enhancing your organisation’s profile within the sector.
An opportunity to make a difference: your sponsorship will directly support rural health research initiatives that help improve health outcomes for those in rural and remote NSW.
Brand Visibility: Enhance your brand’s presence through our social media channels, website, and marketing materials, increasing recognition among target audiences.

Business sponsorship helps WHRN create valuable opportunities for knowledge exchange, networking and collaboration, while supporting the recognition of excellence and innovation in rural health research across Western NSW.

WHRN offers a range of flexible sponsorship options that can be tailored to align with your organisation’s values, goals and level of involvement. By partnering with WHRN, business sponsors contribute to strengthening communities and supporting a healthier future for rural and regional Australia.

Research Symposium Sponsorship Opportunities

$9,000

This sponsorship package includes;

Recognition of your support for local health research to improve health outcomes in rural communities
Priority placement of your logo on the WHRN website and all email communications and newsletters for 12 months
Priority placement of your logo on symposium promotional material and acknowledgment at WHRN2026 Research Symposium and Gala Dinner as a Gold sponsor
Complimentary trade display opportunity at the symposium
4 complimentary tickets to the Gala Dinner
Opportunity to contribute a gift to be included as the lucky door prize

$5,000

This sponsorship package includes;

Recognition of your support for local health research to improve health outcomes in rural communities
Inclusion of your logo on the WHRN website and all email communications and newsletters for 12 months
Inclusion of your logo on symposium promotional material and acknowledgment at WHRN2026 Research Symposium and Gala Dinner as a Silver sponsor.
Complimentary trade exhibition opportunity at the symposium

$2,500

This sponsorship package includes;

Inclusion of your logo on the WHRN website and all email communications and newsletters for 12 months
Inclusion of your logo on symposium promotional material and acknowledgment at WHRN2026 Research Symposium and Gala Dinner as a Bronze sponsor.

EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE: $8,000

Your sponsorship will help us to host this prestigious Gala Dinner that allows us to highlight and acknowledge the important work health researchers are doing throughout Western NSW.

It also includes;

Invitation to give a welcome address at the awards event
4 complimentary tickets for the Gala Dinner
Inclusion of your logo on symposium promotional material and acknowledgment at WHRN2026 Research Symposium and Gala Dinner as the Gala Dinner Sponsor

To date WHRN has;

accepted over 120 nominations for Researcher of the Year.
recognised 31 Western NSW Researchers of the Year’ awards
provided five $1000 prize grants to the ‘Aboriginal Researcher of the Year’

Additional Symposium Sponsorship opportunities: $2,500 - $6,000

	DELEGATE REGISTRATION OR TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION SPONSOR 12 x $500	Your sponsorship will provide up to 12 x $500 scholarships to support registration, travel or accommodation costs for western or far western Aboriginal health workers, clinicians or health students to attend WHRN2026. Includes all benefits of Silver Sponsorship.
	WORKSHOP SPONSORS $2500	Have your brand acknowledged for sponsoring one of the workshops held on Day 1. Your contribution will support delivery of the workshop and may contribute to travel / accommodations costs for workshop hosts. Includes all benefits of Bronze Sponsorship.
	TRADE EXHIBITOR PACKAGES $1500	The conference exhibition will be a central feature of WHRN2026, providing partners, sponsors and exhibitors with valuable, high‑visibility engagement time with delegates. Catering breaks will be held within the exhibition space to encourage meaningful interaction and discussion throughout the event. Engage with delegates over the 2 days of the symposium. Includes 2 x Gala Awards tickets.