The Oakley Mental Health Research Foundation

Founded in August 1967, the Oakley Mental Health Research Foundation was set up at the time of the commemoration of Oakley Hospital’s first 100 years of service to the people of Auckland.

The Oakley fund is relatively small but its grants have often resulted in significant outcomes scientifically and clinically. We have compiled a few examples of Research Success Stories for your interest.

The need for relevant mental health research in New Zealand is critical and the trustees are rarely able to respond positively to all applicants. Perhaps you may wish to remember the Oakley Mental Health Research Foundation in your will, or to donate today?

Haslam Fairbrother Scholarship – Schizophrenia Research

This $15,000 bequest, administered by the Foundation, was available to assist with research into schizophrenia and particularly for a study aiming to improve the lives of people diagnosed with schizophrenia. The Scholarship has been awarded to Associate Professor Yoram Barak at the University of Otago, who is undertaking a study on ageing among people with schizophrenia.

Suicide Prevention Research Fund (2018 – 2020)

We are pleased to report that 11 projects were funded under this targeted grant. Suicide prevention remains a priority for the Foundation. Applications will be accepted in the general funding round.

Covid-19 Funding

Three projects were funded in the 2020 Covid-19 special funding round. Profiles of the researchers, their projects, and the significance of the funding can be viewed here.

New Reporting Requirements

The Foundation now requires a Progress Report and a Final Report for each project. For more details click here.

Suicide Prevention Research

We are pleased to report that 11 projects were funded under this targeted grant. Suicide prevention remains a priority for the Foundation. Applications will be accepted in the general funding round.

Covid-19 Funding

Three projects were funded in the 2020 Covid-19 special funding round. Profiles of the researchers, their projects, and the significance of the funding can be viewed here.

New Reporting Requirements

The Foundation now requires a Progress Report and a Final Report for each project. For more details click here.