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Discover. Prevent. Cure.
We're searching for answers to some of childhood's diseases, conditions and issues. In addition to our four research focus areas (Aboriginal Health, Brain and Behaviour, Chronic and Severe Diseases, Early Environment), you can also discover more about specific research we're involved in and the technology we use.
Discover what drives us as an organisation. Learn about history and the impact of the Institute along with the amazing ambitious goals we've achieved so far in the field of children's research.
Join us! Get involved with Telethon Kids through providing a donation, volunteering your time, participating in important research, or with a professional commitment to the institute.
Different audiences rely on us for very different things. Whether you're a valued donor, curious professional researcher, inquisitive member of the public, or a corporate supplier looking to offer support - we've collated the resources you need.
Our research has been making a difference to the lives of children in Australia and beyond, for over 30 years now. Meet some of the kids whose lives we’ve changed through the research we do.
What research do you believe would help improve child health and development? THINK BIG – tell us your ideas for future research.
With top scientific minds and world-class facilities, we discover causes, cures and treatments to improve the lives of kids and young people.
20 Oct Congrats to @AJOWhitehouse on inclusion in @ConversationEDU's new book: No, You’re Not Entitled to Your Opinion: An… https://t.co/FfBke7YltE
Join parenting author Maggie Dent in supporting Embrace, a new research centre at Telethon Kids that aims to find the answers to our most pressing mental health questions.
Join parenting author Maggie Dent in supporting Embrace, a new research centre at Telethon Kids that aims to find the answers to our most pressing mental health questions.
Telethon Kids Institute acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters of Australia. We also acknowledge the Nyoongar Wadjuk, Yawuru, Kariyarra and Kaurna Elders, their people and their land upon which the Institute is located and seek their wisdom in our work to improve the health and development of all children.