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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.
Here’s what we know so far about the impact of COVID-19 on children.
With top scientific minds and world-class facilities, we discover causes, cures and treatments to improve the lives of kids and young people.
27 May .@telethonkids will be going live with leading COVID-19 experts next Wednesday, 1 June to answer your questions abo… https://t.co/Dj7jCNyPCA
Leading COVID-19 experts are ready to tackle your questions about COVID recovery, immunity and long-covid during our next live Q&A. Join us from 5pm on Wednesday 1 June, to hear from Telethon Kids Ins... See more
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.