Telethon Kids CONNECT honours the many ways our community supports us to make our research great and achieve our vision of happy healthy kids.
Designed to further strengthen our connection with the WA community, CONNECT acknowledges, rewards and thanks people for the contributions they make to our research.
There’s a lot to be proud of and celebrate – our community plays an important role in what we do, how we do it, and what we achieve.
In the News
Celebrating CONNECT
See photos from the CONNECT launch
See photos from the CONNECT launch
See CONNECT member Joanne on Flashpoint
Here's how to CONNECT with us
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Involvement - informing and shaping decisions about research on groups or committees |
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Taking part in research – participating in research projects, studies and trials |
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Fundraising/Donating – supporting community fundraising events, nominating us as your preferred charity |
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Volunteering – offering your skills and expertise in a voluntary role |
Join CONNECT
We acknowledge and value the wide range of experiences that children, young people and families in our community bring to our research.
If you have an active role in helping us to make a difference at Telethon Kids, you are eligible to join CONNECT. We want the work we do to reflect the diverse views, ideas and needs of our community.
By joining CONNECT you will have the opportunity to:
- Make a valued contribution to child health research by giving your time, skills and experiences
- Gain new experiences, develop new skills and knowledge
- Meet like-minded people
- Access member-only events, training and skill building
Community members are at the heart of our work and play an important role in what we do and how we do it.
Why become a CONNECT member?
CONNECT members bring their lived experience, views, ideas and passion to support Telethon Kids in achieving its vision of happy healthy kids. We are committed to embracing our community and ensuring our research makes a difference in our community. CONNECT members bring the important community voice to everything we do.
How long is the membership period?
CONNECT membership is for an initial term of up to 2 years which may be extended upon application.
How much time is required to be a CONNECT member?
The amount of time you want to contribute to CONNECT is entirely up to you. We know that your level of commitment may change over time and we will provide a number of ways you can continue to be engaged and contribute.
How much does it cost to be a CONNECT Member?
CONNECT is free to join and we invite you to take an active role in helping us to make a difference.
Why did CONNECT start?
Telethon Kids Institute has had a strong community of supporters and contributors since we started in 1990. The WA community have contributed in many different ways – as study participants, as fundraisers, as volunteers, through informing and shaping our research, sharing our research news, and advocating for change. Through CONNECT we want to strengthen our connection with our community. It gives the community new ways of being part of Telethon Kids and gives us a better way to engage with our community and recognise their contributions. With input from the community and other stakeholders, we have developed the CONNECT program to provide a range of opportunities for the community to be genuinely engaged with the Institute.