Telethon Kids Institute

Telethon Kids Institute is one of the largest and most successful medical research institutes in Australia, dedicated to the prevention of childhood diseases and disability. Founded in 1990 by 2003 Australian of the Year, Professor Fiona Stanley, the institute is led by Institute Director Professor Jonathan Carapetis and boasts a 1300-strong team. The institute's innovative approach involves bringing together researchers from different fields of science to tackle major issues in child health and development.

The institute's vision is "Happy healthy kids" and its mission is "To improve the health, development, and lives of children and young people through excellence in research and the application of that knowledge." Its values of collaboration, courage, evidence, and respect underpin how the organization works and makes decisions.

With a focus on Aboriginal Health, Brain & Behaviour, Chronic Diseases of Childhood, and Early Environment, the Institute's research is structured around key research areas, following four strategic pillars: Impact, Partnerships, People, and Sustainability.

The Telethon Kids Institute operates from a cutting-edge facility located within Perth Children's Hospital in Nedlands, Western Australia. While the last investment and investment details are not available, the institute's work in the Care Economy and Health Care industries positions it at the forefront of impactful and innovative medical research in Australia.