The Telethon Kids Institute is dedicated to the prevention of childhood diseases and disability.
Institute Director Professor Jonathan Carapetis leads the 700-strong team at our cutting-edge facility located within Perth Children's Hospital in Nedlands.
Founded by 2003 Australian of the Year, Professor Fiona Stanley, the Telethon Kids Institute's success stems from its innovative approach in bringing together researchers from different fields of science to tackle major issues in child health and wellbeing.
Our Mission
To improve and to promote the health and well-being of all children through the unique application of multidisciplinary research.
Our Aims
* to conduct high quality research
* to apply research findings to improve the health of children, adolescents and families
* to teach the next generation of health researchers
* to be an advocate for research and for children
Research at the Telethon Kids Institute is based around the following key research areas:
* Aboriginal Health
* Brain & Behaviour
* Chronic Diseases of Childhood
* Early Environment