Value proposition

Telethon Kids Institute is one of the largest, and most successful medical research institutes in Australia.

The Telethon Kids Institute is dedicated to the prevention of childhood diseases and disability.

Institute Director Professor Jonathan Carapetis leads the 1300-strong team, headquartered 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 development.

Our Vision
Happy healthy kids

Our Mission
To improve the health, development and lives of children and young people through excellence in research and the application of that knowledge.

Our Values
Our values underpin how we work and make decisions. We value:
- Collaboration
- Courage
- Evidence
- Respect

Our Strategic Pillars
Four strategic pillars are the foundation for delivery of our mission:
- Impact - making a measurable difference
- Partnerships - we work better when we work together
- People - capacity to take on the toughest challenges
- Sustainability - meeting needs now and for the future

Research at the Telethon Kids Institute is based around the following key research areas:
- Aboriginal Health
- Brain & Behaviour
- Chronic Diseases of Childhood
- Early Environment

Child Health Research, Advocates on health and social policy, Translational medicine, Community Paricipation Program, Aboriginal health, Asthma, Autism, Cancer & leukaemia, Diabetes, Drug discovery, Infectious disease, and Pregnancy and maternal health