• about

    about

    Our world class team of 1400 is dedicated to making discoveries to prevent & treat childhood conditions

    our vision & journey

    25 years ago our Patron, Dame Elisabeth Murdoch, had a vision for a healthier future for our children. View the below DVD to find out more about our journey.


  • research

    research

    We conduct world class research to help give doctors & parents the knowledge to improve the health & wellbeing of children

    latest news

    Patients with serious genetic conditions given fresh hope of diagnosis

    26 January 2012

    Patients with serious and potentially fatal genetic conditions have been given new hope of receiving a diagnosis after researchers successfully... Read more >>

    Children’s brain injuries do not get worse over time; study

    23 January 2012

    Children's development after a brain injury does not get worse over time, a Murdoch Childrens Research Institute study has found. Contrary to a long... Read more >>

  • donate

    donate

    We rely on the generosity of our donors to seed fund and bring to life our priority child health research

    where your money goes

    As a non profit organisation, donor support is vital to providing the seed funding we need to commence important research projects.

    Many of our projects that receive government funding were initially established with funding from private sources. In 2010 for every $1 donated we leveraged a further $5 from external sources. Read more >

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