Thursday, 17 September, 2020 - 09:00
Brennan-Jones hears the call
Despite having just four years of experience in medicine, Chris Brennan-Jones has won plaudits pioneering affordable and accessible treatment for childhood ear disease.
The Kids Institute, formerly Telethon Kids Institute, formerly Telethon Institute for Child Health Research, is one of the largest and most successful medical research institutes in Australia, comprising a dedicated and diverse team of more than 500 staff and students. The institute was among the first to adopt a multidisciplinary approach to major health issues: clinical research, laboratory sciences and epidemiologists all under one roof, to tackle complex diseases and issues in a number of ways.
In June 2019, Telethon Kids Institute and Bizdata were the National iAwards Finalists in the Most Effective Infrastructure Solution category of the WAITTA INCITE awards for its Momentum Empowering impact.
Rank | Company | # | |
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1st | - | Royal Flying Doctor Service Western Operations | $137.59m |
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Rocky Bay | $135.21m |
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The Kids Research Institute Australia | $118.13m |
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MSWA | $114.48m |
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Activ Foundation | $106.22m |
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5th | Autism Association of Western Australia | 840 | |
6th | MSWA | 819 | |
7th | The Kids Research Institute Australia | 742 | |
8th | Anglicare WA | 673 | |
9th | Cam Can | 634 |
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NEW ROLE: Naomi Flutter, Chair | 03 Oct 2024 |
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NEWS: Tagged in New name, strategy for Kids Institute | 26 Sep 2024 |
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NEWS: Tagged in Lyons to play 25hr tennis fundraiser | 24 Sep 2024 |
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RANKING: 3 Up from 4 in Charitable Organisations list | 10 Sep 2024 |
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NEW ROLE: Donna O'Hara, Chief Operating Officer | 02 Sep 2024 |
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UPDATED: Charitable Organisations list | 30 Aug 2024 |
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NEWS: Tagged in Childhood cancer research gets $146m boost | 19 Aug 2024 |
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NEWS: Tagged in New centre to combat superbugs | 07 Aug 2024 |
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NEWS: Tagged in Appointments August 2, 2024 | 02 Aug 2024 |
Despite having just four years of experience in medicine, Chris Brennan-Jones has won plaudits pioneering affordable and accessible treatment for childhood ear disease.
Telethon 2020 raised a record $46.3m for the Channel 7 Telethon Trust over the weekend, with 14 donors contributing the lion's share of the money.
Machine learning could enable major advances in healthcare, expanding the power of the medical sector to spot problems early.
Telethon Kids Institute’s Asha Bowen has been named as the Emerging Leader in Science at the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
A Perth startup led by three tech veterans is planning to manufacture and export a new high-speed COVID testing machine after getting backing from the state government.
The pharmaceutical and medical technology sector in WA has launched an industry association, more than one year after the state government promised its own growth plan for the industry.
Former treasurer Ben Wyatt has been appointed to the board of medical research organisation Telethon Kids Institute, his first role since leaving from politics.
With the big iron ore miners continuing to make record profits, is the WA community getting a fair return?
Local business VeinTech has taken home a $10,000 prize after winning a prestigious medical technology competition.
Fifty Perth-based companies and organisations - including education institutions, numerous local startups and not for profits and mining giants have been announced as finalists for the INCITE Awards - WA’s longest running ICT Awards program.
Where will dozens of departing members of state parliament find themselves in the months ahead?
Former WA treasurer Ben Wyatt has accepted his third board role since retiring from politics in March, joining Woodside Petroleum as a non-executive director.
AI can find answers to childhood disease, with the right data and researchers.
Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research and its projects have won a $1.7 million grant from the state’s medical research fund, while UWA researchers will receive $1.2 million.
The Minderoo Foundation co-founder wants the business sector to understand the importance of investing in early childhood development.
GenusPlus Group managing director David Riches was named First Amongst Equals at the 2022 40under40 Awards, ahead of a diverse cohort of Western Australia’s young business leaders.
Jonathan Carapetis has been recognised for his infectious disease discoveries and elected to be one of 22 fellows inducted into the Australian Academy of Sciences this year.
Donna Faragher is hoping common sense prevails as parliament delves into the complexities of the state’s child development services.
VeinTech, and researchers at Telethon Kids Institute, are among the medical researchers who will tomorrow win $2.2 million of grants through the state’s health future fund.
HBF has awarded two new contracts to support medical research initiatives at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research and Telethon Kids Institute.
Our weekly appointments wrap includes Thomas Nador, Eric Streitberg, Danicia Quinlan, Shaun McRobert, Samuel McSkimming, Derry Simpson, Daniel Smith and Michael Kerman.
Not for profits are grappling with remuneration for their directors, with one major group scaling back its payments.
Former politician and prominent board director Ben Wyatt has been announced as the new chair of Perth Festival, which has also appointed three new members to its board.
The federal budget has significantly expanded a Telethon Kids Institute-led early intervention scheme to treat autism, devoting more than $22 million to boost the pilot program.
The state’s commercial health-related research and technology sector has matured.
Our weekly appointments wrap includes Tanya Trevisan, Tommie van der Walt, David Hughes-Owen, Chris Elliott, Michael Beros, Terri Taylor, Jo Gaines and Jean Perkins.
The state government will explore the need for additional juvenile detention facilities in Western Australia as part of a review into Banksia Hill.
One of Perth’s oldest and most respected medical research institutes has launched a new South Australian operation, as part of a broader planned expansion.
Former WA treasurer Ben Wyatt has become an adviser to Australian Capital Equity, adding to the network of powerful individuals close to its chair Kerry Stokes.
A streamlined data platform will cut years-long waits for vital research data down to mere months in what health agencies hope will prove a boon for the sector’s innovation capability.
The state government has awarded $4.3 million to nine health and medical projects, including developing new therapy for liver cancer and delaying Alzheimer’s disease progression.
A Telethon Kids Institute program supporting about 700 Western Australian families is set to receive three years of funding valued at $13.8m from the National Disability Insurance Agency.
A collaborative new program will train artists to use their skills in the enhancement of positive mental health outcomes for the young.
The Telethon Kids institute was the big winner from the state government’s latest round of medical research funding, securing nearly half of the $25 million on offer.
Major charity Telethon Kids Institute is to be chaired by Naomi Flutter, succeeding high-profile Julie Bishop as the organisation prepares to roll out a new name and strategic plan.
Our weekly appointments wrap includes Josh Zimmerman, Naomi Flutter, Dean Mudford, Eve Drain, John Stephenson, Sybrandt Van Dyk and David Tsai.
A new medical manufacturing facility has been launched in Western Australia to combat antibiotic-resistant superbugs.
A multi-partner funding initiative valued at more than $146 million has been launched to bolster childhood cancer research currently being undertaken by PCH and Telethon Kids Institute.
Experienced Perth businessman Gary Lyons will play tennis for 25 consecutive hours to raise funds for The Kids Research Institute Australia.
One of WA’s most established research institutes is reinventing itself and the way it does business.
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