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The SUPER Study

We are looking for healthy young adults to take part in a study that will help us learn more about a new pertussis vaccine that we hope will offer greater protection from whooping cough.

PICOBOO Study

This is your chance to play a vital role in shaping Australia's COVID-19 vaccine program

RHYME study

Contact us If you'd like to get in touch, please contact us by phone or email. Phone: 0400 450 240 Email: rhyme@telethonkids.org.au Background The

Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

Coming up in 2021 Contact us We have a a study to suit every age range in 2021!  From babies at just six weeks for the FluBub Study, through to

Ear Health

ATOMIC Ears Study (currently recruiting) ATOMIC Ears is a study which will assess a new treatment for children having grommet surgery for chronic

Meningococcal Disease

Meningococcal disease is a rare but serious disease that can result in death if not recognised and treated quickly. Unfortunately, there is no single

Noeletta McKenzie - lived experience

Noeletta McKenzie is a Champion for Change, RHDAustralia, and community representative and advocate for the START study. How did you first learn that

Margaret and Liana - lived experience

Liana’s story begins nine years ago. It starts with a sore ankle, a fever, a trip to the emergency room and clinic and finally a diagnosis of acute

News & Events

Old, painful rheumatic heart disease treatment could be phased out

An international trial reveals 95% of rheumatic heart disease patients prefer less painful penicillin injections under the skin, aiming to improve treatment adherence.

News & Events

Unified response critical to address spread of ‘flesh eating’ bacteria

A surge in invasive group A streptococcal reports in Australia has prompted The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers to call for a unified national public health response, with cases tipped to increase.