2021 Annual Report; 45 years funding research to improve the lives of children.
We are proud to report that since 1976, the Foundation has given $43.5M (in today’s
Our Annual Research Grant Program
We grant around $1.5 million a year to supporting quality research within the universities, research institutes, and health service organisations of South Australia.
Basic science projects, clinical studies and community-based studies in any area of research into children’s health, education and welfare are considered.
Our Research Commitment
Supporting research into the cause, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of any condition that may affect the health, education or welfare of children is at our core.
We are especially committed to funding research into young minds, chronic illness and disability, foetal development, and systems of care and education.
Partner With The Foundation
We’re excited to announce that Australian businesses and communities can now partner with us to support quality children’s research.
If you would like to learn more about forming a unique partnership with the Channel 7 Children’s Research Foundation of South Australia, we’d love to hear from you.
Explore Our Research and Outcomes
For 45 years, our dedication to advancing research into children’s health, education and welfare has not wavered. To date, around $42M has been granted to almost 1000 research projects conducted within the world-class medical research and service organisations of South Australia.
Can LEGO® robotics therapy reduce anxiety and improve social skills among teenagers on the spectrum?
29 November 2021 Caring Futures Institute News, Flinders University A collaborative research project involving Flinders
CRF grant to support growth of RaceRunning; the fleet-of-foot sport that’s helping kids with cerebral palsy
Every 20 hours, an Australian child is born with cerebral palsy (CP), a neurodevelopmental disability
Autistic kids sleep study a world first
At the age of eight, Chase Mazurek has rarely had a good night’s sleep. He
Every 20 hours, an Australian child is born with cerebral palsy (CP), a neurodevelopmental disability that affects their motor movements, such as the ability to walk, run and maintain balance.
A lifelong condition with no known cure, children with cerebral palsy can find it difficult to participate in sports and physical activities with their school peers, which can affect their confidence and self-esteem.
Now, a new study from the University of South Australia is exploring the potential of a unique sport – RaceRunning – to help children with CP improve their movement, social connections, and mental health.
Conducted in partnership with the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN) and funded by the Channel 7 Children’s Research Foundation, the study will engage 10-15 children and teens (aged 6-17 years old) with cerebral palsy in a 12-week RaceRunning study during which their physical, social, and mental health will be monitored.
Join us in celebrating South Australia's remarkable people taking developments in children's research to new heights
We’re putting the spotlight on CRF’s research grant alumni to share the dedicated work they undertake to help every child live the happiest and healthiest life they can, and deserve. Excellence, dedication, perseverance, and lab coats…it’s all there!