EOI now OPEN for 2023 CRF Grants

EOI now OPEN for 2023 CRF Grants

The Channel 7 Children’s Research Foundation (CRF) 2023 grants program for basic science, clinical studies and community-based studies is now OPEN. Submission for Expressions of Interest will be accepted from
A new therapy to improve the life trajectories for the infants of emotionally dysregulated mothers

A new therapy to improve the life trajectories for the infants of emotionally dysregulated mothers

Chief Investigator: Associate Professor Anne Sved Williams Funding Amount : $99,978 Recipient: Women’s and Children’s Health Network Overview: A child’s first 1000-2000 days are clearly crucial to the underpinnings of their physical and
A preliminary evaluation of a new approach to improve the antenatal and postnatal care of infants in families experiencing psychosocial adversity

A preliminary evaluation of a new approach to improve the antenatal and postnatal care of infants in families experiencing psychosocial adversity

Chief Investigator: Dr Alyssa Sawyer Funding Amount : $99,345 Recipient: The University of Adelaide Overview: The aim of our new intervention is to provide more effective support for mothers and fathers identified during
Psychotropic medications in children and adolescents: investigating longitudinal trends and determinants of use, persistence, and outcomes

Psychotropic medications in children and adolescents: investigating longitudinal trends and determinants of use, persistence, and outcomes

Chief Investigator: Associate Professor Luke Grzeskowiak Funding Amount: $99,983 Recipient: Flinders University Overview: Considerable debate surrounds the widespread prescribing of psychotropic medications in young people. While these medications have the potential to help
Evaluation of the Autism Detection in Early Childhood–Virtual (ADEC-V)

Evaluation of the Autism Detection in Early Childhood–Virtual (ADEC-V)

Chief Investigator: Professor Robyn Young Funding Amount : $85,319 Recipient: Flinders University Overview: Although signs of autism emerge in infancy, children often do not receive a diagnosis until much later, with an
Helping children with intellectual disabilities develop real-world life skills in virtual reality

Helping children with intellectual disabilities develop real-world life skills in virtual reality

Chief Investigator: Mr Stefan Michalski [Early Career Researcher] Research Area: Improving children’s mental health and the impact of developmental disordersClinical Study. Funding Year: 2021 Funding Amount: $39,026 Recipient: University of
A randomised controlled trial of cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia in children on the autism spectrum

A randomised controlled trial of cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia in children on the autism spectrum

Chief Investigator: DR Michelle Short Research Area: Improving children’s mental health and the impact of developmental disorders. Clinical Study Funding Year: 2021 Funding Amount: $98,634 Recipient: Flinders University Overview: Children