Unleashing the potential of chronically ill children
OUR VISION
Child UnLimited is an Australian network of researchers, clinicians, advocates and families with a shared vision: to improve the clinical care and quality of life of children, adolescents and young adults living with a chronic illness or disability.
Living with a Chronic Illness or Disability
In this video, Tiana, Keith, and Oscar share their story from a young person's perspective while Heather, the mother of Rebecca, tells her story about living with a chronic illness.
Did you know?
More than 1.2 million Australian children live with chronic illness. These children and their families face many problems every day - poor physical health and school achievement, disrupted social networks, significant distress and financial toxicity.
Co-designing Solutions
Listen to Tiana, Keith, Oscar and Heather discuss solutions to the challenges they faced along their journey with a chronic illness or disability.
Who we are
Child UnLimited brings together more than 100 world leading researchers and clinicians from Australia’s child health research community.
What our network will achieve
New research driven by children and families
Reduced burden and variance in care
Cost-effective models of care to improve outcomes
Children who achieving their academic potential
Resilient and well-informed families
Active and engaged government and policy partners
Latest News
New Partnership - Luminesce Alliance Psychosocial Enabling Platform
Latest News
The Child UnLimited Parliamentary Launch was held on 11th of September, 2023
By acting now, we can change the lives of the 1 in 5 children in Australia with chronic illness: we can help them realise their personal potential and advance the future of Australia.
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.