2024 Research Grants
Autistic children the real winners from online gaming
Online gaming could be beneficial for pre-teens on the autism spectrum, with new research by the University of Adelaide indicating
7NEWS Exclusive: Popular computer game making breakthrough
A popular computer game is making a breakthrough for autistic children. South Australian researchers have been using Minecraft to help CRF funds research into zero alcohol products – is it alcohol advertising in disguise?
Zero alcohol products are under the microscope with South Australian researchers asking if they are getting kids hooked on the
Helping or hindering – alcohol in disguise
Alcohol free drinks are being promoted as healthy and safe alternatives to full strength alcohol, but with no regulatory restrictions2023 Research Grants
Cool Brain Hall of Fame to help children understand and appreciate learning differences.
Media Release : Flinders University Sharing the real-life stories of actors, authors, musicians, scientists and others will help challenge the
Do you have a child aged 6-12 years old with Down syndrome?
This study is being undertaken by Professor Joanne Arciuli and Annemarie Murphy within the Communication, Cognition, and Wellbeing Research Group
Vital medical research supported
Posted on Nov 2 2022 by Lee Gaskin The University of Adelaide Newsroom Seven University of Adelaide research projects have together received more
CRF Grants $1.5M to children’s research conducted in South Australia in 2023
South Australian researchers will receive $1.5million in grants from the Channel 7 Children’s Research Foundation (CRF) throughout 2023 for research2022 Research Grants
Promising epilepsy treatment trials brings hope of seizure-free life for children | 7NEWS Adelaide Exclusive
New research from the University of South Australia could deliver a breakthrough for children suffering one of the most severe forms of New study to help children with most severe epilepsy
Media Release: University of South Australia … New research from the University of South Australia could deliver a breakthrough for
New research to block the action of damaged genes may reverse rare and devastating childhood illnesses
Media Release : The University of Adelaide … It is one thing to track down and define genetic disorders, but
CRF Announces $1.5M in grants to take children’s research to new heights in 2022
South Australian researchers have been awarded $1.5million in grants by the Channel 7 Children’s Research Foundation to conduct quality research2021 Research Grants
7News I South Australian scientists believe they may have found a potential cure for childhood obesity.
EXCLUSIVE: Researchers from the University of South Australia have discovered that by swallowing tiny particles of sand, you can keep
Dig in: Sand serves up a possible cure for obesity.
Engineered particles of purified sand could be the next anti-obesity therapy as new research from the University of South Australia
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 dollars) in grant funding to
Survivors of domestic abuse can shatter the cycle of domestic violence
It’s a commonly held belief that children who grow up with domestic violence are more likely to perpetuate domestic abuse2020 Research Grants
South Australian researchers find boiled peanuts could help reduce children’s peanut allergies.
A new clinical trial, funded by the Channel 7 Children’s Research Foundation (CRF), has found that boiling peanuts can help upEarly in life outcomes of children of mothers with child protection system involvement. What factors are protective and what factors predict poorer infant outcomes?
Chief Investigator: Professor Leonie Segal Funding Amount: $99,997 Recipient: University of South Australia Overview: Child maltreatment in SA is unacceptablyThe crossover of children from OOHC into youth justice: identifying opportunities for early intervention
Chief Investigator: Dr Catia Malvaso Funding Amount: $95,850 Recipient: University of Adelaide Overview: The cross-over of children from out-of-home careEvaluation of ex vivo human CD4 T cell immune response against peanut allergens for a novel therapeutic peanut allergy vaccine
Chief Investigator: Preethi Eldi (Early Career Researcher) Funding Amount: $38,000 Recipient: University of South Australia Overview: Food allergy affects up-to2019 Research Grants
South Australian researchers find boiled peanuts could help reduce children’s peanut allergies.
A new clinical trial, funded by the Channel 7 Children’s Research Foundation (CRF), has found that boiling peanuts can help up
Clinical trial shows boiled peanuts could help overcome child peanut allergy
Media Release : 19:00 AEDT Wednesday 11 January 2022 Boiling peanuts for up to 12 hours could help overcome children’s
Prescribing of psychiatric drugs to Australian kids on the rise
Media Release: University of Adelaide… Australian doctors are prescribing more psychiatric drugs to children and adolescents, researchers from the UniversityMaternal iodine intake, thyroid function in pregnancy and executive function of children at 6 years of age.
Chief Investigator: Dr Shao Jia Zhou Funding Amount: $74,577 Recipient: University of Adelaide Overview: Iodine is essential for thyroid hormone2017 Research Grants
South Australian researchers find boiled peanuts could help reduce children’s peanut allergies.
A new clinical trial, funded by the Channel 7 Children’s Research Foundation (CRF), has found that boiling peanuts can help up