The Albanese Government is celebrating 40 years of the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and investing in more life-changing research, through the establishment of the Distinguished Fellow for Prevention and Early Intervention in Child Health.

The Government is committing $5 million to establish the Distinguished Fellow position. The funding will be used to support the salaries of the Distinguished Fellow, as well as Postdoctoral Fellows, Research Assistants and PhD Scholarships, along with research costs.

The investment will provide leadership to support medical research into prevalent childhood conditions including obesity, cardiovascular disease, mental health and disability.

Prevention and early intervention in these conditions are vital if we are to address the findings of the Intergenerational Report and the impacts on the health care system.

MCRI is Australia’s largest child health research institute and a global leader in child health research.  

Quote attributable to the Prime Minister:

“For 40 years the MCRI has been a global leader in children’s health research.

“My Government is proud to partner with MCRI so our world leading researchers have the best opportunities to support healthier childhoods for Australians now and into the future.”

Quotes attributable to Minister Butler:

“There is little in the world more important than the health of our children.

“MCRI is a national asset and we are pleased to support them to continue improving diagnosis, developing early interventions and pioneering new treatments.”

“Research is key to ensuring Australia’s next generation has access to the best possible health care.”