The Hospital Research Foundation Group Impact Report - Flipbook - Page 57
FAMILY HEALTH
Giving kids the best start in life
Getting a good start in life is paramount to overall health
and wellbeing, but can be difficult where there are health
challenges or social disadvantage.
With your support, we are helping vulnerable families access
the basics in life, for kids to feel a sense of belonging and
improving diagnosis for childhood conditions.
YOUR IMPACT IN 2023:
Improving access to social services
for vulnerable families, through a
better screening process at hospital
presentations
Using AI to develop new or enhance
existing approaches to diagnosis,
treatment, screening or health pathways
for a range of childhood conditions
Supporting grassroots charity Treasure
Boxes provide nursery equipment and
other basics to families in poverty,
homelessness and domestic violence
Investigating whether there is any genetic
link to neurodevelopmental disorders such
as cerebral palsy.
19 Kidsflix events were held across South
Australia, Victoria and NSW in 2023!
Kidsflix is a unique event that provides free
and inclusive movie experiences for families
and children living with:
• Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
• Chronic health conditions
• Disability
• Special needs.
YOU CAN HELP!
"Thank you for providing such a
wonderful experience for me and
my daughter. She would often find
going to the movies ‘tricky’, but this
was a safe place for her. We really
appreciate the experience for so
Every child and family attending
Kidsflix is sponsored by a local
community member or business.
Want to get involved? Contact us
via contactus@kidsflix.org.au
many reasons." – Leah and family
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