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        Student Opportunities

        Our research teams are among the world’s best and we have strong affiliations with Perth Children's Hospital and all major Western Australian universities, particularly The University of Western Australia and Curtin University.

        Welcome to the our Student Opportunities page - we appreciate your interest in studying at Telethon Kids Institute, where we're committed to training the next generation of child health researchers.

        This is reflected in our strategic plan through a specific goal to build capacity and excellence in our people, in recognition that they are our greatest asset. This includes our higher degree students.

        We want the very best students working here with us and in return, we'll ensure the highest quality supervision, excellent facilities and work environment, and career development opportunities.

         

        Our current students

        The Institute has around 200 students enrolled from universities in Perth, nationally and internationally, conducting research projects from laboratory-based projects to population-wide studies.

        We have students completing Honours, Masters, PhD and Doctor of Medicine degrees and a number of students undertaking formal work placements.

        Student support program

        We provide an environment where students thrive and are comprehensively supported to succeed in their studies and beyond. Some of the support available to students includes:

        • Our Student Leadership Group which plans, supports and advocates for students consist of students, supervisors, senior staff and professional support. It is the main representative body at the Institute that advances the interests of students.
        • We have comprehensive professional development opportunities including scientific writing, career support and planning, networking, PhD planning, health and wellbeing support and a raft of other options to support students, no matter their career path.
        • The Institute provides funding to students to support research needs during their candidature. This funding can be used towards resources, laptops, software, candidature-related travel, conferences and any other area that will directly support your candidature.
        • Students can also access our Employee Wellness Service, with up to four, free and confidential psychological counselling sessions each year.

        Telethon Kids proudly welcomes students for all backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, students with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities, neurodiverse and culturally and linguistically diverse students. We aim to create a safe and welcoming culture for all people at the Institute.

        Since I have been a student at the Telethon Kids Institute, I have had so much support and guidance. In my first month I went on the Student Development Program, with workshops and inspirational talks designed to give advice and insight to students. I got a lot of advice on deadlines and requirements that I would need to meet, but also who I could go to for support. Now I'm loving the student community that I've become a part of. Doing ground-breaking research in such a supportive environment is amazing.

        - PhD Student Kelly Martinovich

         

        Formal Work Placements

        Formal placements

        This is for students that are undertaking a formal placement as part of their degree or a program.

        If you wish to undertake a formal placement through your university, please send through a description (e.g. McCusker Centre, Aurora Intern, Biomed students) and any other placement-related documentation from your university/organisation. It is helpful to send through information about your proposed supervisor and/or team at Telethon Kids if this is confirmed.

        Please contact StudentAdmin.SMB@telethonkids.org.au if you are interested in undertaking a formal work placement.

        Year 10 Work Experience Student

        If you are a Year 10 student seeking work experience as part of your school’s work experience program, please send through any documentation from your school as well as preferred dates.

        Please contact StudentAdmin.SMB@telethonkids.org.au if you are interested in undertaking your work experience at Telethon Kids.

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        2024 Student Project Booklet

        A summary of all the projects new and prospective students can be a part of while undertaking a higher degree by research at the Telethon Kids Institute.

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        We're here to help

        If you’re interested in studying at Telethon Kids Institute or simply have some questions, please contact Ben Andrews (Student Manager) or Jo Kearney (Student Coordinator) for more information.