STAN PERRON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION HEALTH RESEARCH GRANT RECIPIENTS 2025

It was a significant year for the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation, with continued support for community organisations alongside growing investment in health research across Western Australia.

Research and Partnerships Manager Dr Gervase Chaney said that since launching a dedicated funding program, the Foundation was now making a major contribution across a broad range of research initiatives.

“Our funding has supported leading researchers, new clinical programs and innovative platforms that are accelerating the development of better diagnostics, treatments and care - particularly in areas affecting children’s early development, communication, mental health and rare diseases,” said Dr Chaney.

Key initiatives supported in 2025 include:

  • Nasal therapies to prevent ear and respiratory infections

  • Personalised supports to help autistic children communicate and thrive

  • Novel therapeutics for children with rare genetic disorders

  • Improved coordination of care for families during pregnancy and early parenting

  • Expanded clinical research and diagnostic capacity for children with cerebral palsy

  • Enhanced research and data platforms, including ORIGINS and a new human milk biorepository

  • Improved forecasting and analytics to protect children from future epidemics

  • Support for children with language challenges to reduce long-term mental health impacts

  • Probiotic research to prevent childhood pneumonia and asthma

Mental health has been a key focus, with work underway to improve trauma support for young children and strengthen system-wide capability through partnerships with the Mental Health Commission, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, universities and research institutes.

“Looking ahead, we will continue to build strong partnerships and invest in research that ensures every child - no matter their circumstances - has the opportunity to live a healthy, connected and fulfilling life.”

For a full list of recipients, visit the Health Research Recipients page.

Megan Putlandlatest