In March 2026 the Australian Government launched a new National Strategic Framework for Chronic Conditions 2026–2035, backed by a $109.9 million Chronic Conditions Prevention and Integrated Care Program over three years (with ongoing funding of $38.3 million a year from 2029–30). Rather than treating diseases in isolation, the framework focuses on shared risk factors across related chronic conditions, relevant to the many children and young people who live with more than one condition at once. Grant applications are expected to open in mid-2026, with funded projects starting from December 2026. It's a decade-long opportunity to build the evidence base for better, more integrated care for kids with chronic illness.

First Nations families are helping shape a new model of paediatric cardiac care through Bridging the Heart Gap, a groundbreaking program designed to deliver more timely and culturally safe treatment closer to home.

Led by the Queensland Children’s Hospital cardiac team and supported by nearly $2 million in MRFF funding, the initiative partners with communities in Far North Queensland and Western Australia to co-design care pathways grounded in trust, cultural connection, and equity.

💡 Learn more about how Bridging the Heart Gap is transforming care for First Nations children and families across Australia here.

Rare Disease Day 2025 at Child UnLimited: Voices for Change! Join us as we reflect on an unforgettable Rare Disease Day, where families, researchers, and advocates gathered to amplify the challenges and triumphs in rare disease care. Dive into how we're working together to bring about transformative healthcare policies and support systems. This is just the beginning of a movement where every voice counts. Read more about our collective journey here. 💜🌟

🌟 Exciting Collaboration Alert: Luminesce Alliance Partnership! Child UnLimited is thrilled to announce our new partnership with Luminesce Alliance to enhance the Psychosocial Enabling Platform. This collaboration leverages our consumer engagement expertise to shape research that addresses the psychosocial impacts of precision medicine on children and their families. Discover how this partnership will transform care and support systems, ensuring that family and patient voices lead the way in healthcare innovations. 🧬💡 Learn more about our joint efforts and the future of personalised medicine here.

🔍 Startling Findings on Chronic Illness and School Performance! Discover how hospitalisations impact the academic journey of NSW students in our groundbreaking study. Uncover the truths and explore what this means for our children's future. 📚💔 Dive into the full article here.