Prof. Fiona Stanley
Director, Telethon Institute for Child Health Research
Director, Telethon Institute for Child Health Research
Named Australian of the Year in 2003, Professor Stanley is a vocal advocate for the needs of children and their families. She is the founding Director of the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research, a multi-disciplinary centre conducting research into the prevention of major childhood illnesses. She is a Professor in the School of Paediatrics and Child Health at the University of Western Australia, and the Chair of the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth. In 2004, Professor Stanley was honoured as a “National Living Treasure” by the National Trust. She is the UNICEF Australia Ambassador for Early Childhood Development and has served on the Prime Minister’s Science, Engineering and Innovation Council (PMSEIC) for several years.