Children's Cancer Institute Australia
About
Children's Cancer Institute Australia (CCI) is a national medical research institute dedicated to finding a cure for childhood cancer. Based in Sydney with operations at UNSW, CCI conducts translational research across three themes: Therapeutic Discovery, Cancer Biology, and Clinical Translation. They operate the Zero Childhood Cancer program, Australia's first national personalised medicine program for high-risk paediatric cancers.
Tips for Applicants
CCI primarily conducts its own research rather than grant-making to external organisations. Organisations seeking to partner should focus on aligning with their research themes: Therapeutic Discovery, Cancer Biology, and Clinical Translation. The Zero Childhood Cancer program represents a major collaborative opportunity - interested parties should contact the Research Development & Partnerships team. Corporate partners can engage through their partnerships program and signature fundraising events.
Giving Philosophy
CCI operates as an operational research institute rather than a traditional grant-making foundation. Their model involves raising funds to support their own in-house research programs, clinical trials, and the Zero Childhood Cancer national program. They collaborate with hospitals, universities, and research partners across Australia, with a focus on translating scientific discoveries into clinical outcomes for children with cancer.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $21.5M | $82.9M | $81.8M | $31.0M |
| FY2022 | $13.0M | $65.5M | $82.9M | $37.0M |
| FY2021 | $19.8M | $82.5M | $79.6M | $42.9M |
| FY2020 | $10.7M | $52.0M | $57.4M | $30.7M |
| FY2019 | $12.6M | $54.8M | $50.2M | $37.8M |
| FY2018 | $9.9M | $48.4M | $44.6M | $38.6M |
| FY2017 | $8.7M | $48.0M | $43.0M | $37.0M |
| 7yr total | $96.3M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||