Financial Markets Foundation for Children (FMFC) Research Symposium

Tue Jun 09 2026 at 10:30 am to 04:00 pm UTC+10:00

The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne | Parkville

Department of Paediatrics Melbourne Medical School
Publisher/HostDepartment of Paediatrics Melbourne Medical School
Financial Markets Foundation for Children (FMFC) Research Symposium
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Join us to hear about research and projects working to promote the health and welfare of children in Australia.
About this Event

Financial Markets Foundation for Children (FMFC) exists to promote the health and welfare of children in Australia through the funding of research programs and a wide range of other projects designed specifically to improve the well-being of the future of Australia - our children.

This event will provide an opportunity to hear from the FMFC Chairs of four research areas, each at a leading Australian university: Chair of Developmental Mental Health Professor Dave Coghil (UoM), Chair of Neonatal Paediatrics Professor Rod Hunt (Monash University), Chair of Paediatric Population Health Professor Raghu Lingam (UNSW), and Chair of Translational Childhood Medicine Professor Natasha Nassar (USYD).

It will include a plenary by Professor Sharon Goldfeld on the challenges and opportunities for early childhood development in Australia, and a showcase of early career research prsentations.

The Symposium will be followed by a networking event from 4pm.


Agenda

🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Welcome and formalities
🕑: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Who are the Chairs? Health Beginnings - A shared research agenda
Host: Professor Dave Coghil
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:45 PM
Early Child Development - The landscape and opportunities in Australia
Host: Professor Sharon Goldfeld
🕑: 01:45 PM - 04:00 PM
Research Showcase - Featuring early career research
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Networking Opportunity
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, Ella Latham Theatre, Parkville, Australia

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