Behavioural Sciences Unit
​Proudly supported by ​
the Kids with Cancer Foundation
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Welcome to the BSU!

​Until a cure for all childhood cancers has been found, it is our mandate to improve hospital initiatives to better support patients and their families from diagnosis to survivorship and bereavement. 

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The Behavioural Sciences Unit (BSU) was established in 2001 to conduct research studies that cover all psycho-social and behavioural aspects of paediatric cancer. The Unit is part of, and supported by, the Kids Cancer Centre, Sydney Children's Hospital. ​

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Our research

It is our mandate to lead research which enables health professionals and the hospital system to better support children and their families from the diagnosis of a serious or chronic condition through to survivorship or bereavement.  
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Study opportunities

We welcome research applications from prospective Honours, Masters by Research and PhD students. 
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Our team

We are a multidisciplinary team with representation from psychology, dietetics, paediatric oncology/haematology, social work, nursing, bereavement counselling, behavioural sciences, and exercise physiology. We also include consumer representatives for all projects.
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Our supporters

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Cancer Council NSW, Cancer Australia, Cancer Institute, NHMRC, Kids Cancer Alliance, The Kids Cancer Project, Sydney Children's Hospital Foundation, Beyondblue, ANZCHOG
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