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. ​

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.  

Study opportunities

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

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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Follow our team on social media and keep up to date with our projects! 

Our supporters

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