GCA will ensure all
Australians have
access to leading
Gene-Based Therapies
Our mission is to ensure everyone in Australia, living with an inherited disease, has access to appropriate, leading gene-based therapeutic trials.
Genetic Cures Australia is a registered Australian Charity with tax deductible status.
All donations over $2 will receive an automatic tax invoice whereby donors may claim GST
A Very Special Feller
Harry Feller suffers from Usher Syndrome, a debilitating genetic syndrome causing deafness at birth and then blindness in adolescence. He has cochlear implants and can hear and speak perfectly well but we are now focusing on the imminent blindness.
GCA works through coordinated advocacy for Australian-based research into rare diseases and by financially supporting clinical trials of novel, scientifically sound therapies.
Latest News
“Rare As One” Chan - Zuckerberg Initiative awards Usher 1F Collaborative US$450,000 Grant
February 5th 2020Genetic Cures Australia is delighted to announce that our partners in research for Usher Syndrome…
Harry meets our PM Scott Morrison
March 15th, 2019After this week’s big win for the Stem Cell community with a $150 million grant committed to…
$150 million Federal Government donation to Stem Cells Australia
March 14th, 2019Minister for Health Mr. Greg Hunt has announced a $150 million Federal Government donation to Stem…
WHERE FUNDRAISING GOES
Genetic Cures Australia makes all funds raised through this site, through donations and through Government and Foundation support to go directly to scientific centres where direct research into cures for inherited genetic diseases and syndromes will be at the cutting edge. We aim for every cent to make a direct difference
Our Corporate Supporters
All research supported by Genetic Cures Australia has a scientific rationale that is not based on anecdotal evidence or patient testimonials.
We do not and never will support unfounded or unethical therapies.
Help Us Make A Better World For Our Children
PLEASE DONATE NOWGenetic Cures Australia is a registered Australian Charity with tax deductible status.
All donations over $2 will receive an automatic tax invoice whereby donors may claim GST