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Trio of SIDS research projects launched

We are thrilled to have embarked on a trio of SIDS research studies, thanks to the support of our incredible […]

Shine Blue – 7/11/2023

We are so thankful for the incredible support pledged to our cause by our Shine Blue Star businesses for 2023. […]

Geelong Homes Charity Home Sells for SIDS research

Geelong Homes has undertaken a pledge to build a 2nd charity home to raise essential funds to help our cause. Funds raised through the sale of the home will support our scientific research partnerships.

Uniting for Charlie Gala Ball – 27/5/2023

A Night to Remember: Uniting for Charlie Gala Ball 2023 On Saturday, May 27th, 2023, the River’s Gift – Uniting […]

Jasmyn’s Carnival Ball – 10/07/2021

Liz and Ben Willcox have hosted Uniting for Jasmyn Gala Balls in 2019, 2020 and 2021 in Redcliffe, Queenland. The […]

Could genetics hold the key to preventing SIDS?

A state-of-the-art genetic biobank, funded exclusively by charitable organisation River’s Gift, could hold the key to preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

SIDS Genetic Research in Australia

River’s Gift fund ground-breaking 3- year SIDS genetic research project in Australia, with the University of South Australia and The University of Adelaide.

SIDS breakthrough: Why babies shouldn’t sleep face down

International research involving the University of Adelaide has uncovered a developmental abnormality in babies – especially in premature babies and in boys

River’s Gift is Australia’s solely SIDS focused charity, dedicated to funding world leading scientific research, providing safe sleep education and raising awareness of this devastating syndrome.

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