The Wesfarmers Wellbeing Platinum Award category goes to an innovator who has developed an outstanding innovative product, technology, process or service that advances social or medical wellbeing in the community.
This year, there are 4 finalists for the 2024 Wesfarmers Wellbeing Platinum Award.
CoraMetix Pty Ltd
Bioengineering the Next Generation 3D-Printed Polymeric Heart Valve
CoraMetix has developed bioengineered heart valves using a precise 3D-printing technique, offering distinct advantages and value proposition over existing products. Its design takes inspiration from the natural structural components found in human valves. The artificial valve operates like a real healthy valve and provides long-lasting durability.
Learn more on the CoraMetix website.
Earthlingo Pty Ltd
Earthlingo, a language learning video game
Earthlingo is an award-winning video game that teaches 28 languages through play. Players take the role of Maco, an alien crash-landed on Earth who must learn a language while exploring a 3D world and battling evil robots. Every object in the game world is an opportunity for players to build their vocabulary and sentences.
Learn more on the Earthlingo website.
Hey Sister!
A New Treatment for Period Pain, PMS and Menopausal Symptoms
Hey Sister! is a fast-acting, plant-based treatment for a range of women's health challenges, made from a single ingredient. The innovative ingredient, Khapregesic®, is a unique preparation from a rare botanical, Khaya senegalensis. It is the first regulatory-approved medicine using this plant. Hey Sister! boasts the world’s largest certified-organic medicinal plantation, ensuring full control over their supply chain.
Learn more on the Hey Sister! website.
Setonix Pharmaceuticals
Cancer immunotherapy in a tablet
Setonix Pharmaceuticals is working to develop a pill which boosts the immune response against cancer. Laboratory testing demonstrates the medication is effective by blocking a specific protein which helps improve the results of immunotherapy treatment in laboratory models. Setonix aims to develop a safe and effective drug that brings the significant advantages of cancer immunotherapy to more patients.
Learn more about Setonix Pharmaceuticals on the Telethon Kids website.
