Cruz’s Story
When Cruz was born, mother’s instinct told Bec something wasn’t right. She shares with us her incredible story to find the right answers for her son and receive the treatment he needed for previously undiagnosed craniosynostosis.
Cathy’s Story
Cathy was born in 2020 in Adelaide, South Australia. At birth, it was noted that she had prominent ridging of the sagittal suture, along with dysmorphic features. She was immediately referred to the Craniofacial Unit, and had genetic testing recommended.
Benji’s Story
Weeks after second son Benji was born, Natalie’s world went into a spin. After being admitted to hospital for an unrelated virus, a paediatric doctor observed Benji’s head shape and referred him to a specialist team at the hospital.
Ava’s Story
Ava, now 2, was diagnosed at birth with Sagittal Craniosynostosis after nurses noted unusual ridging along her head. She was seen to promptly by the craniofacial unit.
Attila’s Story
Cranio-Warrior Attila has been through a lot in the first 6 months of his life.
Mum Katharina reached out to Craniofacial Australia in a bid to raise awareness. In doing so, she leaves an invaluable footprint for other families.
Courtney’s Story
When Courtney was born in Hobart, her skull had fused too early and she was missing bone in parts of her head. Since then, she has faced countless surgeries, long recoveries, and the emotional and financial challenges of travelling from Tasmania to Adelaide for specialist care. Yet through every setback, Courtney’s courage shines.
Anne-Marie’s Story
After her routine 20 week ultrasound scan, mum Angel was called in to her GP’s office.
“The baby we’d been trying for, for almost three years would be born with a significant (1cm+) cleft lip and palate.”
Anne-Marie’s Story Read More »
City-Bay Fun Run 2025 Photos
Changing Faces, Changing Lives Adelaide | Sunday, 21 September 2025 Thank you to all of our participants who contributed to and participated in Team Craniofacial Australia on Sunday 21st September in the Adelaide Lumary City-Bay Fun Run. Because of you, Team Craniofacial Australia raised an incredible $11,000! Your efforts also saw us raise much-needed awareness
City-Bay Fun Run 2025 Photos Read More »
Xmas Party 2025
Changing Faces, Changing Lives AFL Max | 29 November 2025 Our annual Christmas Party at AFL Max was a hit! We enjoyed an afternoon of food, fun activities. We couldn’t do it without the help of some wonderful people: 🎁 A huge thank you to our volunteers who helped out on the day, including Elaheh and Dr