Welcome to the Extremely Preterm Infant Centre of Research Excellence
The Extremely Preterm Infant Centre of Research Excellence (formally Newborn Medicine CRE)
a world leading, multidisciplinary team dedicated to generating and disseminating new evidence to ensure that all babies reach their full potential.
EPIC CRE Mission Statement
"In partnership with those with lived experience, we will transform lifelong health and developmental outcomes for individuals born extremely preterm by leading pioneering research, developing targeted interventions, fostering educational growth, and promoting equitable evidence-based care."
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The SurPre Model of Care – putting the Guideline into practice
The SurPre Model of Care is a new, family‑centred approach designed to support children born extremely preterm by translating the 2024 guideline recommendations into practical care. Co‑designed with families, young adults born preterm, and health professionals, the Model responds directly to what families say matters most—clear care plans, the right level of follow‑up, and a consistent point of contact. From 2025 to 2028, the Model is being implemented across four Melbourne newborn follow‑up clinics as part of a research study exploring its feasibility, acceptability, and cost. To learn more about the Model, how it works, and how families and clinicians are shaping its future click here.
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