Welcome to Klim Foundation
The Klim Foundation, established by World Champion swimmer and Olympic Gold Medallist Michael Klim (himself a CIDP sufferer) and entrepreneur Michelle Owen (caretaker), is here to raise awareness of CIDP while also providing information and support for those with CIDP, caretakers, and health professionals.
About CIDP
CIDP is a rare neurological disorder that attacks our body’s nerve fibres, numbing and weakening arm and leg muscles and striking down thousands of Australians – and possibly millions globally.Darkness surrounds the disorder. Currently there is no known therapeutic solution. Or united medical effort to find one.
Support Us
A challenge like this needs champions, including champions like you. We’re going to fight this with every nerve fibre of our being. Whether you are an individual, business or team, there are many ways you can join the fight.
How your donations make a difference.
Looking ahead to 2026, our focus is on continuing to connect with people who have CIDP and their families, expanding patient and carer support services, increasing education initiatives for healthcare professionals, and continuing our advocacy in the community and government for faster diagnosis and improved treatment access.
CIDP Patient Handbook
Printing and distribution of CIDP Patient Handbook to be provided to hospitals for patients and doctors.
CIDP Future Leaders Fellowship
Help us establish the CIDP Future Leaders Fellowship. This will enable us to support emerging researchers to build careers dedicated to solving CIDP whether for early diagnosis or better treatment.
Earlier Diagnosis & Management
Donate to enable our in person community support and information events to occur around Australia for those affected by CIDP and their families
CIDP Community Symposium
Contribute to aiding earlier diagnosis and management of CIDP through healthcare educational programs.
Principal Partner
“When I was finally diagnosed with CIDP my doctor told me that this was going to be the greatest challenge of my life. That’s an interesting thing to tell an athlete!”
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About Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)
CIDP is a rare neurological disorder that attacks our body’s nerve fibres, numbing and weakening arm and leg muscles and striking down thousands of Australians – and possibly millions globally.Darkness surrounds the disorder. Currently there is no known therapeutic solution. Or united medical effort to find one.
