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Very preterm babies at risk of declining lung function throughout childhood

A The Kids Research Institute Australia study published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health has found that survivors of very preterm birth face declining lung function

InFocus Interview: Kirsten Hancock on multigenerational disadvantage in Australia

An InFocus Research Interview with Kirsten Hancock of the Human Capability Team at The Kids Research Institute Australia on multigenerational disadvantage in Australia.

Lancet paper finds hormone therapy for trans young people can improve mental health - but authors say more research is desperately needed

A Lancet-published review of the evidence around the use of gender-affirming hormones and surgery in trans children and adolescents has found such interventions can lead to a marked improvement in mental health outcomes and quality of life.

New The Kids Board members

We are delighted to announce two outstanding appointments to our Board of Directors. Joining the Board are Fiona Drummond and Jane Muirsmith.

Nine out of ten young people in detention found to have severe neuro-disability

Nine out of ten incarcerated youth examined by The Kids researchers as part of a ground-breaking study had some form of neuro-disability.

The Impact of Poverty - interview with Louise Giolitto

Poverty invades every aspect of a child’s life and, as a growing body of research tells us, affects physical and mental wellbeing as well as future opportunitie

New RHD research collaboration with Danila Dilba Health Service

The Kids Research Institute Australia and Menzies School of Health Research have joined forces with Danila Dilba Health Service to look at improving treatment for RHD.

Building strong foundations for healthy brain development

An InFocus Research Interview with Kirsten Hancock of the Human Capability Team at The Kids Research Institute Australia on multigenerational disadvantage in Australia.

Inaugural Winner of the Deborah Lehmann Research Award

Congratulations goes to Celestine Aho, the inaugural winner of the $30,000 Deborah Lehmann Research Award.

Great Southern to benefit from 10 year Early Years Initiative

New ways to deliver more effective, evidenced-informed child development services will be forged through an innovative community partnership in the Central Great Southern.

Urgent action needed to stop 500 preventable deaths

A new report predicts rheumatic heart disease (RHD) will lead to over 500 preventable deaths and cost the Australian health system $317 million by 2031 if no further action to tackle the disease is taken.

Trans Pathways researcher recognised as one of Australia’s Tomorrow Makers

Youth mental health researcher Penelope Strauss has been named an AMP Tomorrow Maker – the first researcher from The Kids Research Institute Australia to win one of the annual AMP Foundation grants.

New report to shape early years services in Midland

A new report on families with 0-4 year olds in the Midland area aims to help shape development of the sector and ensure parents are better placed to access support in their efforts to ensure the healthy development of their babies and toddlers.

Wet cough campaign aims to nip lung disease in the bud

The Kids Research Institute Australia lung health researchers have launched a campaign to raise awareness of wet cough and lung disease in Aboriginal children.

New research to tackle rising food allergies in kids

new research at The Kids Research Institute Australia will look at the diets of mums to see if regularly eating more eggs or peanuts during pregnancy and while breastfeeding

The Kids researchers awarded Raine Medical Research Foundation funding

Congratulations to Dr Gail Alvares and Dr Rachel Foong, who have been awarded funding from the Raine Medical Research Foundation.

New CoLab funding supports innovative therapeutic playgroup trial

It’s hoped a new therapeutic playgroup being trialled in Perth will help parents and caregivers cut through the stress and become more confident.

$2 million grant to develop diagnostic tool for rheumatic fever

The Kids Research Institute Australia & Menzies School of Health Research will lead an international project to develop a diagnostic tool for acute rheumatic fever.

Child health a focus in national research grants

The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers have been awarded more than $8 million in prestigious project grants from the NHMRC.