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Elders insight leads to spine-tingling breakthrough

Dr Michael Wright remembers the 'aha' moment while working with distressed Nyoongar families to identify what was limiting engagement with services.

Meningococcal research paves way for vaccine use

A series of The Kids Research Institute Australia studies looking at safety for Meningococcal ACWY vaccines in children has led the way for its use in Australia.

UV and Vitamin D

Researchers at The Kids Research Institute Australia are continuing to hone in on the effects of ultraviolet radiation and vitamin D on the immune system.

Data reveals important clues about child abuse and neglect

Researchers working on the Developmental Pathways Project are determined to find out what makes families vulnerable to child abuse and neglect.

Decades of bullying research pays off

Professor Donna Cross and her team at The Kids Research Institute Australia have challenged and overturned damaging attitudes that saw bullying tolerated in childhood.

Supported projects

See research that has received a competitive grant from Embrace

Perinatal Trauma

This project examines the impact of perinatal dissociation and birth trauma on mothers' and infants' wellbeing during the first two years of life.

Child Dissociation

Improving understanding and support for young people who experience trauma-related dissociation – and for the people who care for them.

What is dissociation?

This page contains information on dissociation and how people may experience it.