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Climate Change & Child Health

This sub-project aims to fill the gap in knowledge of the effects of climate change on child health and wellbeing in Australia, and to propose data-driven adaptation trials to counter the most serious impacts.

The Heavy Metal Tooth Fairy Project

This Australian-first study will simultaneously identify childhood exposure to heavy metals in regional and remote communities and provide these communities with training in drinking water quality, STEM and dental hygiene.

TUMS

Supporting healthy tummies in bubs

Examining Sub-Fertility In a Prospective Birth Cohort

This research aims to examine subfertility in a population pregnancy cohort, analysing the underlying differences between sub fertile couples who conceive naturally, sub fertile couples who conceive using ART or non-IVF, and fertile couples.

Sub-project Summary

An outline of ORIGINS' active and completed sub-projects.

Cessation of Courier Service

ORIGINS is no longer offering courier services or home collection of samples.

Research

Maternal and Child Mental Health and Wellbeing

Examining the pathways of perinatal maternal mental health that influence child mental health outcomes.

ORIGINS

ORIGINS is the largest study of its kind in Australia, following 10,000 children, from their time in the womb, over a decade to improve child and adult health.

Benefits for ORIGINS Families

ORIGINS is an interventional cohort study, meaning participants receive timely feedback and an action plan to address any potential abnormalities.