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Pregnant women sought for autism study

Pregnant women who already have an autistic child are being sought for a study by the Autism Research Team at WA's The Kids for Child Health Research.

Pool fencing laws will save toddlers

The Kids for Child Health Research congratulates the WA State Government on its decision not to water down pool fencing legislation.

WA families to help find triggers for childhood leukaemia

West Australian families are being asked to play a vital role in a major new national study to unravel the causes of childhood leukaemia.

How well are we raising our children?

A ground breaking study of WA 5-year olds has found that more than a quarter of the children have developmental difficulties that could have life-long impacts.

Chance to prevent asthma missed

Two Australian scientists are spearheading an international campaign that's challenging the way asthma drugs are developed and tested.

Infections leave life-long scars

High rates of recurrent infection are a major risk to the health of Aboriginal children and are comparable to those of third world countries.

New study shows no consistent decrease in child maltreatment

A new study of child maltreatment over the last 20 years in developed countries has found no consistent decrease in rates despite a raft of policy initiatives.

Telethon Institute appoints new Director

Leading paediatrician and infectious diseases specialist Professor Jonathan Carapetis has been named Director of The Kids for Child Health Research.