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Healthy skin guideline hits the mark

The first ever National Healthy Skin Guideline has become the gold standard for the treatment, prevention and public health control of skin infections in Indigenous populations in Australia and provides a positive framework for healthy skin.

Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common chronic, life-shortening genetic condition affecting young Australians. There is no cure but researchers are working to prevent the onset of lung disease.

Intellectual Disability

About 2 per cent of children are estimated to have an intellectual disability. The cause of the condition is unknown in at least 50 per cent of cases.

Bullying

Bullying is now regarded as a health problem and not just a disciplinary problem. Increasing evidence shows both traditional bullying (e.g. hitting, teasing) and cyberbullying have lasting effects on young people (both those who bully and those who are bullied), including damage to self-esteem, academic results and mental health.

Impact: Collaboration

On this Research Impact page, we list stories helping demonstrate how we collaborate with other leaders, innovators, communities, and international stakeholders to ensure excellent research results. The better our results, the better the chances of research making a real difference.

WAACHS Regional Profiles

The WAACHS regional profiles look at all four volumes of results across the ATSIC regions of Western Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention Evaluation Project (ATSISPEP)

The NATSISPEP will formally evaluate a range of existing Indigenous suicide prevention programs and services to develop an evidence base for 'what works'.

Aboriginal Research Standards

The Institute's Standards for the Conduct of Aboriginal Health Research outline our ways of working with Aboriginal communities and peoples.

Our research

At The Kids Research Institute Australia, we've been thinking of the kids for 35 years. We are finding the answers to some of the biggest problems facing the health and wellbeing of children and families. Our Research Themes host defined programs of work where the Institute has clear strengths and capacity. Our overarching commitment to First Nations Health and Equity is embedded across all our work and features as a core consideration in each Research Theme. The Institute is committed to ending the disparity in health and wellbeing outcomes between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal kids and families.