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Whooping cough vaccine could help in the fight against food allergies

A dose of the whooping cough vaccine might reduce cases of childhood food allergies according to latest research by the Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases based at The Kids Research Institute Australia.

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New funding to support innovative research projects

Two The Kids Research Institute Australia research teams have been awarded more than $3.5 million to fund innovative projects.

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Universal protocols for Strep A surveillance set to transform research for world-first vaccine

A global consortium of Group A Streptococcus (Strep A) researchers has launched a series of best practice surveillance protocols designed to unite international research efforts for a world-first Strep A vaccine.

Research impact

Discover the impact of our achievements in the "real world". Our children's health research is having a genuine effect on improving the lives of kids worldwide.

Launching The Kids

Western Australia’s biggest and only medical research institute dedicated to improving kids’ health and wellbeing, has rebranded to The Kids Research Institute Australia.

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Thinking of The Kids is central to child health research institute rebrand

Western Australia’s biggest and only medical research institute dedicated to improving kids’ health and wellbeing has rebranded to The Kids Research Institute Australia.

Impact Report 2023

At The Kids Research Institute Australia, our vision is simple - happy healthy kids. We bring together community, researchers, practitioners, policy

Annual Report 2022

The Kids Research Institute Australia's annual report highlights the accomplishments of our researchers, furthering our mission to secure a happier, healthier future for kids everywhere.

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Meet Jacinta - STARS Award Recipient

Jacinta Walton is a bright and energetic powerhouse and proud Noongar woman who joined The Kids in 2019, and was recently named a STARS Award recipient.

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Wesfarmers tops 2019 GivingLarge Report

The major funder of the Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases based at The Kids Research Institute Australia has been recognised as Australia’s most generous giver.