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New collaboration to boost kids early childhood development outcomes across AustraliaA new collaboration has been launched to fast track research into action to improve outcomes in the crucial early years of child development and learning.
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New research into Vitamin D and Sunlight has created Project D-LightProject D-Light aims to understand and harness the benefits of vitamin D and sunlight for Australian children while protecting them from excess UV.
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Re-think on strategies to prevent whooping cough in newbornsGovernments should rethink strategies to prevent whooping cough in newborn infants, including booster vaccination of close contacts of the baby.
At CliniKids, the JASPER approach is for preschool and school-aged children who have differences in play and social communication skills.
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Every Friday: Child Health Research Seminars 2014Dr Howlett completed her PhD studies in 2009 at the MCRI in Melbourne, where she worked on gastric cancer cell signaling...a
The ESDM aims to promote a child’s development across all domains, including language, joint attention, imitation, cognition, play and social skills, and fine and gross motor skills.
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The effectiveness of maternal pertussis vaccination for protecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander infants against infection, 2012–2017: a retrospective cohort studyTo evaluate the effectiveness of maternal pertussis vaccination for preventing pertussis infections in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander infants under seven months of age.
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Latitudinal gradient in childhood diabetesNew research from Perth's The Kids Research Institute Australia has shown the local relevance of a worldwide pattern of increased risk of childhood type 1 diabetes.
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Researchers share their expertise with the community in CockburnResearchers from the Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases at The Kids Research Institute Australia have shared their expertise with the community in Cockburn, covering topics ranging from respiratory disease in babies to recurring ear infections in kids.
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HBF Stadium Open DayHBF Stadium & HBF Arena Open Days - Sunday 20 & 27 July The Kids researchers will be presenting to the public as part of the two open days.
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Study confirms maternal whooping cough vaccine protects babies at critical ageA The Kids Research Institute Australia and Curtin University-led study has found the maternal whooping cough vaccine given to pregnant mothers in the second or third trimester significantly reduced babies’ risk of infection, protecting them at their most vulnerable age.
View The Kids Research Institute Australia's 2024 impact report
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Telethon WeekendThe Kids Research Institute Australia will have a stand at the beneficiary expo during this year's Telethon weekend running October 25 and 26.
Read our most recent Annual and Impact reports or browse those from previous years.
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$20 million partnership a win for WA kidsIn the largest donation in Telethon history, BHP Billiton has committed $20 million over the next five years to The Kids Research Institute Australia
The impact of ground-breaking research is helping ORIGINS families
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Impact of early childhood infection on child development and school performance: a population-based studyChildhood infection might be associated with adverse child development and neurocognitive outcomes, but the results have been inconsistent.
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Rockingham to trial innovative pregnancy care programRockingham women are being urged to take part in a program trial aimed at guiding and supporting mums-to-be through a safe and healthy pregnancy.
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Dad’s Dream Inspires Global Cancer FightThe Global Symposium on Childhood Brain Tumours is bringing the world's premier childhood brain tumour researchers and scientists together in Perth.