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Multigenerational disadvantage in Australia

This study aims to examine the experience of multiple disadvantages in two generations of Australian families, and how these experiences relate to the trajectories of children, the third generation.

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The Impact of Unfavourable Climatic Conditions on Children and Families

This project aims to explore the impacts of unfavourable climatic conditions on children and families.

News & Events

Pregnant women urged to avoid e-cigarettes

Women who are pregnant or who think they could be have been urged to avoid using e-cigarettes, due to lack of evidence about their safety.

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State-first program to accelerate digital health in WA

A consortium of partners across the WA medical research sector will develop and deliver the State’s first digital health-specific program.

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Rheumatic heart disease remains a major killer in Oceania region

A new study shows that people living in the Oceania region, including Australia, have the highest risk in the world of dying from rheumatic heart disease.

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Telethon celebrates 50th anniversary

This year sees WA’s much loved Channel 7 Perth Telethon reach a huge milestone, with 2017 marking the annual event’s 50th year of children's health fundraising.

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Can a simple urine test predict asthma? New study aims to find out

The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers are investigating whether a simple urine test could predict whether young children with wheezing symptoms will go on to develop asthma.

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WA’s top health experts call for immediate action on junk food advertising on government property

WA’s leading health agencies have joined forces to call on the State Government to immediately end junk food advertising on government property.

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Families flock outdoors to find COVID silver lining

A The Kids Research Institute Australia study which looked at how Western Australian families coped with COVID-19 restrictions has shown many parents managed to find the silver lining in WA’s lockdown last year.

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International Women’s Day: Question & Answer

Today, and every day, we celebrate the inspiring female researchers, students and professional staff who work at The Kids Research Institute Australia, and the contribution they make to child health research in Australia.