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2007 Fiona Stanley Award presented to Kerry Stokes

The 2007 Fiona Stanley Award has been presented to Mr Kerry Stokes AO in recognition of his outstanding contribution to child health research.

Preventing suicide - what can you do?

A new information pack is now available to help anyone who is concerned about a friend or family member who is distressed or suicidal.

New vaccine could protect against more types of cancer-causing HPV

Trial of new vaccine that could provide women with additional protection against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) types known to cause cervical cancer.

MEDIA BACKGROUNDER - WA Aboriginal Child Health Survey

The Western Australian Aboriginal Child Health Survey is the most extensive survey of Aboriginal families ever undertaken.

Volunteers needed for world-first trial to prevent asthma

Australian scientists have today launched a world first research trial into a treatment that could prevent asthma in high risk children.

Perth women needed for international cervical cancer study

Perth women are being invited to take part in a global study of an exciting new vaccine that could protect against cervical cancer

New vaccine promises fewer needles

Perth researchers are calling for help from Perth toddlers and their parents to participate in a new project that aims to reduce the number of injections

Late talking toddlers: new research debunks the myths

New research findings from the world's largest study predicting children's late language emergence has revealed that parents are not to blame for late talking

New study reveals Rett syndrome can strike males

A new study has found that the genetic flaw responsible for Rett syndrome can strike males, even where there isn't a family history of the rare brain disorder.

Childhood meningitis falls by 70%

The introduction of the Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) vaccine to the childhood immunisation schedule has resulted in a dramatic drop