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At 6 weeks old David was diagnosed as having cystic fibrosis. His parents say that his involvement in research offers them their greatest hope for his future.
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Fundraising star: Chloe (11) Bakes for Autism ResearchChloe recently decided to bake cupcakes to sell to her school friends and teachers and it was all for a cause very close to her heart - autism research.
Meet the Friends of the Institute, a very impactful group of volunteers whose Friend-raising efforts have supported The Kids for more than 25 years.
Kojonup couple George and Trish Church ensured their legacy of generosity and kindness lived on, by including The Kids in their will. Read more.
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Strep A hits Perth family twice in one yearCharlie, 6, has ended up in hospital twice with invasive Strep A infection over his short lifetime – the first time when just three years old.
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Report confirms the economic value of medical research in WAThe Kids Research Institute Australia has welcomed a landmark report which reveals every dollar invested in WA’s medical research sector is more than doubled when it comes to return on investment to our economy.
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Parent of a year 7 student? NOW is the best time to talk to your child about drinking alcoholSenior Research Officer from The Kids Research Institute Australia’s Human Development and Community Wellbeing team, Robyn Johnston, says now is actually a good time to start talking to them about alcohol - before they transition to the teenage years.
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New national trial leverages childcare to boost physical activity in young Aussie kidsMore than 80,000 Australian children are expected to benefit as 700 childcare centres across the country trial a new program aimed at boosting declining physical activity levels.
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New The Kids Discovery Centre set to educate and inspireA $1.5mill Lotterywest grant presented to The Kids by Health Minister Roger Cook today will go towards a Discovery Centre at the Perth Children's Hospital.
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New era for child health research with The Kids Research Institute Australia and Curtin partnership signedThe Kids Research Institute Australia and Curtin University will work together as part of a new agreement focused on enhancing children’s health and medical research in WA.