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New policy provides much needed focus on overlooked youthThe need for a WA Youth Health Policy has been evident for years. Now, with The Kids Research Institute Australia helping to drive the project, it is coming to fruition.

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Robot babies increase teen pregnancy ratesThese infant simulators are given to high school students to take care of as part of a teen pregnancy prevention program known as Virtual Infant Parenting.

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Project helps Ethan belongEthan recently took part in Belong, a study led by The Kids which aims to ensure deaf and hard of hearing kids have a happy & positive school experience

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Event: An Evening With Cystic Fibrosis ScientistsJoin us for an annual research update from WA cystic fibrosis researchers.Find out the latest research findings in Cystic Fibrosis.

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8 tips to raise happy kidsAll parents want their children to be happy. But in our rapidly changing modern world what does that actually mean? Prof. Stephen Zubrick provides his top tips.

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1 in 3 young people in detention has alcohol related brain damageAbout a third of young people in youth detention in Western Australia have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), data has found.

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Video: One brave little girl's battle with Rett syndromeImagine your baby is developing normally, then suddenly she starts losing skills. Watch Marlee's story below and find out what researchers are doing.

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Video: Why you're wasting your money on bottled waterThe Kids Research Institute Australia nutritionist Dr Roslyn Giglia says Australians are spending over $500 million a year on bottled water, when tap water is healthier.

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The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers finalists for 2016 Eureka PrizesThree Perth researchers from The Kids Research Institute Australia have today been named finalists for the 2016 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.

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Survey finds parents don’t always know if their kids are struggling emotionallyAs a parent of two teenage daughters, I like to think I know what's going on in their lives and how they are feeling.