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Child development census shows most kids are on track

The national report released today from the Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) shows that in 2015, most children in Australia were on track.

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3D face scanner could improve early diagnosis for kids with autism

Can you see signs of autism in a child's facial features? Telethon Kids researchers have acquired new face scanning technology to help answer this question.

ADHD Reference Group

Are you a parent or caregiver of a child with neurodevelopmental and cognitive concerns, such as ADHD? Are you pregnant and have a family history of ADHD? Then we would welcome you expressing interest in joining our community reference group to, share your thoughts, and help us shape our research strategies to enhance our understanding on nutrition for pregnant and breastfeeding women and child brain development.

Ruby

  Ruby Age 16. Youth advocate, project community member.            Research is important, it provides evidence for care and treatment. Without

Maddie

  Maddie Age 20. Trial participant, project community member, volunteer.            Without input from the community, we can't see how our research

Scott

  Scott Dad of two, Riley and Georgia. Project community member.            Any contribution I can make through community involvement at the

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Julie Bishop steps down as Chair of The Kids Research Institute Australia to focus on new role

The Chair of The Kids Research Institute Australia, the Hon Julie Bishop, has stepped down after five years to allow her to focus on her critical role as the United Nations Secretary General’s Special Envoy on Myanmar.

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Pitch perfect projects powered by philanthropy

Earlier this week ten emerging researchers took to the stage to pitch their projects to a room full of excited and engaged philanthropists who share our vision of happy, healthy kids.

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Company behind device that improves drug delivery to lungs awarded prestigious innovation award

A The Kids Research Institute Australia spin-off company, Inspiring Holdings Pty Ltd (Inspiring), has been announced as winner of the Wesfarmers Wellbeing Platinum Award in the prestigious WA Innovator of the Year awards for their novel Universal Spacer System – a device which improves the delivery of inhaled dru

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Mental health champion a ‘brilliant woman’

Congratulations to Head of Youth Mental Health at The Kids Research Institute Australia, Dr Yael Perry, who has received a Telstra Health 2023 Brilliant Women in Digital Health Award in recognition of her innovative use of technology to achieve positive mental health outcomes for marginalised young people.