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Child health and obesity the focus of international built environment study

Research data from more than one million Australian and Welsh children will be examined to help better understand how the built environment affects child health and obesity, as part of an international research project to be co-led by The Kids Research Institute Australia.

World-first evidence links exclusive colostrum intake with reduced peanut allergy risk

First-of-its-kind findings show that newborns exclusively fed colostrum in their first 72 hours of life were five times less likely to develop a peanut allergy by 12-18 months, and 11 times less likely to develop multiple food allergies (such as egg or cow’s milk) compared with infants who also received formula

$1.5 million funding advances translational research outcomes in early childhood and family health

ORIGINS, the largest longitudinal cohort study of its kind in Australia, delivered in partnership between The Kids Research Institute Australia and Joondalup Health Campus, has received $1.5 million funding from the Minderoo Foundation.

WA Kids Cancer Centre

The WA Kids Cancer Centre brings together clinicians and researchers working together to defeat childhood cancer.

Australia on the cusp of one-shot meningococcal protection

A life-saving meningococcal vaccine covering all five common strains of the deadly disease could soon be available thanks to vital research demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of a combination Men ABCWY vaccine.

Stan & Jean Perron Awards supporting outstanding child health researchers

We are pleased to announce latest recipients of the Stan and Jean Perron Awards, that recognise the work of exceptional postgraduate students who are undertaking their research projects at The Kids Research Institute Australia.

Research award recipients making great progress in PNG

Two infectious disease researchers from Papua New Guinea (PNG) dedicated to reducing rates of childhood mortality in their home country are making significant advances thanks to support from the Deborah Lehmann Research Award (DLRA).

Latest Deborah Lehmann Research Award recipient tackles malaria in Madang

Papua New Guinean researcher Dr Lincoln Timinao has been awarded the 2025 Deborah Lehmann Research Award (DLRA) for his work aimed at investigating the burden of malaria in young children.

Scholarships and awards

We encourage students to apply for scholarships to support their studies. Applications for non-university scholarships can be made through the Institute.