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Our research

At the Wesfarmers Centre, we undertake research in five key areas of infections and immunisation to assist in children's health.

Rett syndrome and Related Disorders

In this The Kids Research Institute Australia subsite, our Rett syndrome research team manages a national and international database of Rett syndrome.

School services

Schools play a major role in supporting young people with emotional and behavioural problems and are often where symptoms are first identified.

Self-harm

Young people provided information on self-harm behaviours of deliberately hurting or injuring yourself without trying to end your life.

Prevalence of mental disorders

The prevalence of mental disorders is the proportion of children & adolescents in the population who meet DSM-IV criteria for a diagnosis of a mental disorder.

Resources

Find information for researchers wanting to use Young Minds Matter data in their research, including resources and database access.

Research

Ending rheumatic heart disease in Australia: the evidence for a new approach

The RHD Endgame Strategy: the blueprint to eliminate rheumatic heart disease in Australia by 2031 (the Endgame Strategy) is the blueprint to eliminate rheumatic heart disease (RHD) in Australia by 2031. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live with one of the highest per capita burdens of RHD in the world.

News & Events

3rd European Rett Syndrome Conference, October 17-19, Maastricht, The Netherlands

Following last year's World Rett Syndrome Congress held in New Orleans, the 3rd European Rett Syndrome Conference was held in the Netherlands over 3 days.

About Rett syndrome

Rett syndrome is one of the 8,000 rare genetic diseases that collectively affect up to 10% of the population.