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New Rheumatic Heart Disease Centre

The Kids Research Institute Australia is proud to announce the launch of a world class Centre of Research Excellence in rheumatic heart disease (RHD).

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For kids, by kids: New “Boom Boom” song teaches children how to prevent deadly heart disease

Once you hear it, you won’t be able to get it out of your head – and that’s exactly the point of the new song ‘Boom Boom’.

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Playgroups

The importance of play for a child’s development is irrefutable. Playgroups provide a safe environment for children of similar ages to play and develop prior to starting school.

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Australia's medical research community unites to champion the Medical Research Future Fund

Western Australia's three largest medical research institutes have joined other institutes across the nation in support of enhanced public investment in health

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The Kids Research Institute Australia’s CliniKids wins national disability award

CliniKids has won the Excellence in Allied Health category at the inaugural National Disability Awards, announced in Melbourne tonight.

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Key study unveils significant link between hospital admissions and kids with ADHD

New research from The Kids Research Institute Australia has revealed a significant link between kids with severe ADHD and higher rates of early childhood hospital admissions.

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Service availability

Are you tired of being on waitlists to access supports for your family? CliniKids has immediate availability for a number of therapies and programs in clinic (Subiaco and Joondalup) or via telehealth.

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Tumour treatment needs targeted approach

Advances in gene and molecular technology finally explain why brain tumour cells that look the same, behave and respond differently to treatment.

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The goal of Project Childrens' Cancer is to discover new, less toxic therapies

The goal of Project Children's Cancer is to discover new therapies that are more effective and less toxic to fight aggressive cancers in babies and children.

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Sugary drinks in teens linked to risk for cardiovascular disease

Research shows teenagers who drink more than one can of sugary drink a day are at higher risk of developing diabetes and cardiovascular disease in later life.

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More research needed into mums smoking and childhood brain tumours

Researchers from Perth's Telethon Institute are calling for further investigation into a potential link between maternal smoking and childhood brain tumours.

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Autism Researcher a Finalist for Western Australian of the Year

Professor Andrew Whitehouse has been named a finalist in the 2023 Western Australian of the Year Awards for his work in transforming clinical support for autistic children in Australia.

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Childhood asthma targeted in new research

New research aimed at reducing the airway damage caused by asthma attacks in children has just begun at The Kids for Child Health Research in WA.

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Large-scale study uncovers a single major genetic risk factor for fatal parasitic disease

Research has identified a critical genetic risk factor for a potentially fatal parasitic disease that affects up to 400 thousand people a year, mostly children.

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Researchers at The Kids push back against claims linking paracetamol to autism

Researchers at The Kids Research Institute Australia have pushed back against claims by US President Donald Trump linking paracetamol use during pregnancy to autism.

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International study looking at Kawasaki Disease

Perth researchers are leading an exciting new international study looking at genetic factors that may cause Kawasaki disease and the subsequent heart damage.

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CliniKids has two clinics - in Subiaco and also in Joondalup.

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Autism researcher named 40 under 40 finalist

Andrew Whitehouse has been listed in the WA Business News 40 under 40 awards recognising accomplished and dynamic young leaders in Western Australia.

CliniKids blog

This series aims to provide some practical and evidence-based ideas to support your child and family.

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Community perspectives on the appropriateness and importance of support goals for young autistic children

Researchers do not know much about what autistic adults, parents and professionals think about support goals for young autistic children. People's views of support goals might also be influenced by their beliefs about early support more generally. This survey involved 87 autistic adults, 159 parents of autistic children and 80 clinical professionals living in New Zealand and Australia.