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Built Environments And Child Health in WalEs and AuStralia (BEACHES): a study protocol

Childhood obesity and physical inactivity are two of the most significant modifiable risk factors for the prevention of non-communicable diseases. Ye…

Flying the flag for WA research thanks to Business Events Aspire Awards

Dr Matthew ‘Tepi’ Mclaughlin is the 2022 The Kids Research Institute Australia Aspire Award winner - coordinated by Western Australia’s peak body for…

State Government boost for vital child health research

Eight The Kids Research Institute Australia-led projects will benefit from a Western Australian Government boost to health research for the State’s c…

The human toll and humanitarian crisis of the Russia-Ukraine war: the first 162 days

We examined the human toll and subsequent humanitarian crisis resulting from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which began on 24 February 2022.

Taking part in Sore Throat Study a no-brainer for Perth family

When Ballajura mum Filomena saw a callout to families to participate in a simple sore throat study to combat Strep A infections, she didn’t think twi…

Understanding parent perspectives on engagement with online youth-focused mental health programs

Online youth-focused health programs often include parent modules—that equip parents with skills to assist their child in improving their health—alon…

High praise: two The Kids Researchers inducted into WA Women’s Hall of Fame

Congratulations to two of The Kids Research Institute Australia’s most respected female researchers – Professor Donna Cross and Professor Britta Regl…

New centre to focus on breaking the cycle of disadvantage

The ARC Centre of Excellence will conduct world-leading research to investigate new ways of tackling entrenched social and economic disadvantage.

Urgent action needed to tackle health impacts of climate change

The Kids Research Institute Australia supports calls from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) for transformational action if we are…