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At The Kids Research Institute Australia, we've been thinking of the kids for 35 years. We are finding the answers to some of the biggest problems facing the health and wellbeing of children and families. Our Research Themes host defined programs of work where the Institute has clear strengths and capacity. Our overarching commitment to First Nations Health and Equity is embedded across all our work and features as a core consideration in each Research Theme. The Institute is committed to ending the disparity in health and wellbeing outcomes between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal kids and families.

The Kerry M Stokes AC, Chair of Child Health

This prestigious position, named in honour of Mr Kerry M Stokes AC and the enormous contribution he has made to child health research in Western

Cognition & Neurodevelopment

A child's brain undergoes massive change in the first few years of life, forming millions of new neural connections. They must quickly learn how to function in the world.

Host Immune Response to Scabies

Scabies infection is associated with heightened total IgE immunoglobulin and IgE antibodies to scabies antigens, with both being extremely high for crusted scabies patients. The IgE antibodies cross-react with house dust mite allergens with high reactivity found to the minor allergen arginine kinase.

New FHRI funding to support research helping kids have a healthier start to life

ORIGINS has secured $500,000 in funding from the WA Government’s Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund.

School Readiness Project

Investigating school readiness in ORIGINS' five-year-olds

Strong Beginnings

Focuses on understanding and improving early childhood health and development to set the foundation for lifelong wellbeing. By addressing factors from pregnancy through early years, this theme aims to optimise health outcomes from the very start.

Family & Lifestyle

ORIGINS sub-projects are investigating the best way to provide support to new parents and positively influence the health and development of their children.

FAQs

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