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  Amber Mum of four, Ethany, Xavier, Imogen and Adison. Co-founder of Tiny Sparks WA, Chair of Preterm Community Reference Group, Wal-yan Respiratory

Emma

  Emma Age 22. Youth advocate, Youth Advisory Group & Science Team community member.         Research is the answer to our problems, I think research

Sarah

  Sarah Mum of two, Summer and Andre Jnr. Project community member.           Having lived in a remote Aboriginal community, Looma, for many years it

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News & Events at The Kids

With our world-class researchers delivering world-leading research, we're always announcing exciting news. See the latest from Telethon Kids Institute.

New approach to protecting bones in children with leukaemia shows rapid results

Preclinical research from the WA Comprehensive Kids Cancer Centre has revealed a promising new strategy to protect bone health in children with high-risk B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (B-ALL), showing that actively rebuilding bone may deliver faster and more effective protection against debilitating fractur

New NHMRC Statement recognises the power of community-shaped research

The Kids Research Institute Australia strongly endorses the updated framework, which reinforces the essential role consumers and communities play in shaping better research outcomes.

Internationally renowned researcher named new Executive Director at The Kids

Professor Caroline Homer AO - a globally recognised leader in maternal and child health, with an international career that spans clinical care, academic research, policy influence and senior leadership - has been named The Kids Research Institute Australia’s third Executive Director.

Perth researchers put rare diseases at the centre of global health innovation

Recently, researchers from The Kids Research Institute Australia, Perth Children’s Hospital and The University of Western Australia contributed to three major international publications, collectively reinforcing rare diseases as a critical, community-wide health priority.