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Injury study aims to help frontline staff better recognise domestic violence

A The Kids Research Institute Australia research student concerned by the types of injuries he was seeing in emergency departments as a trainee doctor has spearheaded an Australia-first study.

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Four The Kids researchers in running for West Australian of the Year Awards

Four outstanding The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers, including Institute Director, Professor Jonathan Carapetis AM, have been named finalists in the 2021 Western Australian of the Year Awards.

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Families flock outdoors to find COVID silver lining

A The Kids Research Institute Australia study which looked at how Western Australian families coped with COVID-19 restrictions has shown many parents managed to find the silver lining in WA’s lockdown last year.

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Parenting in the Digital Age

Being a parent in the 21st Century can present some challenges, so it is important to use all the tools.

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School excursions at The Kids Research Institute Australia

The The Kids Discovery Centre schools pilot program is returning in 2021!

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Population data could be key to controlling a future COVID outbreak in WA

Perth researchers will use population data to help boost WA’s defences in the fight against COVID-19, developing modelling to build a clearer picture of how the virus could spread through high-risk populations.

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New project to boost global fight against malaria

Researchers from The Kids Research Institute Australia and Curtin University are excited to be part of a new US$30 million global project to fight malaria.

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Keeping your kids moving during WA’s hard lockdown

Western Australia’s sudden hard lockdown came without warning and unlike when COVID-19 first kept us at home last year, there are now rules on how long we can spend exercising outside.

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Back to school: How to pack a healthy lunchbox to keep your child fuelled up for learning and play

Plenty of parents will tell you the daily lunchbox dilemma is one thing they did not miss during the summer holidays.

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Back to school anxiety: How to help your child transition into the new school year

It is natural for children to feel anxious about what a new school year will bring. Here's how to help make the first days and weeks easier on your child and the whole family.