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Technology powering research

Researchers at The Kids are harnessing the power of apps and other online tools to ensure the results of their research reach those who need it most – children, young people and families.

Amazing Aroha brings comfort to other sick kids

Emma White, a registered nurse, suspected for several months that something was wrong with her 7-year-old daughter Aroha, but couldn't get answers despite visiting numerous GPs.

WA first international hub for Human Vaccines Project

Thanks to a partnership with Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation, Perth’s The Kids Research Institute Australia will be at the forefront of a global push to decode the human immune system to transform how we prevent, diagnose and treat disease as the first international hub of the Human Vaccines Project.

WA Aboriginal Child Health Survey preserved for future generations

The landmark Western Australian Aboriginal Child Health Survey has been placed into archiving at the State Library of Western Australia to be preserved for future generations.

Award honours for The Kids researchers

Two outstanding The Kids Research Institute Australia research leaders have been named finalists in the 2018 Western Australian of the Year Awards.

New report a catalyst for Midland to lead in collaborative community service delivery

we the people worked with CoLab, a partnership between The Kids and Minderoo Foundation, to investigatethe needs of local families with children aged 0to8

‘Invisible’ children of imprisoned parents at risk of falling through the cracks

A study by The Kids has found children with a parent who has gone to prison are significantly more likely to have poor development outcomes.

Very preterm babies at risk of declining lung function throughout childhood

A The Kids Research Institute Australia study published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health has found that survivors of very preterm birth face declining lung function

InFocus Interview: Kirsten Hancock on multigenerational disadvantage in Australia

An InFocus Research Interview with Kirsten Hancock of the Human Capability Team at The Kids Research Institute Australia on multigenerational disadvantage in Australia.

New The Kids Board members

We are delighted to announce two outstanding appointments to our Board of Directors. Joining the Board are Fiona Drummond and Jane Muirsmith.