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What parents should know about coronavirus

Schools are issuing restrictions around attendance after travel overseas due to coronavirus. Here's how to prepare your kids against the spread of infectious disease on their return to school.

Australia urged to invest more in early childhood years to avoid crisis

The first major national study into the cost of providing late intervention services to children and young people has called for smarter and wiser expenditure to ensure children receive vital support services at a much earlier stage.

Our Board

Our Board of Directors all give their time voluntarily and work together to guide the overall business of the Institute, bringing a diverse range of experience from the business, academic and community sectors.

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.

2017 Annual Meeting – Darwin

On 11 May 2017, over 60 attendees from throughout Australia convened in Darwin for a one-day Annual Meeting to discuss the progress of the END RHD CRE research projects, national RHD advocacy and the development of the final Endgame output.

Rheumatic heart disease remains a major killer in Oceania region

A new study shows that people living in the Oceania region, including Australia, have the highest risk in the world of dying from rheumatic heart disease.

Professor Jonathan Carapetis' Inspiring Story

The Kids Director Professor Jonathan Carapetis sat down with Tim McMillan on 6PR's Inspiring Stories to share how he became one of Australia's leading child health experts.

WA’s top health experts call for immediate action on junk food advertising on government property

WA’s leading health agencies have joined forces to call on the State Government to immediately end junk food advertising on government property.

Children sought for study into how to prevent sore throats

More than 1000 children are being sought for a study to learn more about sore throats and how best to prevent them.

Top honour for folate hero Carol Bower

A huge congratulations to The Kids Research Institute Australia founding researcher, Emeritus Professor Carol Bower, who has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours for her profound impact on child and public health over a 40-year career.