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The Mums Minds Matter study is comparing three stress-reduction training programs across a custom-designed app that is working to increase long-term mental health skill application among perinatal women.

Tooth decay remains one of the most common diseases in young children. It can cause pain and infection and, if it remains untreated, can affect eating, speech, and sleep in children. Researchers are exploring the importance of early intervention and education for child dental health outcomes.
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A small group program to help parents tackle anxiety in young children diagnosed with autism has found significant improvements in both children’s anxiety and parental mental health and wellbeing.

When author Maurice Sendak first sketched out the story of a rambunctious little boy sent to his room without supper, there’s no way he could have known his rollercoaster tale of childhood imagination would still be speaking to the hearts of wild young things more than six decades on.

More than 80,000 Australian children are expected to benefit from a trial being rolled out to 700 childcare centres across the country that aims to boost declining physical activity levels.

A program aimed at raising awareness of the dangers of a chronic wet cough in Aboriginal children has been extended to 14 remote and regional towns in Western Australia - thanks to a partnership between The Kids Research Institute Australia and Cystic Fibrosis WA.

An exciting study is investigating whether a new therapeutic treatment for asthma will protect young sufferers from ongoing lung damage and improve their long-term health outcomes.

What if researchers could shop for different data to help uncover how, when and why chronic conditions such as asthma, obesity, allergies and poor mental health develop?

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GAMA projectThis study investigated host gene expression in response to new HIV infection.

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World Diabetes Day fundraisers across WALast month we celebrated World Diabetes Day and what a monumental day it was. This year's theme was 'Access to diabetes care' and the WA T1D community spread the message far and wide.

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Community Forum RecordingThe Rio Tinto Children's Diabetes Centre, A JDRF Global Centre of Excellence COMMUNITY FORUM - Wednesday 26 July, 2023 Thank you to all those who

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Nutrition videosNutrition videos for young people living with T1D Australian children living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and their families can now access trustworthy


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Congratulations Honours scholarship recipientsThe Rio Tinto Children’s Diabetes Centre; A JDRF Global Centre of Excellence (the Centre), announces inaugural Honours Scholarships for students dedicated to type 1 diabetes research.

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New Study: Understanding caregiver experiences for caring for a young child with T1DWe know that caring for a child with type 1 diabetes (T1D) can be incredibly challenging. We also know that caregivers of children with T1D experience high levels of distress and anxiety. We are looking to better understand what this experience is like for caregivers so that we can identify

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Diabetes Nutrition VideosWhat is a Carboyhdrate - Diabetes Nutrition Video We know there is a lot of information out there about food and nutrition and that parents want to

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Looking at the Big Food Picture For T1DKids with diabetes should think beyond just carbs, according to The Kids Research Institute Australia senior dietitian Dr Amelia Harray.

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New study: Managing T1D During Exercise in High-Level AthletesThe aim of this study is to describe the strategies used by competitive athletes with T1D to successfully manage their condition during sport and exercise.