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Could a vaccine help fight food allergies?

A dramatic rise in food allergies over the past 20 years had Australian medical professionals scratching their heads, with three in every ten babies born each year developing food-related allergy or eczema.

COVID-19 Research

Thanks to 30 years of support from the WA community, The Kids Research Institute Australia is home to some of the world’s best researchers.

Cybersafety

Even in the safety of their home, there are many risky places a child or teenager can visit online. This can be due to the content they see, who they come into contact with, and personal information they share.

Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying is a form of online harassment, where the bullying is carried out through the use of modern technology.

Ear Infections

Middle ear infections are one of the main reasons that children visit a GP, are prescribed antibiotics and need surgery. Aboriginal children are particularly susceptible and commonly suffer from hearing loss which can affect speech and learning.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong condition characterised by severe neurodevelopmental impairment due to prenatal exposure to alcohol.

Rett syndrome in Australia: a review of the epidemiology

To examine the prevalence, cumulative incidence, and survival in an Australian cohort with Rett syndrome (RTT).

Research governance

At The Kids Research Institute Australia, we pride ourselves on conducting research to the highest standards possible. See our Research Governance process in more detail.