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Born two weeks early, six-month-old Braxton Lewis’ entry to the world could have been vastly different if not for a service dedicated to improving pregnancy outcomes for Aboriginal women in WA’s East Pilbara.

Early in the consultation phase of the project, local Elders through Hedland Aboriginal Strong Leaders, education representatives and others identified that vulnerable families needed help navigating and accessing local support services that were already available in Port Hedland.

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Executive functioning and self-regulation influence a range of outcomes across the life course including physical and mental health, educational success, and employment

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A new The Kids Research Institute Australia-led report into the impact of state and national policy on children’s health has called for kids and families to have more say when it comes

Discover the impact of our achievements in the "real world".

Western Australia’s biggest and only medical research institute dedicated to improving kids’ health and wellbeing, has rebranded to The Kids Research Institute Australia.

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Western Australia’s biggest and only medical research institute dedicated to improving kids’ health and wellbeing has rebranded to The Kids Research Institute Australia.

The Kids Research Institute Australia's annual report highlights the accomplishments of our researchers, furthering our mission to secure a happier, healthier future for kids everywhere.

At The Kids Research Institute Australia, our vision is simple - happy healthy kids.

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Coinciding with the Institute’s 35th year of research to improve the health and wellbeing of children and families, the 2025 Impact Report celebrates research which has been translated into policy or practice, and which has led to a paradigm shift in the way we respond to childhood health and wellbeing.