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Major funding boost for innovative Yawardani Jan-ga program

A trail-blazing Aboriginal-led program which uses equine-assisted learning to address the urgent needs of young Aboriginal people across the Kimberley has been given a major funding boost, thanks to a generous grant from Healthway.

School readiness is more than just test results

A new study by researchers at The Kids Research Institute Australia has found there is a bigger picture to consider when determining whether a child is ready to start school.

WA, Queensland leading nation’s improvements in early childhood outcomes

Western Australia and Queensland are leading the nation when it comes to ensuring children have a good start at school, according to a study by researchers at The Kids Research Institute Australia.

Our Commitment to Aboriginal Children and Families

We will prioritise our partnerships with Aboriginal families and communities across Western Australia and beyond to improve the health and development of their children.

Tips for talking to your teenager about drinking before Leavers Week

As thousands of West Australian school leavers pack their bags for a week of celebration to mark the end of their school journey this weekend, it can be an anxious time for parents.

Horses helping

Professor Juli Coffin’s most recent research focuses on the healing power of horses – also known as equine-assisted learning.

WA data crucial to key stillbirth finding

A 1970s initiative which saw midwives begin collecting key data about all births in Western Australia has been crucial to new findings about stillbirth.

Busting myths around stillbirth

Telethon Kids Institute researchers believe a public education campaign, like the one SIDS, would help to reduce the number of babies who are stillborn.

Embracing the mental health of our children and young people

Embrace – a new research collaboration based at The Kids – will bring a new focus to understanding and improving the mental health of children and young people.

Bobbie brings baby’s brain to life

A lovable blue creature by the name of Bobbie has won the hearts and minds of Western Australians.