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Getting kids into gear for learning

Researchers from The Kids Research Institute Australia are running a school program designed to help children adjust their levels of alertness and attention in class.

Student and Funding Opportunities

The Children's Diabetes Centre provides student opportunities for integrated research and clinical projects across all our research areas.

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Trans Pathways breaks down barriers for Trans Youth

When Trans Pathways ambassador Drew, 17, came out as trans three years ago, the biggest hurdle for him was the availability of services and the time it took to access support.

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Young ambassadors keep researchers on their toes

Flat out trying hard to keep up with the ever-changing threats from cyberbullying, The Kids Research Institute Australia counts itself fortunate to have youth on its side.

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Major conference tackles FASD from the head and the heart

Hundreds of delegates from around Australia, Canada and New Zealand arrive in Perth this week to discuss the latest knowledge about fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) at the 2nd Australasian FASD Conference 2018.

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‘Nicotine-free’ e-juice samples found to contain nicotine and harmful chemicals

Six out of ten ‘nicotine-free’ e-cigarette liquids analysed by The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers contained nicotine as well as an acutely toxic chemical typically found in pesticides and disinfectants.

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Spike in Aboriginal child removals sparks call for urgent action to end cycle of trauma

A study confirming Aboriginal children are now 10 times more likely than non-Aboriginal children to be placed in out-of-home care has prompted researchers to call for urgent action to prevent further intergenerational trauma.

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Data key to policy win

A key tool in the push to achieve mandatory folate fortification came in the form of data provided by the Western Australian Register of Developmental Anomalies (WARDA) – originally established by Professors Carol Bower and Fiona Stanley.

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Unique CliniKids a marriage of research and practice

A unique new model developed by the The Kids autism research team marries cutting-edge research with clinical practice to offer families innovative, evidence-based interventions designed to help kids reach their full potential.