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

The Kids Research Institute Australia has been among a growing number of voices passionately advocating for an overhaul of the way young people in detention are managed in Western Australia.

Aboriginal health is everyone's business. The needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and kids is integrated into all relevant areas of our work. Improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kids and families is an overarching priority for every team at The Kids.

Youth with prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) are under-recognised in the justice system, warranting improved identification. This study aimed to compare neuropsychological profiles of adolescents, with and without PAE and identify neuropsychological tasks predictive of PAE-group membership. It was hypothesised that participants with PAE would score significantly lower on neuropsychological tests.

There is no known risk-free level of alcohol use in pregnancy. Despite this, many still believe that occasional drinking is safe. To-date, there is limited evidence of the influences on women's decisions about low to moderate alcohol use in pregnancy.

As Head of Aboriginal Research Development at Telethon Kids, Glenn Pearson believes his work brings us closer to identifying the real and whole Australian story

One of The Kids Research Institute Australia’s most influential researchers, who has played a seminal role in birth defect research and advocacy over a four-decade career, has won the Peter Wills Medal – the Australian research community’s flagship award.

We welcome the Cook Labor Government’s plan to introduce proactive measures to improve the safety and welfare of children and young people within the State’s youth justice system.

A $5 million commitment from BHP has allowed The Kids researchers and Aboriginal communities to make FASD history in the Pilbara.

A screening tool to help midwives and other health professionals contribute to the prevention of FASD is changing maternity practice across WA public hospitals.