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Perseverance pays off for critically ill patients

A legal change fought for by The Kids, consumer advocates, and others within the health sector – and hastened by the COVID-19 crisis – has brought WA into line with the rest of Australia, allowing critically ill or incapacitated patients access to potentially life-saving clinical trials.

The Raine Study: three decades of life-changing research

Between 1989 and 1991, almost 3,000 WA babies were recruited to the Raine Study - an ambitious research project which would yield a series of paradigm-shifting findings that changed scientific thinking. Three decades on, it has also changed the lives of those taking part.

Horse wisdom making a difference in the Kimberley

The Yawardani Jan-ga Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) research project, headed by Professor Juli Coffin in WA’s Kimberley region, is steadily growing its capacity to support the social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of Aboriginal young people through the powerful medium of horses.

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.

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Autism

Characterised by varying degrees of difficulties in communication skills and social abilities, one in every 100 individuals will have a diagnosis of an autism spectrum condition. While autism is known to run in families, the exact causes remain unknown.

Cerebral Palsy Respiratory Health

Determine your risk WA Health Excellence Awards 2023 CP Respiratory Checklist About the Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre The Cerebral Palsy

Questions about vaccines

The Kids Research Institute Australia answers all of your questions about vaccines and children

COVID-19 Resource Hub

While COVID-19 is new and frightening, these resources are designed to help families tackle the challenges this virus has created for us.

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Cyberbullying

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

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Measles

Measles is a highly contagious infectious disease that can cause severe, long-term complications in children.