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Telethon celebrates 50th anniversary

This year sees WA’s much loved Channel 7 Perth Telethon reach a huge milestone, with 2017 marking the annual event’s 50th year of children's health fundraising.

NHMRC Fellowships awarded to support child health research

Seven leading The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers have been awarded Fellowships from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).

Register for the 2017 Annual Community Lecture: David Bloom on Child Health and the Wealth of Nations (Nov 1)

Register now to attend this compelling talk at the Heath Ledger Theatre in Perth on the evening of Wednesday, November 1 2017.

The Kids statement on Marriage Equality

Telethon Kids Institute believes that everyone has the right to be treated with equal respect, to feel included and not be subjected to discrimination.

National Asthma Week: 10 things you need to know about asthma

Asthma affects about half a million Australian children and is one of the most common reasons why kids need to see a doctor or go to emergency.

Trans young people at high risk of depression and suicide

Trans Pathways is the largest ever survey conducted into the mental health of trans young people in Australia.

Computer algorithm links facial masculinity to autism

A new study led by The Kids Research Institute Australia has found a link between masculine facial features and autism.

Rheumatic heart disease remains a major killer in Oceania region

A new study shows that people living in the Oceania region, including Australia, have the highest risk in the world of dying from rheumatic heart disease.

Partnering to end rheumatic heart disease

Researchers from The Kids Research Institute Australia are sharing expertise and knowledge to end rheumatic heart disease in this country.

Novel CoLab seeks to narrow the early childhood gap

A new partnership between The Kids and the Minderoo Foundation is trying to change the ways Government and communities address disadvantage and neglect.