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We are delighted to announce that on Monday 6th July 2020 at 9am the Discovery Centre will reopen it’s doors to the public!

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The Kids Discovery Centre is offering a brand-new program of fun and engaging workshops for kids during the Term 3 School Holidays.

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We are proud to announce that we’ve partnered up with Children’s University Australasia (CUA) to become one of their latest Learning Destinations for the children of WA.

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Dr Aarti is a real-life scientist who spends her days in the lab studying the bacteria that cause sore throats and itchy skin.

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Hey teachers and educators - the The Kids Discovery Centre schools pilot program is returning in 2021!

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Register your interest to book a special NAIDOC Week x The Kids school excursion.

Have you ever wondered how your lungs work? Researchers from our Children’s Lung Health Team show you how to make a simple lung model by using common household items.

Research

Atelectasis has been reported in 68 to 100% of children undergoing general anaesthesia, a phenomenon that persists into the recovery period. Children receiving recruitment manoeuvres have less atelectasis and fewer episodes of oxygen desaturation during emergence. The optimal type of recruitment manoeuvre is unclear and may be influenced by the airway device chosen.

Research

While a systematic review exists detailing neonatal sepsis outcomes from clinical trials, there remains an absence of a qualitative systematic review capturing the perspectives of key stakeholders.