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Children and young people at risk of disengagement from school

The review examines the international literature to determine how disengagement can be defined & understood, & then examines student disengagement in Australia.

Pregnant women sought for autism study

Pregnant women who already have an autistic child are being sought for a study by the Autism Research Team at WA's The Kids for Child Health Research.

George Church's legacy lives on

Kojonup couple George and Trish Church ensured their legacy of generosity and kindness lived on, by including The Kids in their will. Read more.

Difficult but doable: Health professional perspectives of assessing clinical deterioration in children with dark-coloured skin

Observable signs of clinical deterioration may present differently in children with dark-coloured skin, leading to potential missed or delayed recognition. It is unknown how health professionals approach assessment in children with dark-coloured skin. 

A mission to make home safer for kids with cystic fibrosis

Dr Kak-Ming Ling, a Wal-yan Respiratory researcher at the Kids Research Institute Australia, has been awarded a $25,000 Illuminate Award for her work to change that. Supported by Conquer Cystic Fibrosis, the award was presented at the 2026 Illuminate PitchFest hosted by The Kids.

Type 1 diabetes National Screening Pilot launches in WA

Did you know that 9 out of 10 children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes have no family history of the condition?

What is DACS?

DACS – Diabetes Ambulatory Care Service – is a new model of care at Perth Children’s Hospital for children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.

The non-specific effects of maternal immunization on birth outcomes: The evidence, mechanisms, and the implications

Preterm birth (PTB) and stillbirth remain two of the most important causes of death, morbidity, and disability in childhood. Despite efforts to reduce PTB and stillbirth worldwide, rates of these adverse outcomes remain persistently elevated, independent of income setting. There is an urgent need for more effective interventions to reduce associated neonatal and early childhood morbidity and mortality.