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Asthma steroid without side effects

Western Australia has joined a major international study that could significantly change the treatment of asthma in children.

International study looking at Kawasaki Disease

Perth researchers are leading an exciting new international study looking at genetic factors that may cause Kawasaki disease and the subsequent heart damage.

Early child development results alarming

Leading child health advocate Professor Fiona Stanley AC has described results from the first Australian survey using the Early Development Index as alarming.

Researchers find genetic clue to cancer relapse

Cancer researchers at The Kids for Child Health Research have developed a new test that can rapidly detect the loss of genes in cancer cells.

New study examines vacccine to prevent cervical cancer

The Telethon Institute for Child Health Research today announced a new study investigating a vaccine to prevent infection of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).

Discover Day

Join us this school holidays for a FREE family fun day at The Kids Research Institute Australia in Subiaco and discover how we are making a difference to child health.

Researchers tackle big issues in child development

Perth's The Kids for Child Health Research has been awarded a major national grant to continue ground-breaking work on child health and development.

How mums talk influences children’s perspective-taking ability

New research shows that kids whose mums talk more frequently about others' thoughts tend to be better at taking another's perspective than other children.

Fathers smoking linked to increased risk of childhood leukaemia

New research from the Telethon Institute has found that children whose father smoked at conception may have a 35% higher risk of developing leukaemia.

Help our kids reach their potential

You're invited to join the Early Childhood Development and Learning Collaboration on Monday 15 August from 7pm to help every child reach their potential.