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CF Awareness MonthInformation about cystic fibrosis awareness month and CF research at The Kids
Telethon Kids has joined scientists around the world in the fight against COVID-19 and is committed to helping families stay safe and well during this crisis.
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“Beacon” Cyber App Project with BankwestThe Kids Research Institute Australia and Bankwest partnered together from 2019-2022 to develop a cyber safety app that provides parents and carers with the knowledge and skills to help their children thrive in a digital world.

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Genetic disease researcher named inaugural Louis Landau Chair of Child Health ResearchProfessor Aleksandra Filipovska has been appointed as the inaugural Louis Landau Chair of Child Health Research.

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State Government boost for The Kids researchThe Kids Research Institute Australia researchers have been awarded five of eight State Government awards designed to help cover the hidden costs of conducting research.

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Zika threat leads to Australian-first microcephaly studyWA Researchers have conducted an Australian-first study to determine the prevalence of microcephaly, in preparation of any future outbreak of the Zika virus.

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Aboriginal Employment and Career Development StrategyWe are excited to launch our new Aboriginal Employment and Career Development Strategy (AECDS), aimed at building a culturally secure work environment by continuing to embed Aboriginal health & wellbeing into our research.

Helping families to unlock the mental and physical health benefits of connecting with nature and community through outdoor play - easily, and locally.
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Playful BytesNurturing children's health together: A collaboration between early childhood education and care (ECEC) educators and parents on active play and eating well

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Dental screening app shown to have potential to help remote familiesORIGINS' Dental Screening project has completed its feasibility study, showing that the tested smartphone app, enabling remote screening of children's teeth by dental professionals, has the potential to help remote families access dental care, among other benefits.