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Researchers unlock potential new cancer weapon

In an exciting breakthrough for cancer treatment, a new weapon to enable the immune system to combat the disease may have been unlocked.

New policy provides much needed focus on overlooked youth

The need for a WA Youth Health Policy has been evident for years. Now, with The Kids Research Institute Australia helping to drive the project, it is coming to fruition.

New national tool to help improve FASD diagnosis

Expected to shine a light on hidden harm from alcohol use during pregnancy, Australia’s first national FASD diagnostic tool has been developed by the Institute.

Robot babies increase teen pregnancy rates

These infant simulators are given to high school students to take care of as part of a teen pregnancy prevention program known as Virtual Infant Parenting.

Funding boost to melanoma research

A The Kids Research Institute Australia researcher will investigate new ways to harness the body’s own immune system to fight melanoma, thanks to Cancer Council WA funding.

Project helps Ethan belong

Ethan recently took part in Belong, a study led by The Kids which aims to ensure deaf and hard of hearing kids have a happy & positive school experience

Event: An Evening With Cystic Fibrosis Scientists

Join us for an annual research update from WA cystic fibrosis researchers.Find out the latest research findings in Cystic Fibrosis.

Staples and The Kids Research Institute Australia launch new fundraising range for children's medical research

Staples is launching a new range of office, facility & education products to help support the incredible child health & development research of The Kids.

Aussie kids using strengths to overcome hurdles

The Multiple Strength Indicator is a strength based measure that provides information on children’s developmental strengths as they commence full-time school.

1 in 3 young people in detention has alcohol related brain damage

About a third of young people in youth detention in Western Australia have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), data has found.