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‘Invisible’ children of imprisoned parents at risk of falling through the cracks

A study by The Kids has found children with a parent who has gone to prison are significantly more likely to have poor development outcomes.

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Perth mums play instrumental part in world-first vaccine

New mothers in Perth are teaming up with researchers at The Kids Research Institute Australia in a global bid to develop the first vaccine to prevent Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) disease.

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Very preterm babies at risk of declining lung function throughout childhood

A The Kids Research Institute Australia study published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health has found that survivors of very preterm birth face declining lung function

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InFocus Interview: Kirsten Hancock on multigenerational disadvantage in Australia

An InFocus Research Interview with Kirsten Hancock of the Human Capability Team at The Kids Research Institute Australia on multigenerational disadvantage in Australia.

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New The Kids Board members

We are delighted to announce two outstanding appointments to our Board of Directors. Joining the Board are Fiona Drummond and Jane Muirsmith.

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Nine out of ten young people in detention found to have severe neuro-disability

Nine out of ten incarcerated youth examined by The Kids researchers as part of a ground-breaking study had some form of neuro-disability.

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The Impact of Poverty - interview with Louise Giolitto

Poverty invades every aspect of a child’s life and, as a growing body of research tells us, affects physical and mental wellbeing as well as future opportunitie

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New RHD research collaboration with Danila Dilba Health Service

The Kids Research Institute Australia and Menzies School of Health Research have joined forces with Danila Dilba Health Service to look at improving treatment for RHD.

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Building strong foundations for healthy brain development

An InFocus Research Interview with Kirsten Hancock of the Human Capability Team at The Kids Research Institute Australia on multigenerational disadvantage in Australia.

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Inaugural Winner of the Deborah Lehmann Research Award

Congratulations goes to Celestine Aho, the inaugural winner of the $30,000 Deborah Lehmann Research Award.