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A non-progressive motor disability due to damage of the developing brain, this is the most common physical disability in childhood. Affecting about one in 500 babies, it is frequently accompanied by other neurological impairments, such as intellectual or sensory.

The first ever National Healthy Skin Guideline has become the gold standard for the treatment, prevention and public health control of skin infections in Indigenous populations in Australia and provides a positive framework for healthy skin.

Infographics to easily learn more about bullying and what actions to take should bullying be an issue in your school or community.

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In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) is an Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) in which an egg is fertilised by sperm outside the body.

A diet and lifestyle mobile app targeting a critical window in early pregnancy is being introduced to women in the northern suburbs of Perth, hoping to assist with breaking the ‘transmission’ of obesity from one generation to the next.

For the first time this year, all Australian babies and children aged six months to four years will be entitled to have a free influenza vaccination.

The Kids Research Institute Australia’s Perioperative Medicine team is helping to change global and local practice by finding safer and gentler ways to both undertake surgery, and care for kids and families afterwards.

The Kids Research Institute Australia is helping scientists across the globe inch their way towards clinical trials which could, at last, provide relief for children and families dealing with CDKL5.

The The Kids Cancer Centre is at the cutting edge of developing new, safer ways of treating children with cancer using their own immune systems.

Researchers went into 79 WA primary and secondary schools in 2020 and found increased levels of emotional distress among students and families.