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Improving the lives of children with a disability and their families sits at the core of our team.

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A severe neurodevelopmental disorder mostly affecting girls.

We’ve heard from families that trustworthy information about preterm-associated lung disease is difficult to find. In response, we’ve created resources to empower families with the knowledge they need to manage these challenges.

The Healing Kids, Healing Families team at The Kids Research Institute Australia strives to improve child and family mental health and wellbeing, especially after experiencing trauma or adversity.

While COVID-19 is new and frightening, these resources are designed to help families tackle the challenges this virus has created for us.

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Interventions and explorations that focus on modifiable elements of the early life environment are being investigated, to assess and improve all aspects of physical and psychological wellbeing - both in childhood and in later life. These include nutrition, physical activity, time in nature, built environments, plastics and pollutants.

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Streptococcus A is a bacterium often found in the throat and on the skin.

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Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is the most important cause of acquired cardiovascular disease in children and young adults. Virtually non-existent in most of Australia, it still predominantly affects Aboriginal communities.

The Human Development and Community Wellbeing (HDCW) Team focuses on improving outcomes for children, family, and the community.