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Children the key to breaking the cycle of disadvantage

A national strategy that focuses on early child development is the key to breaking the cycle of Aboriginal poor health and disadvantage.

Celebrating 35 years of impact at The Kids Research Institute Australia

Coinciding with the Institute’s 35th year of research to improve the health and wellbeing of children and families, the 2025 Impact Report celebrates research which has been translated into policy or practice, and which has led to a paradigm shift in the way we respond to childhood health and wellbeing.

Lung homing T-cell generation is dependent on strength and timing of antigen delivery to lymph nodes

Inhaled allergens are known for their immediate and ongoing effects in the respiratory tract (RT).

Dr Keely Bebbington awarded Stan Perron Charitable Foundation Fellowship

This fellowship is for her research that aims to improve mental health and wellbeing outcomes for young people and their families living with type 1 diabetes (T1D).

Congratulations 2024 Seed Funding Recipients!

The Rio Tinto Children’s Diabetes Centre; a JDRF Global Centre of Excellence announces $60,000 in new round of seed grants for researchers dedicated to type 1 diabetes. Three researchers from across Australia have received up to $20,000 to advance their research projects in type 1 diabetes (T1D). 

PLAYCE@Home - understanding the impact of COVID-19 on children’s physical activity, health & development

Young children are no exception when it comes to the importance of friendships and social interaction for maintaining good health and well-being. This COVID-19 research project involves surveying parents and monitoring how their young children are coping during this time of social distancing.

Published research

View a collection of published research from The Early Start Screen Smart Program.

ORIGINS begins collecting baby teeth to unlock new insights into child health research.

All participating families to receive $10 e-voucher for this generous donation.*

Screen ORIGINS

Understanding how families engage with screen technologies and how it may influence child development

BioMood

The BioMood project will study how following a Mediterranean diet during pregnancy affects the gut microbiome, metabolism, and inflammation, with the expectation that it will promote a healthier microbiome and better mental health.