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Fathers’ Experiences of Childhood Cancer: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study

Research has shown differences in how fathers and mothers respond to a child's cancer diagnosis. Previous studies have highlighted that sociocultural norm shape fathers' experiences of their child's cancer diagnosis. Our phenomenological qualitative study aimed to examine the lived experiences of fathers whose children have been diagnosed with cancer and explore the impact of sociocultural gender roles.

Overprotective Parenting and Childhood Obesity Linked in Study First

New research from The Kids Research Institute Australia has revealed, for the first time, a link between childhood obesity and higher levels of protective parenting.

Childhood cancer researcher named Researcher of the Year

A leading WA cancer researcher has been named the Cure Cancer 2026 Researcher of the Year for his groundbreaking work in paediatric leukaemia.

Unique twin study reveals clues to childhood allergies

A study published in Science Advances has revealed that while genetics play a significant role in shaping children's immune systems, environmental factors also influence key immune responses, offering opportunity for preventing allergic diseases.

Rapid diagnosis for childhood brain cancer in WA

The Kids Research Institute Australia's Brain Tumour Research team will develop and implement cutting-edge technologies to revolutionise the speed of brain cancer diagnosis for WA children, thanks to more than $200,000 from Telethon.

Senior Research Fellow – Early Years Initiative (CoLab)

The Opportunity CoLab is a partnership between The Kids Research Institute Australia and the Minderoo Foundation. CoLab's mission is to bring

Early determinants of fractures in Rett syndrome

The goals were to compare the fracture incidence in Rett syndrome with that in the general population and to investigate the impact of genotype, epilepsy,...

Atlas maps a pathway to happy, healthy childhood

The Child Development Atlas is proving popular even before its official launch - bringing together government services.

WA researchers lead global centre to eliminate childhood asthma

An ambitious project that could stop children developing asthma is the centrepiece of a new world-class respiratory research centre launched in Perth.

Early Years Strategic Priority – Scoping and Mapping of the South Australian Early Years System

Yasmin Harman-Smith BA, BHlthSc(Hons), MTeach(Primary), PhD Head, Early Years Systems Evidence Yasmin.harman-smith@thekids.org.au Head, Early Years