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An innovative The Kids program is helping to slash waiting times so children can have their ear problems checked within days.

Hip Hop 2 SToP video It didn’t take long for shyness to make way for excitement when a group of children from Dampier Peninsula communities got

For thousands of WA children living with undiagnosed diseases, it’s hope.

A new rapid research funding model is translating into quick results.

Thanks to research, a six -second test can get the answers that could save a child’s life.

Perth researchers discovered a naturally occurring virus living in the city’s waterways that could potentially fight antibiotic-resistant superbugs.

The veteran tuberculosis vaccine BCG has puzzled scientists for decades. Now, The Kids researchers have not only unlocked part of the secret to its success in saving the lives of newborns, but they’re at the forefront of global efforts to test its ability to fight COVID-19.

Kids born with Down syndrome are at high risk of an array of health problems – including issues with sight, hearing, heart defects, bone complications, immune disorders and learning difficulties.

Wiping out childhood ear infections could become a reality thanks to new research identifying the main bacteria responsible for recurrent ear infections and repeat ear surgeries.

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According to the Young Minds Matter study, mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression are experienced by approximately one in seven or 560,000 young people in Australia. These disorders can often have a significant impact on children’s learning and development and on family life.