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Exploring variation in beach environments and physical activity by neighbourhood socioeconomic status in Perth, AustraliaBeaches are important settings for physical activity, with their quality (safety, amenities, aesthetics) influencing how well they support health. The quality of beaches may differ across neighbourhoods, with higher socioeconomic status neighbourhoods having disproportionately better access to beaches. This study examined the attributes of and activities taking place in beaches by neighbourhood socioeconomic status.
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The impact of immigration detention on children's mental health: systematic reviewThere are 117.3 million people forcibly displaced because of war, conflict and natural disasters: 40% are children. With growing numbers, many high-income countries have adopted or are considering increasingly restrictive policies of immigration detention. Research on the impact of detention on mental health has focused on adults, although recent studies report on children.
Read about Biostatistician Grant Smith at the Children's Diabetes Centre.
We are trying to understand what underlies mental health problems in young people with diabetes, with a school-related focus, and how we can best treat them.
Our research focuses on what are the best ways for patients with type 1 diabetes to exercise safely.
Much of our research focuses on the safety and the use of emerging technologies for insulin pumps and other diabetes treatment technology.
We recognise that we can learn a lot from our families. This area of research looks at the reasons why families living with diabetes choose whether or not to participate in research.
News & Events
Seed Funding GrantsThe Rio Tinto Children's Diabetes Centre; a Breakthrough T1D Centre of Excellence is excited the announce the latest round of seed funding recipients.
