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Western Australian Child Development Atlas

We know that place, location, and geography can all influence health, wellbeing, and disease, and thus are important factors in policy development and service planning.

Event: Moving beyond crisis: How youth mental health research can build a better future

On the 9th of November from 5:30 to 7:30pm, Embrace @ The Kids Research Institute Australia, in partnership with Rio Tinto, invites you to a free public panel discussion on permacrisis and the mental health of young people.

Congratulations to Professor Helen Milroy – WA’s 2021 Australian of the Year

The Kids Research Institute Australia congratulates Professor Helen Milroy on being named Western Australia’s 2021 Australian of the Year.

Maggie Dent visits The Kids Research Institute Australia as part of research for new book

We were delighted to have Australia’s best-known parenting author, Maggie Dent, back at ‌The Kids Research Institute Australia this week, to talk about the mental health of our teenagers.

Helping parents of trans young people travel an unknown road

Trans or gender diverse young people are working with The Kids researchers to come up with resources that will provide better support to parents.

Meet Embrace's new Co-Director

Embrace has appointed Professor of Clinical Psychology Jeneva Ohan as its new Co-Director alongside Professor Helen Milroy AM.

Game aims to alleviate depression for trans youth

A digital game adapted by researchers is set to deliver engaging, accessible help to prevent depression for trans and gender diverse young people.

Understanding children and families' hospital experiences to reduce stress and support wellbeing

Our research focuses on identifying practical ways to provide trauma-informed care for children and families visiting the hospital.

Parental Accounts of Infant Retrieval Project

Our aim is to improve the emergency transfer of very ill babies by the NETS WA team such that it better supports parents and enhances infants’ recovery and long-term outcomes.

An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parenting program

The aim of this project is to develop and implement a culturally safe, responsive and trauma-informed parenting program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.