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Landmark youth mental health survey released

Researchers at The Kids Research Institute Australia hope data obtained from the 2nd Australian wide survey of child and adolescent mental health will help government

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Every day counts in the classroom

A recent study from The Kids Research Institute Australia has revealed some interesting facts about just how important those school attendance days are.

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Global Assault on Childhood Brain Tumours Gains Momentum

A report outlining key steps to tackle a common and aggressive childhood brain tumor is gaining rapid momentum after attracting international attention.

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New study shows long term mental health benefits from extended breastfeeding

A new study from Perth's Telethon Institute for Child Health Research has shown that children who are breastfed for longer than six months have a lower risk

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New study shows fetal head size could link to autism

Research has found a link between children with larger head measurements in-utero and a subsequent diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as toddlers.

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Critical mass in rare diseases - an innovative internet approach

The internet is emerging as a valuable tool for scientists to gather data for critical research into rare diseases.

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Report finds most programs ineffective for Aboriginal children

The largest survey ever undertaken of Aboriginal children and families has thrown new light on why most existing intervention programs are failing.

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Wal-yan researchers secure three MRFF grants to tackle childhood lung disease

The Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre is thrilled to see three researchers awarded prestigious Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Chronic Respiratory Conditions grants to improve lung health in children.

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Building Out Bullying: The influence of the school environment on bullying behaviour and mental health in primary and secondary school students

The Building Out Bullying project is funded by Healthway and aims to generate policy-relevant evidence, system-level guidelines, and school-based interventions to improve the bullying behaviour and mental health of children attending primary and secondary school in Western Australia.

Tips for Having the Conversation

Information from the Healthy Pregnancy & Me brochure for health professionals on how to raise the topic of gestational weight gain.