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'No more needles!' Thomas' pump story

February 22, 1999 will forever be etched into the memory of Thomas Johns as it marks the day he became the first child in Australia to be fitted with an insulin pump.

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Exercise and hypo awareness study

Our researchers want to assess whether a home-based program of either low-intensity or intermittent high-intensity exercise can improve the ability to feel hypo symptoms in individuals (14-35 years) with impaired hypoglycaemia awareness.

Suicidal behaviours

Young people aged 11 years and older provided information on their suicidal ideation, suicide plans and suicide attempts.

Vaccine Trials Group

We are evaluating new vaccines for a range of diseases including influenza, pneumococcal, meningococcal and common infections such as otitis media (glue ear).

RSV Study for Pregnant Mums

The study aims to determine whether an RSV vaccine given to pregnant women during the third trimester can protect newborn babies from RSV infections.

Moorditj Marp (Strong Skin) Storybook Evaluation Project

Through co-design with community members, we hope to better understand the strengths and effectiveness of community-driven health promotion resources.

The Western Australian Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness Study (WAIVE)

The main objectives were to evaluate effectiveness of the annual flu vaccine in young children, and the burden of flu on young children and their families.

PAEDS - Paediatric Active Enhanced Surveillance

The PAEDS Study monitors childhood conditions of public health importance that are difficult to effectively capture through other surveillance mechanisms.

ComboVax Study

We are looking for children and teenagers to take part in an important study investigating the effectiveness of a new combination booster vaccine designed to protect against tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough) and polio.

CMVictory Study

The CMVictory Study aims to learn more about the safety and effectiveness of a potential CMV vaccine.