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What is triggering immune reactions in people with MS?

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition where a person's immune system attacks the brain and spinal cord.

Study confirms maternal whooping cough vaccine protects babies at critical age

A The Kids Research Institute Australia and Curtin University-led study has found the maternal whooping cough vaccine given to pregnant mothers in the second or third trimester significantly reduced babies’ risk of infection, protecting them at their most vulnerable age.

Holiday fun this April

The school holidays are fast approaching, which only means one thing – the The Kids Discovery Centre school holiday workshops are back with an exciting program of fun and educational workshops for kids!

We're back at Scitech this July!

Everything you need to know to book tickets to our upcoming school holiday workshops in July held at Scitech!

School holiday workshops at Scitech

Everything you need to know to book tickets to our upcoming school holiday workshops in April held at Scitech!

Telethon celebrates 50 years of raising funds and awareness

Maddox Ball and The Kids researcher Dr Ingrid Laing might not look like they have a lot in common but they share a very special bond.

Illuminate Sundowner 2024

Illuminate Awards are a philanthropic initiative - shining a light on child health research to help all kids lead happy, healthy lives.

Vitamin D and Sunlight

In a sunny country such as Australia, it’s important to identify how to achieve the right amount of sun exposure for good health. We need to be able to harness the benefits of vitamin D and sunlight while remaining protected from the proven dangers of too much UV radiation.

The Nature Effect

Investigating the impact of green and blue spaces on child health and development.

Developing an Online Tool to Promote Safe Sun Behaviors With Young Teenagers as Co-researchers

Despite education about the risks of excessive sun exposure, teenagers in Australia are sun-seeking, with sunburn common in summer. Conversely, some regular (time-limited) exposure to sunlight (that avoids sunburn) is necessary for vitamin D and healthy bones and other molecules important for immune and metabolic health. New interventions are thus required to better support teenagers to make healthy and balanced decisions about their sun behaviors.