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New CoLab funding supports innovative therapeutic playgroup trial

It’s hoped a new therapeutic playgroup being trialled in Perth will help parents and caregivers cut through the stress and become more confident.

Australia-first Declaration highlights early childhood action required

More than 70 leading early childhood experts have come together with CoLab to develop the first-ever Australian Declaration (of evidence) for Early C…

Register for the 2017 Annual Community Lecture: David Bloom on Child Health and the Wealth of Nations (Nov 1)

Register now to attend this compelling talk at the Heath Ledger Theatre in Perth on the evening of Wednesday, November 1 2017.

Novel CoLab seeks to narrow the early childhood gap

A new partnership between The Kids and the Minderoo Foundation is trying to change the ways Government and communities address disadvantage and negle…

Data reveals important clues about child abuse and neglect

Researchers working on the Developmental Pathways Project are determined to find out what makes families vulnerable to child abuse and neglect.

Children with autism may benefit from app-based therapies

A The Kids Research Institute Australia study has shown that in addition to intervention with trained therapists, children with autism may benefit fr…

The Kids welcomes Minderoo investment in early child development

The Kids has congratulated Andrew & Nicola Forrest on their visionary commitment to develop a new blueprint for optimal child development in Aust & b…

Infants removed by Child Protection: Nature, extent and impact

This study aims to increase knowledge about the nature, extent and impact of removals, repeat removals and entries of new babies into the care system.

Project helps Ethan belong

Ethan recently took part in Belong, a study led by The Kids which aims to ensure deaf and hard of hearing kids have a happy & positive school experie…

Zika threat leads to Australian-first microcephaly study

WA Researchers have conducted an Australian-first study to determine the prevalence of microcephaly, in preparation of any future outbreak of the Zik…