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Young people suggest anti-smoking style interventions for energy drinksResearchers conducted a series of group interviews with young people to find out how much they knew about energy drinks and the consequences of drinking them.

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Getting kids into gear for learningResearchers from The Kids Research Institute Australia are running a school program designed to help children adjust their levels of alertness and attention in class.

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The Kids Kimberley: Researchers and communities working togetherIn 2016, with enabling donations from Denby Roberts, Stan Perron, Wesfarmers and Centurion, the Institute established a permanent presence in the Kimberley.

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Meningococcal research paves way for vaccine useA series of The Kids Research Institute Australia studies looking at safety for Meningococcal ACWY vaccines in children has led the way for its use in Australia.

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Decades of bullying research pays offProfessor Donna Cross and her team at The Kids Research Institute Australia have challenged and overturned damaging attitudes that saw bullying tolerated in childhood.

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Mothers learning to FeedsafeA new phone app developed by The Kids Research Institute Australia researcher Dr Roslyn Giglia is helping mothers change the way they approach alcohol and breastfeeding.

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Midwives join fight against FASDStrong support and high demand has led to the early release of an Institute-developed learning package designed to empower midwives to tackle FASD.

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The Kids Research Institute Australia and Alleasing sign agreement worth up to $12.0 millionThe Kids Research Institute Australia has signed a three-year extendable strategic supply partnership with leading asset finance and leasing solutions provider Alleasing.

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Child development census shows most kids are on trackThe national report released today from the Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) shows that in 2015, most children in Australia were on track.

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3D face scanner could improve early diagnosis for kids with autismCan you see signs of autism in a child's facial features? Telethon Kids researchers have acquired new face scanning technology to help answer this question.