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Evidence for the use of an algorithm in resolving inconsistent and missing Indigenous status in administrative data collections

We found that algorithms reduced the amount of missing data and improved within‑individual consistency.

Western Australia unveils advances in linked data delivery systems

This paper explains advances in extracting linked health data from the WA Data Linkage Branch

Trends in sugar supply and consumption in Australia: is there an Australian Paradox?

High consumption of refined carbohydrate, in particular sugar, has been identified as a possible contributory factor in greater risk of excess weight gain.

The Kids welcomes renewed commitment to Medical Research Future Fund

The Kids Research Institute Australia has welcomed the Federal Government's commitment to legislate the Medical Research Future Fund

Sex-based differences in long-term lipid metabolism, inflammation, and stress regulation after non-severe paediatric burns

Paediatric burn injuries are a global health concern with long-term health consequences, such as psychological, immune, and cardiovascular complications, that can persist even after non-severe injuries. Emerging evidence suggests that biological sex may influence post-burn outcomes in children, as female burn survivors have been shown to experience higher mortality, scarring, anxiety, depression, and poorer quality of life compared to males. 

Are we missing opportunities to detect acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease in hospital care? A multijurisdictional cohort study

This study aimed to investigate potential missed diagnoses of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease during hospital-based care among persons subsequently identified with these conditions.

Associate Professor Glenn Pearson

Director of First Nations Strategy and Leadership; Head, First Nations Health and Equity Research

Chitra Maharani Saraswati

Chitra is a Research Officer within the Global Disease Modelling team at The Kids Research Institute Australia.

The Kids welcomes passing of WA Future Fund Amendment Bill

The Kids Research Institute Australia welcomes the passing of the Western Australian Future Fund Amendment (Future Health Research and Innovation Fund) Bill in State Parliament today to support health and medical research and innovation in WA.

Acceptability, feasibility, and program outcomes of an equity-focused, adapted community-based healthy lifestyle program for children, young people, and their families

International guidelines recommend multidisciplinary intervention programs for addressing childhood obesity. In Western Australia, community-based healthy lifestyle programs for children and young people are insufficient for demand, especially for those over-represented in obesity statistics relating to prevalence. This protocol outlines the implementation and evaluation of an adapted, evidenced, community-based program in Perth, Western Australia.