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Rio Tinto Children's Diabetes Centre

The Rio Tinto Children's Diabetes Centre is a research centre that aims to improve the lives of children and young adults living with diabetes by bringing together research, education and clinical care.

All through the night

For the parent of a child living with diabetes, sleep no longer represents the relaxing slumber that it used to.

Being a good friend to someone with diabetes

Teens with diabetes may sometimes feel alone and even embarrassed about their diabetes. We asked Professor Donna Cross, for her tips for being a good friend.

ORIGINS Co-Director nominated in the 2024 Western Australian of the Year Awards

ORIGINS Co-Director nominated in the 2024 Western Australian of the Year Awards

Research into innovative treatments for asthma and antibiotic-resistant infections fuelled by Stan Perron Charitable Foundation grants

New funding from the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation will support research into innovative treatments for antibiotic-resistant infections and asthma in children, led by Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre researchers. 

BENEFIT Trial

Breastfeeding and Eating Nuts and Eggs for Infant Tolerance

New FHRI funding to support research helping kids have a healthier start to life

ORIGINS has secured $500,000 in funding from the WA Government’s Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund.

School Readiness Project

Investigating school readiness in ORIGINS' five-year-olds

Cognition & Neurodevelopment

A child's brain undergoes massive change in the first few years of life, forming millions of new neural connections. They must quickly learn how to function in the world.

Preparing for your Kids Check appointment

Find information about ORIGINS Kids Checks, what you need to do before your appointment, and other questionnaire timepoints.