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News & Events at The Kids

With our world-class researchers delivering world-leading research, we're always announcing exciting news. See the latest from Telethon Kids Institute.

ORIGINS reaches new project milestone

Australia’s largest longitudinal birth cohort study of its kind – ORIGINS – has reached a major milestone with the launch of its 8-Year Kids' Checks, marking the study’s transition into the primary school years.

Five researchers secure prestigious NHMRC grants

Five researchers from The Kids Research Institute Australia have secured prestigious National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator Grants, earning five years of funding to advance research tackling some of Australia's most pressing child health challenges.

National Science Week to come alive in Broome with return of The Kids STEM Festival

The Kids Research Institute Australia will return to Broome for National Science Week in August to host The Kids STEM Festival, with a refreshed program of hands-on fun curated for local students and families.

Study reveals remote Kimberley families are paying twice as much for healthy living essentials

Families living in remote Kimberley communities are paying up to twice as much for everyday items needed to support healthy living, according to new research led by The Kids Research Institute Australia.

Expanded FluMist® program gives more young Western Australians access to needle-free flu protection

More young Western Australians will have access to needle-free protection against influenza this winter, with the WA Government expanding its nation-leading FluMist® program to include teenagers aged 12 to 17 years.

The people behind the research: First Nations voices driving impact at The Kids

Learn more about some of our inspiring First Nations researchers and staff members whose leadership, knowledge and lived experience are shaping how research is done at The Kids.

The Kids recognised for leadership in flexible work arrangements

The Kids Research Institute Australia has been awarded its first Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Cygnet Award, recognising its progress in embedding flexible work practices that support equity and inclusion.

Go play for the International Day of Play

Did you know our research shows that less than 20 per cent of young Australian children get enough energetic play each day? Many children are spending more time sitting still or on screens, and not enough time moving, exploring and playing, which is fundamental to their healthy development.