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New Aboriginal Cultural Guidance Advisor appointedThe Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases has appointed Mrs Valerie Swift to a newly created Aboriginal Cultural Guidance Advisor position.
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Chronic DiseasesDedicated to preventing and managing chronic conditions in children, such as respiratory disease, diabetes, and cancer. This theme focuses on research to reduce the long-term impact of these conditions on quality of life and healthcare systems.
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Wellbeing and Mental HealthOur Wellbeing and Mental Health research focuses on improving the emotional and psychological health of children. We develop evidence-based interventions and strategies to promote resilience, prevent mental health challenges, and help kids thrive.
In this The Kids Research Institute Australia subsite, our Rett syndrome research team manages a national and international database of Rett syndrome.
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Meningococcal DiseaseMeningococcal disease is caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis, or 'meningococcus'. It is an uncommon but very serious disease that can result in death if not recognised and treated quickly.
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ORIGINS of Neurodevelopmental Risk and ResilienceThis project aims to better understand the early genetic and environmental factors that the developing brain during a child’s first five years of life.
Coming up in 2021 Contact us We have a a study to suit every age range in 2021! From babies at just six weeks for the FluBub Study, through to
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Perron grants help give researchers wingsValuable support from the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation will enable The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers to commence projects on topics ranging from disability, mental health and lung disease to diabetes, Aboriginal leadership, and the development of child-focused pandemic policies.
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Flu study gives vital early protection to bubs this winterThe FluBub Study will investigate whether giving the flu vaccine much earlier than the six months currently recommended by the National Immunisation Program will protect babies at the greatest risk of a severe influenza infection when they are most vulnerable.
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Round one done, eight to go for the SToP TrialSix weeks, nine community visits and 380 kids – it’s a wrap for round one of the StoP Trial!