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Funding boost to melanoma research

A The Kids Research Institute Australia researcher will investigate new ways to harness the body’s own immune system to fight melanoma, thanks to Cancer Council WA funding.

Project helps Ethan belong

Ethan recently took part in Belong, a study led by The Kids which aims to ensure deaf and hard of hearing kids have a happy & positive school experience

Event: An Evening With Cystic Fibrosis Scientists

Join us for an annual research update from WA cystic fibrosis researchers.Find out the latest research findings in Cystic Fibrosis.

Staples and The Kids Research Institute Australia launch new fundraising range for children's medical research

Staples is launching a new range of office, facility & education products to help support the incredible child health & development research of The Kids.

Aussie kids using strengths to overcome hurdles

The Multiple Strength Indicator is a strength based measure that provides information on children’s developmental strengths as they commence full-time school.

1 in 3 young people in detention has alcohol related brain damage

About a third of young people in youth detention in Western Australia have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), data has found.

Video: One brave little girl's battle with Rett syndrome

Imagine your baby is developing normally, then suddenly she starts losing skills. Watch Marlee's story below and find out what researchers are doing.

New grant to upskill local Aboriginal women as community health researchers

Aboriginal women in Western Australia's Kimberley region will be become qualified as community health researchers thanks to a grant awarded to The Kids.

Video: Why you're wasting your money on bottled water

The Kids Research Institute Australia nutritionist Dr Roslyn Giglia says Australians are spending over $500 million a year on bottled water, when tap water is healthier.

Premature babies at greater risk of childhood infection

New research has found children who are born even slightly premature or underweight are more likely to be hospitalised with an infection during their childhood