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New Book by Dr Andrew Whitehouse: Will Mozart Make My Baby Smart?

In a combination of stories from modern parenting, tales from history, and scientific research, Dr Andrew Whitehouse busts open myths around parenthood.

Commitment to Aboriginal Children and Families 2013-2017

Earlier this year we launched our Strategic Plan - Working Together 2013-2017. That statement has been developed into the Commitment to Aboriginal Children.

Vitamin D levels linked to depression in young men

Research from Perth's The Kids for Child Health Research shows that symptoms of depression in young men may be associated with low vitamin D levels.

Major tobacco award for Aboriginal health leader

The 2013 Dr Bob Elphick Medal for outstanding contributions to tobacco control has been awarded to Dr Juli Coffin, Associate Professor of Aboriginal Health

Donna Cross joins the Telethon Institute

Internationally recognised child health researcher Professor Donna Cross will join The Kids for Child Health Research in 2014.

Social disadvantage the focus for WA child health researchers

Researchers from The Kids will play a significant role in investigating - and breaking - the generational cycle of social disadvantage.

New research links poor language to lack of Vitamin D in womb

New research has found that children of mums who had low levels of Vitamin D during pregnancy are twice as likely to have language difficulties.

Telethon Institute research provides new insights into the cause of asthma attacks

Telethon Institute for Child Health Research scientist Dr Anthony Bosco has been recognised for his cutting edge research investigating asthma attacks