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Convenient, readily available and helping create a close and loving bond between baby and mother, breastfeeding is highly regarded for optimising infant health and preventing chronic disease in adulthood.

In this The Kids Research Institute Australia subsite, our Rett syndrome research team manages a national and international database of Rett syndrome.

Publications, papers and findings coming out of ORIGINS and its sub-projects

Young Minds Matter is the second Australian Child and Adolescent Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing.

Tooth decay remains one of the most common diseases in young children. It can cause pain and infection and, if it remains untreated, can affect eating, speech, and sleep in children. Researchers are exploring the importance of early intervention and education for child dental health outcomes.

Publications from 2016 dating back to 1993 of AussieRett researchers, showing the research work into Rett syndrome and related disorders.

These project websites display extended detailed information about specific research areas.

Research

The social media application TikTok allows users to view and upload short-form videos. Recent evidence suggests it has significant potential for both industry and health promoters to influence public health behaviours. This protocol describes a standardised, replicable process for investigations that can be tailored to various areas of research interest, allowing comparison of content and features across public health topics.

ORIGINS sub-projects are investigating the best way to provide support to new parents and their influence on the health and development of their offspring.

This series aims to provide some practical and evidence-based ideas to support your child and family.