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World-class autism scientist joins The Kids Research Institute Australia

A leading autism scientist has relocated to Perth to take up a new appointment at The Kids Research Institute Australia, thanks to a program designed to attract world-class health researchers to Western Australia.

One in six kids found to have Strep A throughout Kimberley region

An alarming number of Strep A infections are going unnoticed throughout classrooms in Broome and Derby according to a major study by The Kids Research Institute Australia aiming to reduce the burden of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD).

WA’s nation-leading immunisation program for babies slashes RSV hospital admissions

An Australian-first study demonstrating the effectiveness of a new immunisation against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for babies found it to be almost 90 per cent effective in reducing hospitalisation rates and helped more than 500 WA families avoid a hospital stay.

Anaesthesia, suicide prevention and rare disease research supported by Telethon 2022

The generous support of West Australians through Channel 7’s Telethon Trust will help support vital child health research at The Kids Research Institute Australia in 2023.

Taking part in Sore Throat Study a no-brainer for Perth family

When Ballajura mum Filomena saw a callout to families to participate in a simple sore throat study to combat Strep A infections, she didn’t think twice.

More pedestrians, less cars: Researchers call for shopping strip overhaul

Researchers have identified 10 Australian shopping strips where the removal of on-street parking would transform the area’s liveability.

Family dogs help kids move and sleep more: new study

Researchers exploring the potential health benefits of pets have found children who regularly walk and play with a family dog are more active, have less screen time, and sleep more.

DETECT Schools Program Underway

The DETECT Schools program is underway, with swabs taken at 13 of the participating schools across Western Australia. No asymptomatic COVID-19 has been detected to date.