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Kalani Hancock (1) and her sister Avalee (4) are part of a world-first study looking at changes in blood sugar patterns in very young children at risk of Diabetes. Dr Aveni Haynes from The Kids Research Institute Australia and Perth Children's Hospital is part of the team leading this ground breaking study.

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Dr Amelia Harray on ABC Radio

Did you hear our head of nutrition research Dr Amelia Harray on ABC Radio recently? Listen to Amelia discuss tips to limit sugar on Halloween PLUS

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Who are our technology researchers and what do they do?

A new Q&A series focusing on the different research themes within the Children’s Diabetes Centre - technology.

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Recruits wanted for water immersion study

This University of Western Australia study, being conducted by a PhD student who is working with the Children's Diabetes Centre, aims to determine for the first time whether head out of water immersion or water-based exercise affects blood glucose levels in people with type 1 diabetes.

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Science Week at the Discovery Centre

The Kids Discovery Centre is celebrating National Science Week 2020 (August 17-21) with several exciting programs

Protecting premature bubs from disability

Two international trials led by The Kids Research Institute Australia’s Neonatal and Infection Immunity Team are tackling the urgent need for simple and safe interventions that can help prevent the adverse long-term effects of infections in extremely preterm babies.

Cutting-edge CliniKids keeps families up-to-date

CliniKids, the first stand-alone clinical service offered by The Kids Research Institute Australia, was launched in October 2019 and is already delivering benefits for families with children who are developing differently.

Elegant mathematical tool could spell the difference for kids globally

A powerful data tool developed by international child development researcher Professor Sally Brinkman and former research assistant Tom Brown could improve early childhood support for children around the world after being launched in Dubai this year.

Kulunga Aboriginal Unit

Facilitate research interest & opportunities that involve Aboriginal families & communities and build the capacity and development of Institute researchers

Fact sheets

A series of fact sheets have been prepared on a number of issues relating to Indigenous suicide prevention, from our investigations and roundtable discussions.