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The Kids Research Institute Australia is deeply grateful to The Yellow Umbrella Foundation for their generous gift of $38,453 to help fund a new mental health initiative for parents and caregivers of children living with intellectual disability.

Eight-year-old Mikayla is the miracle child her parents never thought they would have. They’d tried for seven years to have a baby, and when Mikayla was finally born they couldn’t contain their excitement or pride. The fact she had Down syndrome was secondary.

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Today, on World Down Syndrome Day, we celebrate the lives, achievements, and invaluable contributions of people with Down syndrome.

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Our Wellbeing and Mental Health research focuses on improving the emotional and psychological health of children. We develop evidence-based interventions and strategies to promote resilience, prevent mental health challenges, and help kids thrive.

The Kids has a range of specialised expertise, tools, platforms and technology to undertake cutting-edge science.

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One in eight children have asthma, a chronic disease of the airways in the lungs. It results in shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing and coughing.

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Flare-ups of asthma are usually brought on by respiratory infections, such as the common cold, and are one of the most common reasons for a child to miss school or require emergency care.

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Dedicated to preventing and managing chronic conditions in children, such as respiratory disease, diabetes, and cancer. This theme focuses on research to reduce the long-term impact of these conditions on quality of life and healthcare systems.

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Perth’s The Kids Research Institute Australia has welcomed the McGowan Government’s call today for the immediate implementation of mandatory pregnancy health warning labels.