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Language development: Milestones are a guide

While learning language is a lifelong journey, the first few years of life are especially important. So how do you know if your child’s language is on track?

Available Data and Biological Samples

ORIGINS is collecting data from multiple sources from the mother, infant and partner at multiple timepoints from gestation through to five years of age.

Useful Documents for Collaborators

A list of documents, forms and resources for current or potential collaborators to download

Pediatric Burns

This project aims to investigate the impact of a non-severe burn injury on children's health for life.

Urinary Ferritin as a Non-Invasive Means of Assessing Iron Status in Young Children

Exploring whether urinary ferritin can be used as an alternative biomarker for measuring iron status in young children over blood draws.

The Mediterranean Diet

This study aims to examine how a Mediterranean diet and exercise in pregnancy impacts on neonatal body fat composition at birth and weight at one year of age.

IRON Child

One in three children in WA suffer iron deficiency leading to poor sleep, fussy eating, and behavioural difficulties. This project aims to develop mechanisms to prevent and treat the problems before they become clinically significant and translate findings to other communities to improve childhood wellness.

Oral Health

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.

Update your details

Information on how to update your details throughout your time with ORIGINS.

Confidentiality

Information about ORIGINS Confidentiality Statement.