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Breastfeeding and early child development: A prospective cohort study

Breastfeeding has been associated with multiple developmental advantages for the infant; however, there have also been a number of studies that find...

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Birthweight and the risk of childhood-onset type 1 diabetes

We investigated whether children who are heavier at birth have an increased risk of type 1 diabetes

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Bobbie brings baby’s brain to life

A lovable blue creature by the name of Bobbie has won the hearts and minds of Western Australians.

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First words: identifying risks to language development

Daniel Christensen, The Kids Research Institute Australia Life Course Centre research fellow, explained there was rapid change in a child’s brain in the first few years of life, making their home environment and relationship with carers incredibly important.

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Grandparent education linked to grandkids’ NAPLAN results

The effects of educational advantage or disadvantage get handed down through the generations according to a new study by researchers at the The Kids.

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Early Years Initiative an unprecedented commitment to youngest West Australians

Minderoo Foundation and The Kids Research Institute Australia are proud to partner with the Western Australian Government on an unprecedented $49.3 million commitment to

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Australia-first Declaration highlights early childhood action required

More than 70 leading early childhood experts have come together with CoLab to develop the first-ever Australian Declaration (of evidence) for Early Childhood.

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Novel CoLab seeks to narrow the early childhood gap

A new partnership between The Kids and the Minderoo Foundation is trying to change the ways Government and communities address disadvantage and neglect.

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Help our kids reach their potential

You're invited to join the Early Childhood Development and Learning Collaboration on Monday 15 August from 7pm to help every child reach their potential.

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New collaboration to boost kids early childhood development outcomes across Australia

A new collaboration has been launched to fast track research into action to improve outcomes in the crucial early years of child development and learning.