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The Kids researchers named as finalists in 2021 Premier’s Science Awards

Four The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers – working across diverse fields including paediatric anaesthesia, bioinformatics, ear health, and the health impacts of biodiesel exhaust – have been named as finalists in the 2021 Premier’s Science Awards.

New locally-developed app to support women through pregnancy

A new evidence-based app designed to support pregnant women to live a healthy lifestyle and give their baby the best start has been launched by The Kids Research Institute Australia and the Joondalup Health Campus

A virus all pregnant women should know about

Most mums-to-be have never heard of CMV and the impact it can have on their unborn baby.

The Kids Research Institute Australia welcomes reunion of Murugappan family in Perth

The Kids Research Institute Australia has welcomed the announcement that the Murugappan family will be moved into community detention in Perth.

Detention is no place for any child

The Kids Research Institute Australia is supporting calls for the urgent release of Biloela family from held detention.

Education “word gap” emerges at 18 months of age in Australian families

University-educated parents in Australia speak more words to their children on average than parents with only a high-school education, with the gap emerging at around 18 months of age.

Professor Jonathan Carapetis honoured at 2021 Western Australian of the Year Awards

Congratulations to The Kids Research Institute Australia Director Professor Jonathan Carapetis AM, who last night won the Professions Award at the 2021 Western Australian of the Year Awards.

Julie Bishop Award aims to help young female researchers jump career hurdles

The Kids Research Institute Australia Chair Julie Bishop has pledged $50,000 to fund an award designed to help young female researchers overcome persistent barriers to career and leadership success.

Injury study aims to help frontline staff better recognise domestic violence

A The Kids Research Institute Australia research student concerned by the types of injuries he was seeing in emergency departments as a trainee doctor has spearheaded an Australia-first study.

Four The Kids researchers in running for West Australian of the Year Awards

Four outstanding The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers, including Institute Director, Professor Jonathan Carapetis AM, have been named finalists in the 2021 Western Australian of the Year Awards.