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Vaccine push cuts meningococcal cases

Ten years of dedicated research investigating the Meningococcal ACWY vaccine paid off 20 times over in 2019, after its inclusion on the National Immunisation Program saw a significant decrease in children being diagnosed with the deadly disease.

Autism guide makes art accessible for all

For children with Austin Spectrum Disorder (ASD), it can be hard to enjoy the simple pleasures of art, but the development of an ASD guide is helping to share the wonders of art with all.

Making tonsil surgery safer

World-first findings from the collaborative REACT study – a joint project between The Kids, PCH, UWA and Curtin University – have led to the asthma medication Ventolin being routinely given to paediatric patients before tonsillectomy surgery to prevent respiratory complications.

Bright Tomorrows app offers families support during COVID-19

A comprehensive app produced by The Kids researchers has offered parents a lifeline as they try to cope with the isolation and disruption caused by coronavirus.

Perseverance pays off for critically ill patients

A legal change fought for by The Kids, consumer advocates, and others within the health sector – and hastened by the COVID-19 crisis – has brought WA into line with the rest of Australia, allowing critically ill or incapacitated patients access to potentially life-saving clinical trials.

Heritable and environmental determinants of hospitalisation for common childhood illnesses

We will leverage the unique Western Australian data linkage resources to undertake the definitive twin and sibling study of infection-related hospitalisation

Start Stronger, Live Longer Resource Manual for Aboriginal Health Workers

This resource kit for Aboriginal health workers is an exciting milestone in the Rio Tinto Aboriginal Health partnership with The Kids Research Institute Australia

GAMA project

This study investigated host gene expression in response to new HIV infection.

Aboriginal Consultative Committee Advising Research and Evaluation (ACCARE)

ACCARE provides high level advice to the Institute's Director around strategic directions and operational elements relating to Aboriginal health research