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WA data crucial to key stillbirth finding

A 1970s initiative which saw midwives begin collecting key data about all births in Western Australia has been crucial to new findings about stillbirth.

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Embracing the mental health of our children and young people

Embrace – a new research collaboration based at The Kids – will bring a new focus to understanding and improving the mental health of children and young people.

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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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Investment in kids provides ongoing rewards

Corporates and private investors are beginning to realise the benefits of investing in early years initiatives, according to international demographer and economist Professor David Bloom.

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Five-year Hedland FASD Project wraps up

A five-year, $5 million research program funded by BHP and aimed at reducing the prevalence and impact of FASD in the Pilbara officially wrapped in South Hedland last night.

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Researchers pay tribute to Lockie

The hearts of everyone at The Kids go out to the family and friends of Lachlan Hernaman, a long-term participant in lung health research who died suddenly on April 30.

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Churchill Fellow to explore how other countries get kids back to school

The Kids Research Institute Australia researcher Dr Kirsten Hancock will use a prestigious Churchill Fellowship to investigate how other countries handle school absenteeism.

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The Kids welcomes Australian Nobel Laureate for prestigious lecture

The Kids is delighted to have Australian Nobel Laureate and former Australian of the Year Professor Peter C Doherty AC deliver The Governor’s Lecture.

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New app for parents develops kids’ essential life skills

A new app utilising ground breaking research into the early years will assist parents and carers develop their child’s life skills while going about their daily routines.

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New ten-year action plan on FASD provides welcome support

Researchers into fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) have welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of a ten-year national action plan that will drive efforts to reduce the impact of FASD on individuals, families and communities.