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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.

Early years initiative off to strong start

A 10-year agreement forged between the State Government, Minderoo Foundation and Telethon Kids Institute is well underway.

Researchers unlock key to slowing leukaemia progression in kids

When three-year-old Flo Parker injured her hip on a camping trip five years ago, her parents thought it would be nothing more than a common childhood injury.

Giving wings to a generation of Indigenous leaders

In 2005, The Kids Research Institute Australia won a National Health & Medical Research Council Indigenous Capacity Building Grant.

Sunny outlook for allergy-prone bub

Felix was one of 195 children to take part in Dr Debbie Palmer’s research into sunlight exposure, vitamin D and eczema.

Let the sun shine in

For decades Aussies have been told to minimise sun exposure to prevent skin cancer - now researchers at Telethon Kids are challenging that message.

Rapid response to e-cigarette findings

Telethon Kids Institute-led research revealing that six out of 10 nicotine free e-cigarette liquids contained nicotine and other potentially harmful chemicals.

Helping hand on home stretch to adulthood

Telethon Kids Institute data linkage research confirming young people who have experienced out-of-home care face serious disadvantage.

Alcohol screening tool transforming maternity practice

A screening tool to help midwives and other health professionals contribute to the prevention of FASD is changing maternity practice across WA public hospitals.

Campaign pays off as alcohol labelling gets green light

Following strong evidence and lobbying by The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers and others, labels to warn women about the risks of drinking during pregnancy are to become mandatory on all alcohol sold in Australia and New Zealand.