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The Power of Why

Our job is to find the answers. It's helping us change kids' lives. See the "why?"s we're asking and answering.

Launching The Kids

Western Australia’s biggest and only medical research institute dedicated to improving kids’ health and wellbeing, has rebranded to The Kids Research Institute Australia.

Helping kids stay safe and strong online

Learn how our research is preventing cyberbullying and supporting kids’ mental wellbeing

Research

A diagnostic test for acute rheumatic fever (pilot study)

Currently there are no diagnostic tests for ARF, and no treatments targeting immune responses to improve disease outcomes.

Research

Early Childhood Development

Every child deserves the best possible start in life. Evidence demonstrates the period from pre-birth to three years is a vital period of development. It lays the foundations for a child’s future and has life-long impacts on health, education, job opportunities, social inclusion and wellbeing.

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Influenza

Influenza (commonly known as the flu) is caused by a highly contagious virus spread mainly through coughing and sneezing. An annual flu vaccination is the most effective way to prevent flu outbreaks.

Research

Bullying

Bullying is now regarded as a health problem and not just a disciplinary problem. Increasing evidence shows both traditional bullying (e.g. hitting, teasing) and cyberbullying have lasting effects on young people (both those who bully and those who are bullied), including damage to self-esteem, academic results and mental health.

Research

The Kids Kimberley

The aim of establishing a local presence is based upon an intention to be by invitation considered as part of the Kimberley group of organisations as well ...

Rapid-fire research the latest weapon in war on junk food ads

A new rapid research funding model is translating into quick results.

Djaalinj Waakinj leads to better hearing – and happier kids

An innovative The Kids program is helping to slash waiting times so children can have their ear problems checked within days.