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Database a crucial tool helping to fill the CDKL5 information void

The Kids Research Institute Australia disability researcher, Associate Professor Helen Leonard, played an important role in the identification of the differences that define CDD, thanks to her extensive experience researching Rett syndrome and running an Australian online database tracking Rett cases.

Nourish resources good for the body and the soul

For thousands of children around Australia with intellectual and other disabilities, the process of eating can be traumatic, posing challenges that veer from uncomfortable to life threatening.

Missing Piece study guiding new strategies to prevent rheumatic fever

A Kimberley study seeking to better understand Strep A in remote settings is helping to guide new approaches to prevent acute rheumatic fever (ARF) – an auto-immune response that typically begins with a sore throat and causes high fever, tiredness and swollen joints.

Beacon of hope for navigating online world

In a world where TikTok dances and Minecraft adventures take centre stage, kids are spending more time online than ever before.

Helping to create safe spaces for young LGBTQA+ Aboriginal people

The Walkern Katatdjin (Rainbow Knowledge) project has produced a suite of resources to help services become more inclusive.

Laboratory Equipment

Most laboratory equipment at The Kids Research Institute Australia is owned and maintained by the Institute, in order to make this available for use by all staff and students.

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CRE in Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing (CREAHW)

CREAHW is a program of intervention research focused on achieving sustainable change for the Aboriginal community & improving the lives of Aboriginal people.

Difficult journey for Tahlea after fight back from disease

At just six months old, Tahlea Dalgety was flown from Geraldton to Perth with a slim chance of survival after contracting meningococcal disease.

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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 ...

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Indigenous Capacity Building Grant (ICBG)

This was a five year grant from the NHMRC to build research capacity in ten Aboriginal researchers