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Professor Jonathan Carapetis honoured at 2021 Western Australian of the Year AwardsCongratulations to The Kids Research Institute Australia Director Professor Jonathan Carapetis AM, who last night won the Professions Award at the 2021 Western Australian of the Year Awards.
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The Kids researchers named as finalists in 2021 Premier’s Science AwardsFour The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers – working across diverse fields including paediatric anaesthesia, bioinformatics, ear health, and the health impacts of biodiesel exhaust – have been named as finalists in the 2021 Premier’s Science Awards.
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International clinical trial reduced lung inflammation in young kids with cystic fibrosisPromising results from an Australian-led clinical trial could drastically change the way we care for young children with cystic fibrosis (CF).
Researchers from The Kids Research Institute Australia who are working to better understand the serious threat climate change poses to children’s health have led a study revealing the dramatically heightened risk of preterm births as the world gets hotter.
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BullyingBullying 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.
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My child is being bullied - how do I support them?As a parent, it can be very stressful to learn that your child is being bullied. Our instinct is to protect our children at all costs - but how exactly should we do this?
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Early Childhood DevelopmentEvery 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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Four The Kids Research Institute Australia finalists in 2021 WA Mental Health AwardsTwo The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers and two significant The Kids-led initiatives aimed at improving the mental health of young people
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Children with disabilities 3 times more likely to be maltreated but risk varies by disability typeA new study has found children with disabilities are 3 times more likely to be maltreated compared to other children but that risk varies by type of disability.
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Funding boost to melanoma researchA The Kids Research Institute Australia researcher will investigate new ways to harness the body’s own immune system to fight melanoma, thanks to Cancer Council WA funding.