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Factors associated with trajectories of psychological distress for Australian fathers across the early parenting periodEarly postnatal factors associated with fathers' persistent distress were identified, providing opportunities for early identification and targeted early...
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The AEDI: From Research to PolicyHere we summarise some recent research using the AEDI data and show how the Fraser Mustard Centre is using such research to help inform policy-makers.
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Effectiveness and experiences of families participating in peer led parenting support programsWhat is the effectiveness and experience of families participating in peer led parenting support programs delivered as home visiting programs?
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Clinical trial recruiting babies for RSV and hMPV vaccine studyMEDIA ENQUIRIES Discover. Prevent. Cure. Mailing list Media contacts About The Kids Be Inspired Please direct general enquiries to our reception on (
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Vaccination reminder program to boost immunisation rates across AustraliaFamilies throughout the country will trial a new text message vaccination reminder program designed to safeguard kids against infectious diseases thanks to a generous funding boost from the Ramaciotti Foundation.
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Study finds Covid-19 severity reduced for childrenAn international study examining Covid-19 severity on hospitalised children and adolescents has found that as the virus became more infectious, intensive care admissions dropped across multiple age groups regardless of vaccination status.
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Pneumococcal vaccine sees hospital admissions for deadly pneumonia slashed by halfThousands of children born in Papua New Guinea (PNG) no longer face a future cut short by severe pneumonia, thanks to the introduction of pneumococcal vaccination as part of the country’s National Immunisation Program.
The Kids Research Institute Australia's annual report highlights the accomplishments of our researchers, furthering our mission to secure a happier, healthier future for kids everywhere.
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The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers awarded $11 million to support vital child health researchResearchers from The Kids Research Institute Australia have been awarded more than $11 million to support vital child health projects, under the Federal Government’s Medical Research Future Fund.
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National funding to help foster healthier food environments and fight RHDResearch teams led by The Kids Research Institute Australia have been awarded $3.75 million to support two innovative projects – one focused on pioneering a national ‘Food Atlas’ to map access to healthy and unhealthy food across the country, and the other on developing new ways to prevent Strep throat and rheuma