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We are looking for Aboriginal parents who are passionate about lung health to join the Aboriginal Advisory Committee (AAC) for our Kids Easy Breathing Study (KEBS). Research shows 1 in 5 Aboriginal* bubs in hospital for bronchiolitis (a common viral chest infection) later had serious damage to their lungs. The aim of our study is to find out why Aboriginal bubbies are more likely to develop long-term lung sickness.
Midaiah Age 19. Youth advocate, project community member. Research is critical as it informs strategy and helps build a greater
Emma Age 22. Youth advocate, Youth Advisory Group & Science Team community member. Research is the answer to our problems, I think research
Sarah Mum of two, Summer and Andre Jnr. Project community member. Having lived in a remote Aboriginal community, Looma, for many years it
The Kids Research Institute Australia welcomes and appreciates all enquiries regarding volunteering opportunities.
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Top researchers recognised for respiratory researchTwo leading researchers from The Kids received significant endorsements to advance their research at last night’s Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand and the Australian and New Zealand Society of Respiratory Science (TSANZSRS) Annual Scientific Meeting in Adelaide.
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