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At The Kids, our vision is simple - happy healthy kids. We bring together community, researchers, practitioners, policy makers and funders, who share our mission to improve the health, development and lives of children and young people through excellence in research.

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 Brain and Behaviour research theme consists of five programs: Child Health Analytics, Development and Disability, Healthy Behaviours and Environments, Mental Health and Youth, Population Health.

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Secure attachments help children build resilience, self-worth, emotion regulation skills and healthy relationships.

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The school holidays and Christmas are a welcome break for most families but the lack of routine can prove a trying time for families living with Type 1 Diabetes

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Evidence is mounting that the bacteria in a mother’s digestive system, known as microbiome, can influence the health of babies.

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Meet Bianca Bertrand – she’s a glass half-full rather than half-empty person, always looking at the positives in life, especially when it comes to managing T1D

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Meet Nirubasini, or Niru as she is affectionately known among the Children’s Diabetes Centre team.

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Among all the yoghurt options in the dairy aisle, how do you know if you are making a healthy choice?

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West Coast Fever netball player Verity Charles is proof that living with T1D doesn't mean your sporting dream has to take a backseat to your condition