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The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers take out prestigious Premier’s Science Awards

Three outstanding researchers have won 2023 Premier’s Science Awards, with another inducted into the prestigious WA Science Hall of Fame.

Anti-bullying champion Professor Donna Cross inducted into WA Science Hall of Fame

Pioneering anti-bullying researcher Emeritus Professor Donna Cross OAM was last night announced as the latest inductee into the WA Science Hall of Fame.

Addressing climate change to safeguard the health of our children

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.

Key research helps inform policy on e-cigarettes

Formative research undertaken by The Kids Research Institute Australia has helped inform tough new laws introduced by the Federal Government to reduce the harm caused by vapes.

International clinical trial reduced lung inflammation in young kids with cystic fibrosis

Promising results from an Australian-led clinical trial could drastically change the way we care for young children with cystic fibrosis (CF).

CF Awareness Month

Information about cystic fibrosis awareness month and CF research at The Kids

Wal-yan researchers secure three MRFF grants to tackle childhood lung disease

The Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre is thrilled to see three researchers awarded prestigious Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Chronic Respiratory Conditions grants to improve lung health in children.

“Beacon” Cyber App Project with Bankwest

The Kids Research Institute Australia and Bankwest partnered together from 2019-2022 to develop a cyber safety app that provides parents and carers with the knowledge and skills to help their children thrive in a digital world.

Four The Kids Research Institute Australia finalists in 2021 WA Mental Health Awards

Two The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers and two significant The Kids-led initiatives aimed at improving the mental health of young people

Innovative mental health researcher takes top prize at WA Mental Health Awards

Outstanding Aboriginal mental health researcher Professor Juli Coffin has taken out top honours at the 2021 Western Australian Mental Health Awards in recognition of her ground-breaking work to enhance Aboriginal social and emotional wellbeing.