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Key milestones delayed as parents spend more time on devices

Leading paediatrician and Co-Director of ORIGINS Professor Desiree Silva says key developmental milestones like smiling are being delayed because parents are spending too much time on devices.

For researchers

ORIGINS is a community resource that invites collaborative sub-projects and initiatives.

For students

ORIGINS welcomes undergraduate, Honours, PhD, Masters, and Doctor of Medicine students, in addition to junior doctors or trainees wishing to undertake a research placement or project as part of their studies.

The ORIGINS Tooth Fairy

As your child starts to lose their baby teeth, you now have a special chance to support exciting new areas of child health research

SYMBA-3

Examining whether consuming prebiotic fibre in pregnancy reduces the risk of developing allergic disease in the first three years of life.

Research

Healthway Chronic Conditions

The aim of this project is to develop and test a series of modules to promote mental health among young people with chronic conditions, using a positive psychology framework.

Research

Healthy Conversations @ Playgroup

One in four Australian children aged five years and under are overweight or obese. This program promoted healthful lifestyle behaviours to prevent obesity in children and families attending playgroups.

BMI Calculator

Find a BMI calculator for health professionals and GPs to calculate their patients' pre-pregnancy BMI.

Healthy Pregnancy & Me: A Guide To Weight Gain In Pregnancy

Companion website for the Healthy Pregnancy & Me brochure for pregnant women.