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As well as ORIGINS long-term core research, there are a number of clinical trials, early interventions and shorter-term research studies that sit within ORIGINS. Known as sub-projects, these studies look at multiple aspects of child and family health and development.

ORIGINS has officially reached the study's five-year goal of recruiting 4,000 active participants to the project and has closed recruitment of new families into the active cohort.

By participating in ORIGINS, you are contributing to one of the largest and most comprehensive birth cohort studies ever.

Learn about our timepoints for online questionnaires and Kids Check Appointments.

ORIGINS is an interventional cohort study, meaning participants receive timely feedback and an action plan to address any potential abnormalities.

Miss Braddon will be awarded with $15,000 to go towards her research project, DreamStart

ORIGINS sub-projects investigating the impact of the physical environment and lifestyle on health, development and chronic conditions.

Publications, papers and findings coming out of ORIGINS and its sub-projects

Dietary intake during the first year of life is a key determinant of a child's growth and development. ORIGINS is a longitudinal birth cohort study investigating factors that contribute to a 'healthy start to life' and the prevention of non-communicable diseases.