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Research Assistant - END RHD CRE

The Opportunity The Kids Research Institute Australia is leading the work to end rheumatic heart disease (RHD) as a public health priority for

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Tuberculosis expert named a Rising Star finalist

A leading tuberculosis researcher from The Kids Research Institute Australia and Curtin University has been named a finalist for the Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes (AAMRI) 2024 Rising Star Award.

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Detention is no place for any child

The Kids Research Institute Australia is supporting calls for the urgent release of Biloela family from held detention.

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Implementation of on-line training modules in paediatric Aboriginal lung health

André Schultz MBChB, PhD, FRACP Head, BREATH Team Head, BREATH Team Prof André Schultz is the Head, BREATH Team at The Kids Research Institute

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Junk-food filled neighbourhoods: Building a local evidence-base for change’. Rapid Obesity Policy Translation Program

Gina Trapp BHSc(Hons1A), RPHNutr, PhD Honorary Research Associate Gina.Trapp@thekids.org.au ARC DECRA Fellow & Head of Food and Nutrition Research Dr

Findings from the LiLO study

Learn about the findings from the LiLo study.

Sub-Project Initiation and Approval Process

Accessing the ORIGINS cohort, database or biological samples involves a process of review and approval.

Healthy Skin Books

Kaal is a proud Noongar boy, he loves playing football, but this season Kaal is about to tackle a new and unexpected challenge… eczema.

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Influenza vaccination in Western Australian children: Exploring the health benefits and cost savings of increased vaccine coverage in children

To assess potential benefits and direct healthcare cost savings with expansion of an existing childhood influenza immunisation program, we developed a dynamic transmission model for the state of Western Australia, evaluating increasing coverage in children < 5 years and routinely immunising school-aged children.

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The Right Advice, from the Right Person, in the Right Way: Non-Engaged Consumer Families’ Preferences for Lifestyle Intervention Design Relating to Severe Obesity in Childhood

Family-based lifestyle interventions for children/adolescents with severe levels of obesity are numerous, but evidence indicates programs fail to elicit short- or longer-term weight loss outcomes. Families with lived experience can provide valuable insight as we strive to improve outcomes from programs. Our aim was to explore elements that families desired in a program designed to treat severe levels of obesity in young people.