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Six finalists cement The Kids' research excellence in milestone Premier's Science Awards

Six scientists from The Kids Research Institute Australia have been named finalists across four categories in the 2026 Premier's Science Awards.

World-first Inklings Program launches in South Australia

South Australian families with babies showing early social and communication differences will be among the first to benefit from a nation-leading early support program, as The Kids Research Institute Australia’s Inklings Program officially launches in South Australia.

Leading autism researcher named The Kids new Deputy Director (Research)

Professor Andrew Whitehouse, the Angela Wright Bennett Professor of Autism Research and CliniKids Director, has been appointed Deputy Director (Research) at The Kids Research Institute Australia.

NDIA backs The Kids Research Institute Australia's program to support babies developing differently

A world-first program for babies with delays in their social and communication skills has been launched in Western Australia, thanks to support from the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).

CliniKids

CliniKids is the first clinical service of The Kids Research Institute Australia, providing autism therapies and supports for young children.

About us

CliniKids is a not-for-profit centre integrating world-class research with a clinical service for children with developmental delay and/or autism, and their families. It is the first of its kind for autism in Australia.

Our team

Our team of world-class researchers and exceptional clinicians work in collaboration to provide children access to the very best evidence-based therapies and programs.

Kandice Varcin

Kandice Varcin is a Senior Research Fellow at CliniKids

Jess Reynolds

Jess Reynolds is the Program Manager at CliniKids

Rhylee Sulek

Rhylee Sulek is a Senior Research Fellow at CliniKids