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The lungs are one of the last organs in the body to develop as a baby grows. They're also one of the most important.

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As a new parent or parent-to-be, you will be faced with many important decisions about your health and the health of your child, including immunisation.

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Cerebral palsy is not only the result of birth trauma and the lack of oxygen supply during delivery.

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Focussing attention on a child’s first year of life is proving to be a major breakthrough in autism research.

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The Drug Discovery Unit has been finding ways for smart drugs to penetrate deep into cells and attacking their disease targets while causing fewer side effects

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Perth's The Kids Research Institute Australia is excited to announce the appointment of Professor Alex Brown, Ms Nicole O'Connor and Professor Jozef Gecz to its Board.

In close partnership with Aboriginal Elders and community members in Western Australia's south-west, we created ‘Kaal Tackles Eczema’, a children’s book to help Aboriginal families manage eczema. Our research showed a high prevalence and need for culturally relevant resources. The book uses Noongar language and art to educate and reduce infections, and is available online and in schools.

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Each day of school missed makes a difference, with the effect on learning accumulating over time. From an early age, if children are taught that they need to 'show up' for school and make a commitment, this positive mentality aids academic and career success and brings benefits in adulthood.

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

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