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Amanda is a Certified Child Life Specialist and has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis on Child Life in Hospitals and Early Childhood Education.

Honorary Research Associate

Research Officer

The Kids CONNECT honours the many ways our community supports us to make our research great and achieve our vision of happy healthy kids.

We are looking for Aboriginal parents who are passionate about lung health to join the Aboriginal Advisory Committee (AAC) for our Kids Easy Breathing Study (KEBS). Research shows 1 in 5 Aboriginal* bubs in hospital for bronchiolitis (a common viral chest infection) later had serious damage to their lungs. The aim of our study is to find out why Aboriginal bubbies are more likely to develop long-term lung sickness.

Understanding children and families' hospital experiences to reduce stress and support wellbeing

  Wendy Mum of two kids, Joshua and Julia. ORIGINS project member and trial participant.          I discovered that my son was allergic to nuts.

  Eva Age 19. Youth advocate, Youth Advisory Group community member.          I believe that research is an integral part of society and contributes

  Madi Age 19. Volunteer Coordinator, Discovery Centre volunteer.            In a world that is constantly evolving and adapting, research is crucial

  Evelyn Age 18. Youth advocate, volunteer.             Research is what leads to change. It presents countless possibilities for discoveries -