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The Kids Research Institute Australia welcomes Perth World Congress on RHD

The Kids Research Institute Australia today welcomed an announcement that the second World Congress on RHD will be hosted in Perth in 2026 by the National Heart Foundation.

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New study unveils benefits of blue and green spaces for boosting child wellbeing

Preschool children with more backyard space and those who live closer to parks and water do more active play than children from other neighbourhoods, according to a new study by The Kids Research Institute Australia.

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Aboriginal women lead design of maternal and child healthcare model

A group of 19 Aboriginal women from South Australia, along with researchers from The Kids Research Institute Australia, have developed a culturally responsive, evidence-based model of care to support Aboriginal women with cardiometabolic complications in pregnancy in SA.

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Kalgoorlie STEM Festival ignites curiosity

The Kids Research Institute Australia’s inaugural Kalgoorlie STEM Festival drew more than 600 children and was warmly embraced by the local community over two exciting days at Curtin University’s Graduates Hall.

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Meet the Finalists: Illuminate PitchFest 2025

We are excited to introduce ten trailblazing researchers who will be taking to the stage this February to pitch their bold and innovative ideas to our philanthropic community.

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Funding boost for childhood cancer research projects

Projects to improve outcomes for leukaemia patients and reduce skin cancer rates in young Aboriginal people have received funding through Cancer Council WA.

About the centre

The Centre includes researchers at The Kids Research Institute Australia’s Diabetes Research Team and the Diabetes Service at the Perth Children’s Hospital.

Research fellows

Read about the research fellows at the Children's Diabetes Centre, Martin de Bock, Aveni Hayes, Ashleigh Lin and Marie-Anne Burckhardt.

PhD Students

Read about the students currently undertaking their PhD as a part of the Children's Diabetes Centre.