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Child Physical Activity, Health and Development

Our Child Physical Activity, Health and Development team focuses on improving children’s physical activity levels, health and development. We work to uncover the best environments, policies and programs to facilitate physically active lifestyles for lifelong health and wellbeing.

Impact Report 2019

At The Kids Research Institute Australia, our vision is simple - happy healthy kids. We bring together community, researchers, practitioners, policy makers and funders who share our mission to improve the health, development and lives of children and young people through excellence in research.

Aboriginal Commitment

Working Together: The Kids Research Institute Australia Commitment to Aboriginal Children and Families

Scientific Review

In 2018, an independent panel of world-leading researchers undertook a Scientific Review of the Institute.

The ORIGINS Project on Channel 7 News

Check out Ch 7 News feature on The ORIGINS Project here

Parents be alert but not alarmed

There is no doubt that developmental milestones play a very important role for parents.

Student life

The Kids Research Institute Australia provides students with several opportunities to meet other students and staff members, develop professionally and personally, and have a say in student services and the student experience.

Weaving and Yarning

Aboriginal women who are pregnant or new mums can come along to learn to weave a baby basket and yarn with strong women from the community.

2021 Round 2 Seed Funding Recipients

The Wesfarmers Centre is pleased to announce the successful recipients for the 2021 Round 2 Seed Funding Grants. Julie Hibbert | Validating a

Hong Kong researcher highlights importance of nature for children during Joondalup Health Campus visit

Joondalup Health Campus welcomed international researcher Dr Tanja Sobko to share her research on the link between mental health and time spent in nature.