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Investment in kids provides ongoing rewardsCorporates and private investors are beginning to realise the benefits of investing in early years initiatives, according to international demographer and economist Professor David Bloom.
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Five-year Hedland FASD Project wraps upA five-year, $5 million research program funded by BHP and aimed at reducing the prevalence and impact of FASD in the Pilbara officially wrapped in South Hedland last night.
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Researchers pay tribute to LockieThe hearts of everyone at The Kids go out to the family and friends of Lachlan Hernaman, a long-term participant in lung health research who died suddenly on April 30.
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Wesfarmers tops 2019 GivingLarge ReportThe major funder of the Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases based at The Kids Research Institute Australia has been recognised as Australia’s most generous giver.
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Churchill Fellow to explore how other countries get kids back to schoolThe Kids Research Institute Australia researcher Dr Kirsten Hancock will use a prestigious Churchill Fellowship to investigate how other countries handle school absenteeism.
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Iconic partnership to bolster parents in cyber safety battleBankwest and The Kids Research Institute Australia have announced a new partnership, bringing together two iconic Western Australian organisations to support parents in their cyber safety battle.
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The Kids welcomes Australian Nobel Laureate for prestigious lectureThe Kids is delighted to have Australian Nobel Laureate and former Australian of the Year Professor Peter C Doherty AC deliver The Governor’s Lecture.
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New app for parents develops kids’ essential life skillsA new app utilising ground breaking research into the early years will assist parents and carers develop their child’s life skills while going about their daily routines.
This study explored relationships between speech and language abilities in girls with Rett syndrome and how they may be affected by the type of genetic mutation
We reviewed literature and RettNet to explore firsthand perspectives of gastrointestinal issues in Rett Syndrome, then developed recommendations with experts.