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Aboriginal Advisory Committee - Kids Easy Breathing Study

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.

Midaiah

  Midaiah Age 19. Youth advocate, project community member.             Research is critical as it informs strategy and helps build a greater

Emma

  Emma Age 22. Youth advocate, Youth Advisory Group & Science Team community member.         Research is the answer to our problems, I think research

Sarah

  Sarah Mum of two, Summer and Andre Jnr. Project community member.           Having lived in a remote Aboriginal community, Looma, for many years it

Volunteering

The Kids Research Institute Australia welcomes and appreciates all enquiries regarding volunteering opportunities.

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A decade of data confirms observation is safe for most newborns with neuroblastoma

A landmark study led by Dr Hetal Dholaria, The Kids Research Institute Australia researcher and Perth Children’s Hospital Oncologist, has confirmed that a “wait and watch” approach for newborns diagnosed with neuroblastoma is not only safe, but effective over the long term.

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Major donation to change the landscape of rare and undiagnosed disease

The Kids Research Institute Australia is proud to be a part of the Rare Care Comprehensive Centre (RCCC) for children with rare and undiagnosed disease, made possible thanks to one of Western Australia’s biggest philanthropic gifts.

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The Kids receives critical funding boost from WA Government

The Kids Research Institute Australia is one of 20 West Australian research facilities to share in $25 million funding under the State Government’s Research Infrastructure Support (RIS) program, through the Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund.