News & Events at The Kids

FEATURED 8 April 2026

Internationally renowned researcher named new Executive Director at The Kids

Professor Caroline Homer AO - a globally recognised leader in maternal and child health, with an international career that spans clinical care, academic research, policy influence and senior leadership - has been named The Kids Research Institute Australia’s third Executive Director.

Childhood meningitis falls by 70%

3 October 2006

New study reveals Rett syndrome can strike males

8 August 2006

Late talking toddlers: new research debunks the myths

12 July 2006

Meningitis study aims for fewer needles

7 July 2006

Perth researchers to trial bird flu vaccine

28 June 2006

New vaccine promises fewer needles

12 June 2006

Gap between death rates for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal

26 May 2006

Perth women needed for international cervical cancer study

12 April 2006

Volunteers needed for world-first trial to prevent asthma

3 April 2006

MEDIA BACKGROUNDER - WA Aboriginal Child Health Survey

23 March 2006

Little improvement in Aboriginal educational performance

23 March 2006

DOWNLOAD - The first research report: Patterns and trends in Mortality in WA.

21 March 2006