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Inspiring researchers to take their career to the next level

Philanthropically-minded members of the community are lending their support to The Kids Research Institute Australia’s up-and-comers.

Angela Bennett hopes to reduce the disabilities associated with autism

The Angela Wright Bennett Foundation has made a $250,000 donation to autism research being led by Andrew Whitehouse at The Kids Research Institute Australia. Read more.

Top reasons why you should consider joining a playgroup

We have all heard of the phrase ‘it takes a village to raise a child’ but unfortunately in contemporary western society that ‘village’ can be hard to find.

Chinese immigrants in Australia at higher risk of allergies, research shows

Chinese immigrants who live in a Western environment like Australia have an increased risk of allergies, hay fever and asthma, new research led by Curtin University and The Kids Research Institute Australia has found.

The Kids Research Institute Australia to lead ground-breaking child health research in South Australia

The Kids Research Institute Australia's Adelaide facility has been officially opened by South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas.

Annual Report 2024

The Kids Research Institute Australia's annual report highlights the accomplishments of our researchers, furthering our mission to secure a happier, healthier future for kids everywhere.

Our research

At The Kids Research Institute Australia, we've been thinking of the kids for 35 years. We are finding the answers to some of the biggest problems facing the health and wellbeing of children and families. Our Research Themes host defined programs of work where the Institute has clear strengths and capacity. Our overarching commitment to First Nations Health and Equity is embedded across all our work and features as a core consideration in each Research Theme. The Institute is committed to ending the disparity in health and wellbeing outcomes between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal kids and families.

The Kerry M Stokes AC, Chair of Child Health

This prestigious position, named in honour of Mr Kerry M Stokes AC and the enormous contribution he has made to child health research in Western