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Addressing climate change to safeguard the health of our children

Researchers from The Kids Research Institute Australia who are working to better understand the serious threat climate change poses to children’s health have led a study revealing the dramatically heightened risk of preterm births as the world gets hotter.

Key research helps inform policy on e-cigarettes

Formative research undertaken by The Kids Research Institute Australia has helped inform tough new laws introduced by the Federal Government to reduce the harm caused by vapes.

International clinical trial reduced lung inflammation in young kids with cystic fibrosis

Promising results from an Australian-led clinical trial could drastically change the way we care for young children with cystic fibrosis (CF).

Cure4CF Grant a boost for innovative Cystic Fibrosis research

A $350,000 Cure4 Cystic Fibrosis grant is set to propel the Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre’s Phage WA program forward, supercharging its fight against antimicrobial resistant (AMR) lung infections in people with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) using  cutting-edge phage therapy.

CF Awareness Month

Information about cystic fibrosis awareness month and CF research at The Kids

Wal-yan researchers secure three MRFF grants to tackle childhood lung disease

The Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre is thrilled to see three researchers awarded prestigious Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Chronic Respiratory Conditions grants to improve lung health in children.

The Three C’s that can help keep your kids safe online

The Kids Research Institute Australia cyber safety expert Professor Donna Cross says parents should use the ‘three C’s’ to help keep their children safe online.

Cybersecurity awareness

Technology is an important part of diabetes management but its important to stay cybersecurity aware.

“Beacon” Cyber App Project with Bankwest

The Kids Research Institute Australia and Bankwest partnered together from 2019-2022 to develop a cyber safety app that provides parents and carers with the knowledge and skills to help their children thrive in a digital world.

Four The Kids Research Institute Australia finalists in 2021 WA Mental Health Awards

Two The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers and two significant The Kids-led initiatives aimed at improving the mental health of young people