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How April got her spark back after T1D diagnosis

Discover how our breakthroughs are helping kids with diabetes live longer, safer lives.

Research

Understanding children and families' hospital experiences to reduce stress and support wellbeing

Our research focuses on identifying practical ways to provide trauma-informed care for children and families visiting the hospital.

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Community and Food Environments study

Gina Nicole Trapp Hanna BHSc(Hons1A), RPHNutr, PhD BHlthSc (Hons) Honorary Research Associate Program Manager 08 6319 1033 Gina.Trapp@thekids.org.au

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Wellbeing and Type 1 Diabetes

A community-led, trauma-informed psychosocial intervention to improve health outcomes of children and young people with Type-1 diabetes.

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Discovery Centre offers Tilly chance to be researcher for a day

Getting the chance to play researcher for the day was a welcome change for Tilly Bignell, who has been in and out of hospital since being diagnosed with brain cancer in late 2018.

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Broome kids get their hands dirty with real-life science

The Kids Research Institute Australia is bringing science to the Kimberley, with a series of free activities for children and families in Broome in the leadup to National Science Week.

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Visit our Discovery Centre in the holidays

Beat the heat these school holidays by visiting the The Kids Discovery Centre.v

Primary School Excursions

Everything you need to know to book an excursion at the The Kids Discovery Centre.

Phage WA

Leading the fight against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Western Australia.

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New treatment option for West Australians with cystic fibrosis one step closer thanks to generosity of Conquer Cystic Fibrosis

Access to phage therapy, a treatment option for antibiotic resistant superbugs, is now one step closer for people with CF in WA thanks to a $500,000 donation from Conquer Cystic Fibrosis to the Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre.