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Cutting nails – Steps to building independence

In this blog, Curtin University Occupational Therapy student Julia Than discusses how to make nail care an important part of a child's self-care routine.

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Baby Dreaming and Infant Mental Health Awareness Week

Embrace @ The Kids Research Institute Australia recognises Mental Health Awareness Week, running until June 18, with the theme of ‘bonding before birth’.

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Planting the seeds with new project officer Thomas Betts

Project Officer Thomas Betts says it's vital we nurture our young people.

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Embrace backs WA government mental health crisis support

Professor Helen Milroy AM has praised the WA government's additional funding for infant, child and adolescent mental health.

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Guest article: How my son found perspective after a life-changing car accident

Josh Forde, 18, with mum Karen, who shares how her fears turned to

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2024 Seeding Grant winners announced

Embrace 2024 Seeding Grant winners (clockwise from top left): Dr Penelope Strauss, Dr Renee Teal, Dr Melissa Licari, Dr Vincent Mancini

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Writing our story for Wear It Purple Day

Embrace @ The Kids Research Institute Australia celebrates Wear It Purple Day with Rio Tinto

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Leading youth mental health researchers welcome sector funding

Leaders of Western Australia’s youth mental health research sector from Embrace at The Kids Research Institute Australia have welcomed the state government’s $420 million boost to mental health spending in its 2023-24 budget.

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Rheumatic Heart Disease

Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is the most important cause of acquired cardiovascular disease in children and young adults. Virtually non-existent in most of Australia, it still predominantly affects Aboriginal communities.

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Diabetes

Diabetes is the name for a number of different metabolic disorders in which the body's healthy levels of blood sugar (glucose) can't be maintained.Diabetes can have a significant impact on quality of life should complications develop. Diabetes can affect the individual's entire body.