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The Heavy Metal Tooth Fairy Project

This Australian-first study will simultaneously identify childhood exposure to heavy metals in regional and remote communities and provide these communities with training in drinking water quality, STEM and dental hygiene.

TUMS

Supporting healthy tummies in bubs

Examining Sub-Fertility In a Prospective Birth Cohort

This research aims to examine subfertility in a population pregnancy cohort, analysing the underlying differences between sub fertile couples who conceive naturally, sub fertile couples who conceive using ART or non-IVF, and fertile couples.

Sub-project Summary

An outline of ORIGINS' active and completed sub-projects.

Cessation of Courier Service

ORIGINS is no longer offering courier services or home collection of samples.

Maternal and Child Mental Health and Wellbeing

Examining the pathways of perinatal maternal mental health that influence child mental health outcomes.

ORIGINS sub-project awarded substantial Channel 7 Telethon Trust grant to support disadvantaged children

STARS for Kids, a sub-project of ORIGINS, received a three-year grant to advance the development of a scalable, online, tiered model of care to better support disadvantaged communities, where 20-25 per cent of children are entering school developmentally vulnerable.

Funding boost for ORIGINS child and family health research

ORIGINS is celebrating a substantial funding increase for its world-class research into child and family health and wellbeing.

New evidence shows timely introduction of peanuts and eggs reduces allergy risks

Families who introduce peanut butter and eggs to their baby’s diet at around six months of age can significantly reduce the chances of them developing a life-threatening allergy, according to a new study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology – In Practice.