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This year sees WA’s much loved Channel 7 Perth Telethon reach a huge milestone, with 2017 marking the annual event’s 50th year of children's health fundraising.

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NHMRC Fellowships awarded to support child health research

Seven leading The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers have been awarded Fellowships from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).

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The Kids statement on Marriage Equality

Telethon Kids Institute believes that everyone has the right to be treated with equal respect, to feel included and not be subjected to discrimination.

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Computer algorithm links facial masculinity to autism

A new study led by The Kids Research Institute Australia has found a link between masculine facial features and autism.

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Rheumatic heart disease remains a major killer in Oceania region

A new study shows that people living in the Oceania region, including Australia, have the highest risk in the world of dying from rheumatic heart disease.

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Novel CoLab seeks to narrow the early childhood gap

A new partnership between The Kids and the Minderoo Foundation is trying to change the ways Government and communities address disadvantage and neglect.

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Student wellbeing just as important as academic success

A team of researchers passionate about the social and emotional wellbeing of children have been refining a survey questionnaire.

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New national tool to help improve FASD diagnosis

Expected to shine a light on hidden harm from alcohol use during pregnancy, Australia’s first national FASD diagnostic tool has been developed by the Institute.

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Local researchers lead biggest ‘artificial pancreas’ outpatient study

The Children’s Diabetes Centre at The Kids Research Institute Australia is leading the longest and largest at-home trial of a hybrid closed-loop insulin pump system.

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New grant to upskill local Aboriginal women as community health researchers

Aboriginal women in Western Australia's Kimberley region will be become qualified as community health researchers thanks to a grant awarded to The Kids.