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Nutrition & Metabolism

ORIGINS has sub-projects exploring the link between a mother's diet during pregnancy and health outcomes of the child. Projects also explore nutrition and eating habits during the early years.

ACE Feeding Study

The Antenatal Colostrum Expression (ACE) Study aims to determine whether hand expressing of colostrum in the last few weeks of pregnancy can help new mothers to breastfeed.

Nature Play & Grow

Helping families to unlock the mental and physical health benefits of connecting with nature and community through outdoor play - easily, and locally.

Microbiome

Auto-immune diseases such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis are associated with dysfunction in the microbiome. You need a balance of healthy bugs in your microbiome to keep it on track.

Preparing for your appointment

Find information on each session, and your pre-appointment checklist to ensure you are prepared.

Birth Sample Collection

Get in Touch Reach out via email, or find us at one of our two locations. ORIGINSproject@thekids.org.au The Kids Joondalup Shop 51, Joondalup Gate 57

One-Year Sample Collection

Get in Touch Reach out via email, or find us at one of our two locations. ORIGINSproject@thekids.org.au The Kids Joondalup Shop 51, Joondalup Gate 57

Three-Year Sample Collection

Get in Touch Reach out via email, or find us at one of our two locations. ORIGINSproject@thekids.org.au The Kids Joondalup Shop 51, Joondalup Gate 57

News & Events

ORIGINS Ch7 News Story

ORIGINS featured on Channel 7 News recently with two family stories of how ORIGINS changed their lives.

News & Events

Tips for protecting your baby in the summer heat

Paediatrician Dr Lana Bell shares her top tips for keeping your baby or toddler cool, well-hydrated and protected as the temperature soars.