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Bronchiolitis

Bronchiolitis is a respiratory infection, usually occurring in babies under six months of age. It causes them to wheeze and can lead to pneumonia. Researchers are focusing on vaccines against the virus which commonly causes it.

Horse wisdom making a difference in the Kimberley

The Yawardani Jan-ga Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) research project, headed by Professor Juli Coffin in WA’s Kimberley region, is steadily growing its capacity to support the social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of Aboriginal young people through the powerful medium of horses.

Young people key to suicide prevention

Young people and their families have teamed up with youth mental health providers and researchers to deliver a report which tackles youth suicide in WA.

The endgame strategy to eliminate deadly heart disease

Five years of intensive collaboration between researchers, clinicians, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, and government and non-government organisations have finally put the long-fought for goal of ending RHD within reach.

Assisted Reproductive Technologies

Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) cover a range of methods used to help couples with fertility problems achieve pregnancy, including in-vitro fertilisation (IVF).

Communications science to shift public thinking

Despite major advances in science in recent years, many Australians still don't understand the magnitude and importance of early years development to a child's life journey.

Counting the cost of late intervention

Leaders in the not-for-profit, research, philanthropy and business sectors have joined forces to shine a light on the human and economic benefits of early support for Australian children.

Research Topics

Discover more about some of the broad topics and areas of research that The Kids Research Institute Australia are involved in.

Childhood Depression

It's normal for children and teenagers to experience a range of emotions, including sadness, however childhood depression is more than just feeling sad.

Skin Infections

Our skin, the body’s largest organ, protects us and maintains overall health. Untreated recurring skin infections like impetigo and scabies severely impact children. The Kids is at the forefront of combatting skin infections, particularly within remote Aboriginal communities experiencing some of the world’s highest rates.