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Working Together

This exciting new edition includes several new chapters that deliver an even more robust and high quality resource. It examines issues across the life course,..

The science of prevention for children and youth

The high prevalence of social, emotional and behavioural health problems in children and young people in Australia

Changes in health professionals' knowledge, attitudes and practice following provision of educational resources

We provided health professionals in Western Australia (WA) with educational resources about prevention of prenatal alcohol exposure and fetal alcohol...

Breastfeeding and early child development: A prospective cohort study

Breastfeeding has been associated with multiple developmental advantages for the infant; however, there have also been a number of studies that find...

Late-talking and risk for behavioural and emotional problems during childhood and adolescence

Although many toddlers with expressive vocabulary delay ("late talkers") present with age-appropriate language skills by the time they are of school age...

Gene-vitamin D interactions on food sensitization: A prospective birth cohort study

It has been hypothesized that vitamin D deficiency (VDD) contributes to the development of food sensitization (FS) and then food allergy.

Pina Karnpi: Kalgoorlie Otitis Media Research Project

Deborah Lehmann AO, MBBS, MSc Honorary Emeritus Fellow Honorary Emeritus Fellow Clinical Associate Professor Deborah Lehmann is a medical

PLAYCE PAWS: The health and developmental benefits of companion animals for young children

Pet ownership is associated with a number of physical, mental and emotional health benefits. Our current Pets and Health study (PLAYCE PAWS) investigates the health and developmental benefits of companion animals for young children.

PLAYCE@Home - understanding the impact of COVID-19 on children’s physical activity, health & development

Young children are no exception when it comes to the importance of friendships and social interaction for maintaining good health and well-being. This COVID-19 research project involves surveying parents and monitoring how their young children are coping during this time of social distancing.