Search
Showing results for "mental health aboriginal"
Research
Improving the well-being for young people living with rheumatic heart disease: A peer support pilot program through Danila Dilba Health ServiceAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia have an inequitable burden of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD), concentrated among young people and necessitating ongoing medical care during adolescence. There is an unmet need for improved well-being and support for these young people to complement current biomedical management.
News & Events
Proactive measures at Banksia Hill welcomedWe welcome the Cook Labor Government’s plan to introduce proactive measures to improve the safety and welfare of children and young people within the State’s youth justice system.
News & Events
Aboriginal researchers recognised at multiple awards nightsAboriginal researchers from The Kids Research Institute Australia have been recognised for their contributions to their communities at multiple awards ceremonies over the weekend.
News & Events
Writing our story for Wear It Purple DayEmbrace @ The Kids Research Institute Australia celebrates Wear It Purple Day with Rio Tinto
News & Events
Show of support for leading Voice campaignerProfessor Helen Milroy speaks about the importance of providing support to leading advocates after meeting with noted campaigner for a Voice to Parliament, Thomas Mayo.
Research
The Early Years PartnershipThe Early Years Partnership is a 10-year (2018-2028) partnership between the WA State Government (Departments of Communities, Health, and Education), Minderoo Foundation and The Kids Research Institute Australia as the evidence and evaluation partner.
News & Events
The Kids welcomes new Closing the Gap targetsThe Kids Research Institute Australia has welcomed the announcement of a new National Agreement on Closing the Gap.
Research
Reduced forced vital capacity in Aboriginal Australians: Biology or missing evidence?This editorial article addresses chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung function testing in Aboriginal Australians.
Research
Occurrence of psychosis and bipolar disorder in adults with autism: A systematic review and meta-analysisEvidence suggests that individuals with autism spectrum disorder have increased rates of co-occurring psychosis and/or bipolar disorder. Considering the peak age of onset for psychosis and bipolar disorder occurs in adulthood, we investigated the co-occurrence of these disorders in adults with autism.