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Co-designed and in collaboration with community members, the impacts of this project will directly benefit families by building awareness, empowering decision-making, and improving confidence around the recognition and management of skin conditions for Aboriginal children.

Research

Here’s what we know so far about the impact of COVID-19 on children.

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ORIGINS is Australia's largest longitudinal cohort study of its kind. Following 10,000 WA children from their time in the womb into early childhood, ORIGINS researchers are working to better understand when and why non-communicable diseases develop, and provide solutions for early intervention to ensure every child and family flourishes throughout their lifetime.

Research

Food allergies have become more common in our community, with up to one in ten young children now affected. Reactions can range from mild hives to life threatening anaphylaxis and breathing difficulties. The most common food allergies are to egg, peanut, tree nuts, cow’s milk, fish, shellfish, sesame, wheat and soy.

You are so valuable to us! Not only can you help fund our research into what makes kids healthy and happy, but you can also raise awareness of how important that work is.

We rely on our fundraisers enormously. Not only are they out there raising money to help fund our research into children’s health, they’re raising awareness within the community about the broad scope of work we do. They are helping to create hope for children and their families. Want to get involved?

At 6 weeks old David was diagnosed as having cystic fibrosis. His parents say that his involvement in research offers them their greatest hope for his future.

Meet the Friends of the Institute, a very impactful group of volunteers whose Friend-raising efforts have supported The Kids for more than 25 years.

Kojonup couple George and Trish Church ensured their legacy of generosity and kindness lived on, by including The Kids in their will. Read more.