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Why get active?

Anyone who engages in physical activity, regardless of how much they do, can achieve mental, physical and social health benefits, resulting in benefits to their quality of life.

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3rd European Rett Syndrome Conference, October 17-19, Maastricht, The Netherlands

Following last year's World Rett Syndrome Congress held in New Orleans, the 3rd European Rett Syndrome Conference was held in the Netherlands over 3 days.

News & Events

MECP2 duplication syndrome in the news

Our own Dr Helen Leonard was recently featured on Today Tonight. MECP2 duplication syndrome, which more frequently affects boys, is one of the Rett syndrome...

Laboratory Technologies

Within the Institute, we have a commitment to the highest standards of research with pro-active staff ensuring the lab environment is safe and secure.

SToP-ping skin sores in the Kimberley

More than 3,000 skin checks have been undertaken as part of a large clinical trial in WA’s Kimberley region aimed at halving the burden of skin sores in school-aged Aboriginal children.

New roadmap to help families navigate support for autistic children

Australia’s first national guideline for supporting the learning, participation and wellbeing of autistic children and their families.

The decades old program helping families and kids to thrive

It’s a brave move to upend your entire family to seek a fresh start – or safety – in a new country: even braver when the country you’re moving to has a completely different language, structure and cultural outlook.

Early detection helps delay onset of diabetes

A world-first study led by Dr Aveni Haynes at The Kids’ Rio Tinto Children’s Diabetes Centre, is helping to detect early changes in blood sugar levels.

Researchers call for rethink on infant screentime

A The Kids Research Institute Australia study has found the average six-month-old Australian baby has more than one hour of screen time each day.

Putting malaria on the MAP

The Kids Research Institute Australia is at the forefront of a global effort to track and prevent malaria – one of the world’s leading causes of disease and child deaths, particularly in developing countries.