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Outstanding Aboriginal mental health researcher Professor Juli Coffin has taken out top honours at the 2021 Western Australian Mental Health Awards in recognition of her ground-breaking work to enhance Aboriginal social and emotional wellbeing.

The Journey Together initiative aims to improve the life trajectories for Aboriginal children across three sites in Western Australia – Port Hedland, Newman and Perth.

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A study led by researchers at The Kids Research Institute Australia has shown that electronic cigarettes can cause lung damage.

The Kids Research Institute Australia, Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation and Perth Children’s Hospital have formed a strategic partnership to support the establishment and operation of the Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre.

Find out how you can get involved with our work at Phage WA.

Here are some of the most common questions about phage, phage therapy and antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Helping families to unlock the mental and physical health benefits of connecting with nature and community through outdoor play - easily, and locally.

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To celebrate NAIDOC week we sat down with Isabelle Adams, the coordinator of The Kids Research Institute Australia's Kulunga Aboriginal Research Development Unit (KARDU).

Healthy skin is a vital factor in the fight against life-threatening conditions like sepsis, heart disease and kidney disease, all of which can be caused by the bacteria Strep A.

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There are an estimated 5000 episodes per year of bloodstream infections due to Staphylococcus aureus (golden staph) in Australia and an associated mortality of 20%. Despite this, there is little clinical trials evidence to guide best management.