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Co-designing a trauma-informed program for parents whose infant has had a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) admission

Having a newborn child admitted into a NICU can be highly traumatic for parents. The compounding effects of the NICU clinical environment, having a seriously ill child, in addition to the inability to care or adequately bond with your child can be extremely distressing.

2020 VTG Christmas Update

Coming up in 2021 Contact us We have a a study to suit every age range in 2021! From babies at just six weeks for the FluBub Study, through to

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Game aims to alleviate depression for trans youth

A digital game adapted by researchers is set to deliver engaging, accessible help to prevent depression for trans and gender diverse young people.

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Language Development

Language is one of the most remarkable developmental accomplishments of early childhood. Language connects us with others and is an essential tool for literacy, education, employment and lifelong learning.

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Cybersafety

Even in the safety of their home, there are many risky places a child or teenager can visit online. This can be due to the content they see, who they come into contact with, and personal information they share.

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Parents’ top tips for managing their kids’ device use

Have you ever wondered how other parents manage their kids’ device use? As part of a survey for our Cyber Savvy Project, The Kids researchers asked a group of parents for their top tips regarding their child's use of devices.

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Young ambassadors keep researchers on their toes

Flat out trying hard to keep up with the ever-changing threats from cyberbullying, The Kids Research Institute Australia counts itself fortunate to have youth on its side.

National Vaccines Platform – First Nations Community Advisory group

Telethon Kids Institute is leading the development of a National Vaccine Platform for conducting trials to improve protection from diseases that can prevented with vaccines. We are seeking Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders to join our new First Nations Vaccines Community Advisory Group.

Wendy

Wendy Mum of two kids, Joshua and Julia. ORIGINS project member and trial participant. I discovered that my son was allergic to nuts.

Evelyn

Evelyn Age 18. Youth advocate, volunteer. Research is what leads to change. It presents countless possibilities for discoveries -