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Senior researcher presents at perinatal mental health conference

Senior Embrace researcher Dr Alix Woolard has called for more support for NICU parents and families at the 2025 Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Symposium.

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Finalist for Indigenous leadership award announced

Thomas Betts is a semi-finalist in the National Indigenous Times Indigenous Community Leadership Award.

About Embrace

Embrace @ The Kids Research Institute Australia is Western Australia’s first research collaboration devoted to the mental health of infants, children and young people ages 0-25.

DCD assessments

Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects a child’s ability to learn and carry out everyday motor skills. An early and accurate assessment helps families and schools understand a child’s unique needs.

Alcohol

It’s a conversation that can be tricky to navigate – how and when to talk to your kids about drinking alcohol safely.

COVID support

While COVID-19 is frightening, we've created some resources designed to help families tackle the challenges this virus has created for us.

People

Lily Vo

Speech Pathologist

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Developing a pencil grasp

In this blog, Senior Occupational Therapist Gayle Hillen explores the steps to developing a functional pencil grasp.