The latest in child health research
The Kids Research Institute Australia
The Kids Research Institute Australia is one of the largest and most successful medical research institutes in Australia
Celebrating 35 years of discovery, impact and hope
Earlier this month, The Kids celebrated a milestone - 35 years of bold ideas, groundbreaking research, and the people who find answers to the big questions about better health outcomes for children and families. At a special event at Government House Ballroom on 5 November, our founders, supporters, researchers and partners came together to reflect on 35 years of achievements.
It was also the launch of a new interactive exhibition – Behind the Breakthrough – which pays tribute to the impact of The Kids on the lives of children and families. The exhibition is on display at Central Park in Perth city until 28 November and will move to other high-profile locations throughout 2026.
Examining the impacts of the social media ban
A unique national study to examine the impact of the Federal Government’s upcoming social media ban on families is being undertaken by The Kids Research Institute Australia, in collaboration The University of Western Australia and Edith Cowan University.
Celebrating our award and grant recipients
We're celebrating research success at The Kids with the announcement of a number of significant grants and awards. Five researchers have secured WA Near Miss Awards funding to advance innovative health projects, while Dr Renee Ng received the 2025 Aspire Award (sponsored by Business Events Perth) and Dr Vincent Mancini was awarded a three-year Fellowship supporting regional WA fathers and families in NICU. In a major boost for childhood cancer research, eight researchers have also received over $2 million in grants from Cancer Council WA to improve children’s treatment and outcomes.
Urgent change needed to Close the Gap
New research from the Embrace project highlights an urgent need for greater cultural safety in mental healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. The findings call for trauma-informed, culturally grounded care to improve health outcomes and ensure services meet the needs of these communities.
Jimmy’s fight against RSV shows why research matters
When RSV struck, baby Jimmy’s life changed in an instant. Thanks to over 20 years of research, WA now has an RSV immunisation program that is keeping babies out of hospital. This is the power of research - and it’s the power of your support.
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