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03/02/2026

School is back, and so is the daily lunchbox routine — raising an important question for families: how do we feed kids nutritious food without breaking the bank?

Rebecca Flavel, a Senior Dietitian based at Perth Children’s Hospital and diabetes researcher in the Rio Tinto Children’s Diabetes Centre at The Kids Research Institute Australia, has kindly shared her top tips for stocking a nutritious lunchbox on a budget.

Swipe through the carousel or read her full list of recommendations here: https://diabetes.thekids.org.au/news-and-events/back-to-school-how-to-pack-a-healthy-lunchbox/.

| | Rio Tinto Children's Diabetes Centre | Perth Children's Hospital and Health Service

02/02/2026

Great news for WA families 💙

ORIGINS sub-project, STARS for Kids, was recently awarded a substantial Telethon7 Perth grant to help better support disadvantaged communities, where up to one in four children are starting school developmentally vulnerable.

This three-year grant will support the development of a scalable, online, tiered model of care, designed to help families with children under five through early intervention that addresses developmental, mental health and psychosocial needs.

ORIGINS Co-Director and Chief Investigator of STARS for Kids, Professor Desiree Silva, said early identification combined with targeted, compassionate support has the power to strengthen wellbeing, build resilience and ease pressure on the healthcare system.

“With families facing increasing delays in accessing services, the impact of early intervention cannot be overstated,” Professor Silva said.

👉 Read more : https://shorturl.at/Kug91

📍 Families in the City of Wanneroo with children aged 6 months to 3 years are now invited to take part in this important study.

👉 Check your eligibility and register here: https://shorturl.at/DbFYg

29/01/2026

World-first research from The Kids Research Institute Australia and Curtin University shows climate change could drive more than 100 million additional malaria cases and over 500,000 deaths across Africa by 2050, with children among those most affected.

Published in Nature Portfolio, the study reveals that extreme weather events such as floods and cyclones pose the greatest risk to malaria control. These events can damage housing, destroy bed nets, disrupt health services and delay access to treatment, potentially undermining decades of progress.

Drawing on 25 years of data and advanced geotemporal modelling across Africa, researchers found climate-driven disruptions from extreme weather could account for:

▪️ 79% of additional malaria cases
▪️ 93% of additional malaria deaths

The findings highlight the urgent need to build climate resilience directly into malaria control and health system planning.

🔗 Read the media release: shorturl.at/kirW1
📄 Read the full paper: nature.com/articles/s41586-025-10015-z

Ifakara Health Institute | National Health and Medical Research Council - NHMRC | Gates Foundation | Boston Consulting Group | Met Office

22/01/2026

A family home. Thousands of lights. One little girl – and a powerful mission.

For the past four years, the Dimasi family has transformed their home into a dazzling Christmas lights display, not just to spread festive cheer, but to shine a light on Rett syndrome – the rare neurological condition affecting their niece, Ava.

Their 2025 Dimasi Xmas DeLights fundraiser raised more than $5,200, bringing their incredible four-year total to over $12,800 for Rett syndrome research.

Rett syndrome is caused by a rare gene mutation and affects approximately one in every 9,000 girls, with symptoms that can include seizures, breathing irregularities, scoliosis and gastrointestinal issues. Here in Western Australia, around one baby girl is born with Rett syndrome each year.

Thanks to the generosity of families like the Dimasis, our researchers can continue working to better understand Rett syndrome, improve clinical care and measurement, support parents and contribute to global efforts to find a cure.

Thank you to the Dimasi family, and to everyone who donated after visiting their spectacular display.

Your support is helping create hope for Ava and so many others.

20/01/2026

Professor David Trembath, Head of Autism Research at CliniKids at The Kids, recently spoke with ABC News National about a new study which has found no evidence linking paracetamol use during pregnancy to autism.

The study, published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women’s Health, analysed 43 existing studies and found the available evidence does not support claims of a link made by US President Donald Trump late last year.

Professor Trembath said that the results of the new study should address any questions people may have about paracetamol use during pregnancy.

“I'm really confident that if people talk to their GPs, their doctors, et cetera, that they'll be able to provide a really clear picture of the evidence… which is clear and consistent that there is no association between paracetamol and autism."

He also stated that it is unfortunate for the community that autism has been framed as a ‘medical condition’.

"I'm really sad that people have had to go through this whole series of events, but I'm hoping that this will put an end to it, that we can get back to focusing on what really matters.”

Read the ABC story here: https://shorturl.at/5VAqQ

Read our evidence-based statement on autism and paracetamol here: https://shorturl.at/YOquw

ABC Australia

15/01/2026

Thirty marathons. Thirty days. One powerful reason. 🧠💛

Last September, one of our brain cancer researchers, Jacob Byrne, set himself an extraordinary challenge: to run a marathon every day for a month to help change the future for children with brain cancer.

Step by step, Jacob covered more than 1,200km, pushing through sore muscles, injured toes and moments of real doubt — all while keeping his focus firmly on the children and families who need better treatments and brighter outcomes.

And his determination paid off. Just days before the start of 2026, Jacob’s fundraising total reached $100,000 — an incredible milestone that will directly support childhood brain cancer research.

Thank you to everyone who supported Jacob and the work of our cancer researchers. 💛🏃

14/01/2026

Our research is having an impact! Scientists at The Kids, in collaboration with Perth Children’s Hospital, are joining the dots to keep children with cerebral palsy (CP) healthier and out of hospital.

Respiratory disease is the biggest cause of unplanned hospitalisations and premature death for children with CP. But for decades, no research had focused on prevention.

Our researchers decided they needed to do something. They identified nine risk factors for respiratory illness; then created RESP-ACT, a model of care to identify at-risk children and provide individualised care plans for families.

For one of those families – Stacy and Luc Tasker and their son Nathan, 5 – it’s been a game-changer.

“The RESP-ACT team gave us a flow chart specific to Nathan showing ‘this is when things are okay, this is when you should seek medical help’. It has given us confidence to know when Nathan is ill enough that we need support,” Luc said.

Read more in our latest Impact Report - link in our bio.

Perth Children's Hospital and Health Service. This work has been supported by WA Health Networks, Non-Government Centre Support, Ability Centre, WA Health Research Translation Projects funding, and the WA Child Research Fund.

Photo: Luc Tasker with Nathan and Dr Noula Gibson. Photo courtesy of The West Australian.

13/01/2026

Malaria continues to claim hundreds of thousands of young lives every year, but world-leading research is helping to turn the tide.

A USD $4.7 million grant from the Gates Foundation is supporting researchers at The Kids Research Institute Australia and The University of Western Australia to accelerate critical work in the global fight against this deadly disease.

Led by Professor Melissa Penny, a member of the World Health Organization (WHO)’s Malaria Policy Advisory Group, the Global Disease Modelling team is using advanced mathematical modelling to shape international malaria policy and guide the development of new vaccines and long-acting treatments before they reach clinical trials.

This investment will also strengthen OpenMalaria, an advanced platform that simulates how malaria spreads and how new interventions might protect children and families in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Professor Melissa Penny recently spoke with 9 News Perth, shining a spotlight on the global fight against malaria and the impact of this work.

Learn more: https://shorturl.at/QP3dv

12/01/2026

Let’s celebrate our local heroes. ⭐ Community has been at the heart of The Kids over the past 35 years, as we strive to ensure our research meets the needs of the community and those with lived experience.

Kate and Tick Everett lost their beautiful daughter, Dolly, to su***de at just 14 years old after she experienced cyberbullying.

They have since harnessed their lived experience to found Dolly's Dream and have partnered with The Kids on our free cyber safety app, Beacon.

Beacon provides evidence-based information for parents and caregivers designed to help keep kids safe online, including reviews of apps, mental health advice and ideas and strategies to navigate the ever-changing online world.

We extend a big thanks to the families like the Everetts, whose courage has supported our vision of happy, healthy kids.

Find out more about The Kids’ impact and our exhibition, Behind the Breakthrough: https://shorturl.at/Psgei

Get the Beacon app: https://beacon.thekids.org.au/

09/01/2026

Late last year, ORIGINS and The Kids Research Institute Australia celebrated the launch of the revised ADHD Go-To Guide by Professor Desiree Silva and Dr Michele Toner OAM.

The original guide helped parents and teachers navigate ADHD with clear, evidence-based advice. The new edition goes even further - supporting parents, educators, employers, and individuals with updated research and practical guidance at a time when misinformation is everywhere.

The revised guide now includes:

👉 How parents can advocate for themselves and their child, with or without medication
👉 Awareness of common co-occurring conditions (e.g. autism, Tourette’s, mood dysregulation)
👉 Current evidence on medication and alternative therapies
👉 Advice for adults with ADHD and for employers wanting to better understand their staff

Overall, the guide aims to break down stigma - from “naughty child” myths to outdated stereotypes - and empower families, teachers, workplaces, and individuals to better understand this very common condition.

📖 You can buy your own copy here: https://bit.ly/3KgtDNC

Michele Toner, ADHD Consultant and Life Coach

08/01/2026

Step inside the stories behind 35 years of groundbreaking research at The Kids.

Our Behind the Breakthrough exhibition is now on display at Perth Children’s Hospital!

Explore eight eye-catching doors that bring some of our researchers’ biggest discoveries to life — including game-changing advances in type 1 diabetes, autism, childhood cancer, RSV, rare diseases and Indigenous child health.

Interactive, inspiring and free to explore.

Next time you’re at the hospital, take a moment to wander through, learn something new, and discover how The Kids has been transforming children’s health for 35 years.

23/12/2025

As 2025 draws to a close, we reflect on a significant year at The Kids.

From celebrating 35 years of impact to driving major programs of work across the most challenging childhood health issues, we are proud of the work we have achieved, and we couldn’t have done it without our community. 💛

This year, our research confirmed:

💡 Newborns fed exclusively colostrum in the first three days were five times less likely to develop a peanut allergy.
🩺 Low iron levels affect one in three one-year-olds.
💡 A new immunisation program against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for babies was almost 90% effective in reducing hospitalisation rates.
🩺 A bone-strengthening drug, zoledronic acid (ZA), could boost the effectiveness of standard cancer treatments and reduce leukaemia progression.
💡 The concentration of penicillin required to fend off Strep A infections is less than half the amount used previously – transforming treatment for people living with rheumatic heart disease (RHD).
🩺 A new model-of-care and clinic to support children and families with early-stage type 1 diabetes at Perth Children’s Hospital.
💡 Skipping breakfast is linked to poorer NAPLAN results.
🩺 One in six kids found to have Strep A throughout Kimberley region.
💡 Sports gambling is a ‘gateway’ for young men into problem gambling.

In addition, planning has significantly progressed on planning for the WA Comprehensive Kids Cancer Centre, and we launched a national study to assess the impact of social media bans on Australian children and families.

In 2026, we will build on our research findings in these areas, and others, and continue working towards our vision of happy, healthy kids.

Our team will be taking a break and the Institute will shut down tomorrow, December 24, with doors opening again on Monday, January 5.

From all of us here at The Kids, we wish you and your loved ones a safe and joyful holiday period.

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At Telethon Kids Institute, we're committed to children’s research that gives every child the best opportunity for a happy and healthy childhood.

Founded in 1990 by 2003 Australian of the Year, Professor Fiona Stanley, the Telethon Kids Institute's success stems from its innovative approach in bringing together researchers from different fields of science to tackle major issues in child health and wellbeing.

Director Dr Jonathan Carapetis leads the 700-strong team at our cutting-edge facility now based in Perth Children’s Hospital, Nedlands.

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