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17/04/2026

Have you heard the news?

Kids can get a needle-free flu vaccine this year!

Thanks to the State Government, WA kids aged 2 to 11 can now access FluMist – a painless, safe and effective flu vaccine that has been used overseas for a decade.

Head of the Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases at The Kids Research Institute Australia, Professor Christopher Blyth, answers some common questions about this game-changing vaccine.

| | Perth Children's Hospital and Health Service

Make The Kids your reason to run in 2026! 💙👟🏃‍♂️👉 With less than two-months until HBF Run for a Reason, there’s still t...
15/04/2026

Make The Kids your reason to run in 2026! 💙👟🏃‍♂️👉

With less than two-months until HBF Run for a Reason, there’s still time to lace up your shoes and join The Kids team for a cause close to all our hearts – happy, healthy kids.

Our research is powered by people like you and every step you take can help change a child’s life.

From cancer research to mental health, diabetes, asthma and more. The Kids’ researchers are tackling some of the biggest health challenges impacting children in Australia.

Join our team and walk, run, skip, jump or roll, for happier, healthier kids:
✔️Sign up and choose your race distance 👉https://shorturl.at/X1pO8
✔️Create an account and complete your registration
✔️Join our team – select ‘Yes, add to an existing team’ and search for The Kids Research Institute Australia
✔️ To fundraise for The Kids, choose The Kids Research Institute Australia as your charity partner.

Together, we can make a difference – one step at a time! 👟

An Australian first nasal spray flu vaccine is now available for all WA kids aged 2 to 11 years. FluMist offers the same...
14/04/2026

An Australian first nasal spray flu vaccine is now available for all WA kids aged 2 to 11 years.

FluMist offers the same protection as a traditional flu injection, and has been used safely overseas for more than a decade.

Each year, hundreds of thousands of Australians fall ill from the flu, with young children and the elderly most at risk from serious complications – including death.

Researchers at The Kids call this new flu vaccination option a 'game-changer' and hope it will lift vaccination rates and protect our most vulnerable populations.

The free vaccine will be available through GPs, pharmacies and Community Health Services.

Find out more: https://www.thekids.org.au/news--events/news-and-events-nav/2026/april/new-needle-free-flu-vaccine-aims-for-major-lift/

Perth Children's Hospital and Health Service | WA Department of Health | |

Big news for families across WA 💙Our new Strong Skin app is here to help Aboriginal parents and carers spot early signs ...
08/04/2026

Big news for families across WA 💙

Our new Strong Skin app is here to help Aboriginal parents and carers spot early signs of skin infections like impetigo and scabies – and know when and where to get help.

Created together with Aboriginal community members, researchers from our Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases, and health experts, the app is simple to use and designed to support families in making confident decisions about their children’s skin health.

Early action can make a big difference.

Read more 👉 https://shorturl.at/y77Gx

Alternatively, you can tune in to this interview with Dr Hannah Thomas on ABC Kimberley’s Breakfast program, where she explores the app in depth. The segment begins at the 1:12:00 mark: https://shorturl.at/lRaQv

Download now:
📱 App Store: https://shorturl.at/r44aQ
📱 Google Play: https://shorturl.at/OBRVM

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A globally recognised leader in maternal and child health has been appointed as the next Executive Director of The Kids ...
08/04/2026

A globally recognised leader in maternal and child health has been appointed as the next Executive Director of The Kids Research Institute Australia.

Professor Caroline Homer AO will commence in the role from 20 July, bringing with her an international career spanning clinical care, academic research, policy influence and senior leadership.

Currently at the Burnet Institute, Professor Homer serves as Executive Council Member, Deputy Director Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Co-Head of the Global Women and Newborn Health Group. She is also a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences and has chaired the National Health and Medical Research Council since 2021.

Board Chair at The Kids, Naomi Flutter, said Professor Homer brings exceptional leadership and a proven ability to translate research into real-world impact through strong and meaningful partnerships.

We look forward to welcoming Professor Homer to lead the next chapter at The Kids.

Read more about our new Executive Director: https://shorturl.at/VPjpw

Embrace at The Kids – WA’s first research collaboration dedicated to the mental health and wellbeing of infants, childre...
02/04/2026

Embrace at The Kids – WA’s first research collaboration dedicated to the mental health and wellbeing of infants, children and young people (0–25) – recently brought cultural safety to life in Broome through connection, conversation and community.

At the 2026 Aboriginal Independent Community Schools Conference, Aboriginal Project Officers Thomas Betts and Sarah Cattermole shared insights from their work, before leading hands-on workshops using safe yarning cards.

Beyond the conference, they met with local service providers to listen, learn and build relationships grounded in trust.

“You can see the safe space, you can feel the warm environment… Everyone we spoke to truly listened,” Sarah said.

These moments matter – where cultural safety is not only discussed, but truly lived.

👉 Read more about the visit: https://embrace.thekids.org.au/news-and-events/2026/april/indigenous-schools-talk-cultural-safety-in-broome/

02/04/2026

On World Autism Awareness Day, we’re shining a light on leading autism researcher Professor Mirko Uljarević.

Fresh from Stanford University in California, Professor Uljarević has moved to Perth to work with CliniKids at The Kids, and The University of Western Australia to improve the diagnosis and clinical supports pathway for autistic children.

His appointment has been made possible thanks to the WA Government’s FHRI Fund and the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation.

Learn more about Professor Uljarević’s work 👉 shorturl.at/tvrKC

We’re proud to be a Telethon Beneficiary in 2026! Through Telethon’s support, we’re giving kids a jump-start to life. Fr...
01/04/2026

We’re proud to be a Telethon Beneficiary in 2026!

Through Telethon’s support, we’re giving kids a jump-start to life.

From understanding why kids with asthma are more prone to respiratory infections, to exploring how additional oxygen during intubation can benefit babies, and investigating how improving circadian rhythms in pre-term babies may support long-term health – our research is making a real difference.

This year, Telethon is supporting 147 organisations, and we’re honoured to once again be part of this important community.

See how Telethon beneficiaries are improving the lives of sick, vulnerable and disadvantaged children across WA 👉 telethon7.com/impact

Telethon7 Perth

Easter is a time for family, fun traditions and … chocolate! There’s nothing wrong with enjoying your favourite treats,...
31/03/2026

Easter is a time for family, fun traditions and … chocolate!

There’s nothing wrong with enjoying your favourite treats, but a little balance can make all the difference.

The team at our Rio Tinto Children's Diabetes Centre have put together some simple, practical tips to help you and your family enjoy Easter without the sugar overload.

Whether you’re planning an egg hunt, hosting a long lunch or simply lapping up the long weekend, these ideas will help keep things joyful, delicious and balanced.

Rio Tinto | Telethon7 Perth | Breakthrough T1D Australia

⏰ Last chance to write your Will for FREE!After a childhood shaped by hospital stays and a later diagnosis of a rare con...
27/03/2026

⏰ Last chance to write your Will for FREE!

After a childhood shaped by hospital stays and a later diagnosis of a rare condition, Shannae Terrill understands the life-changing impact of medical research. That’s why she is choosing to give back with a gift in her Will.

There are only 3 days left to access our limited-time Safewill offer.

Write your Will online at no cost (normally valued at $160) until 30 March.

Why take up the offer?
✨ Takes around 20 minutes
✨ Reviewed by Safewill Legal
✨ Update anytime

Shannae is now encouraging others to follow her lead and write their Will online 🎬 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9o2QhVmVRuE

Write your free Will today 👉 https://shorturl.at/BrgTL

Congratulations to autism researcher, Professor Mirko Uljarević, who joins The Kids as a Future Health Research and Inno...
27/03/2026

Congratulations to autism researcher, Professor Mirko Uljarević, who joins The Kids as a Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund Fellow.

Professor Uljarević, who comes to The Kids and The University of Western Australia from Stanford University in California, is a medically-trained researcher working at the intersection of clinical and big data science to improve outcomes for autistic individuals.

Supported by the State Government and the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation, this fellowship aims to transform how autism – a neurodevelopmental condition affecting three per cent of Australians – is conceptualised, researched, and clinically supported.

Professor Uljarević’s work will focus on transforming the clinical pathway for autistic children using big data to improve outcomes.

Welcome to The Kids, Professor Uljarević! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Read more 🔗 https://shorturl.at/qM8XZ

It was such a joy to bring science to life with the students from Maddington Education Support Centre yesterday. Through...
26/03/2026

It was such a joy to bring science to life with the students from Maddington Education Support Centre yesterday.

Through hands-on activities and interactive learning, the students explored how the digestive system works and the important role each part plays in keeping our bodies healthy.

Our Schools Program is designed to spark curiosity and connect classroom learning with real-world medical research through engaging, hands-on experiences led by real researchers.

If you think your kids would enjoy a similar experience, encourage their school to make an incursion or excursion booking enquiry today 👉 https://www.thekids.org.au/information-for/schools/

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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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