We examined the relationship between a maternal alcohol-use diagnosis, and the timing of diagnosis, and child protection outcomes in a WA population cohort. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2017
• August 2017

The PLAYCE study will empirically investigate the relative and cumulative influence of the day care, and home environment on preschoolers’ physical activity ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2016
• December 2016

Our findings only lend partial support to a link between diet and mental health, specific to females consuming a Western diet and to externalizing behaviours ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2016
• March 2016

Gut microbiome patterns have been associated with predisposition to eczema potentially through modulation of innate immune signalling. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2015
• April 2015

Energy drinks (EDs) are not recommended for children due to their high caffeine content and adverse health risks. Their popularity among children may be due to children's exposure to ED marketing. This study aimed to identify where children have seen ED marketing and whether they believe ED marketing targets them. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2023
• May 2023

Interest in how the school built environment impacts bullying behaviour has gained momentum in recent years. While numerous studies have identified locations within schools where bullying frequently occurs, few studies have investigated the potential conceptual pathways linking school locations to bullying behaviour. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• November 2022

An innovative cooking program, the first of its kind in Australia, is being offered at Perth Children’s Hospital, combining nutrition education and practical cooking skills for teenagers living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). ...

• Rio Tinto Children's Diabetes Centre
• News and events

Kids Rehab WA is an integrated team of clinicians and researchers who deliver and research therapies for children with acquired or congenital neurological impairments, leading to improved outcomes for children and their families. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Chronic and Severe Diseases
• Diabetes, Metabolism and Clinical Sciences

The present estimates of relative recurrence risks for autism spectrum disorder and childhood autism will assist clinicians and families in understanding autism risk ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2019
• September 2019

Energy drinks (EDs) claim to boost mental performance, however, few studies have examined the prospective effects of EDs on mental health. This study examined longitudinal associations between ED use and mental health symptoms in young adults aged 20 years over a 2-year period. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2020
• November 2020