In this chapter we present the research questions motivating the book and outline key themes and issues guiding the chapters. We provide a broad overview of the Australian social, political and economic context to give readers an understanding of some of the key features of Australian society. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• October 2022

Streptococcus pneumoniae is a key contributor to childhood morbidity and mortality in Papua New Guinea (PNG). For the first time, whole genome sequencing of 174 isolates has enabled detailed characterisation of diverse S. pneumoniae causing invasive disease in young children in PNG, 1989-2014. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• July 2022

This study explores the differential impact of weather on time allocation to physical activity and sleep by children and their parents. We use nationally representative data with time use indicators objectively measured on multiple occasions for more than 1,100 child-parent pairs, coupled with daily meteorological data. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2021
• July 2021

This article identifies and examines a range of policy reform opportunities in Australia arising from COVID-19. The authors demonstrate how COVID-19 presents unique opportunities for rethinking and redesigning long-standing rules and regulations covering how people live and work in Australia. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2021
• June 2021

We aimed to describe the characteristics of Western Australian children aged less than 10 years diagnosed with type 2 diabetes between June 2000 and June 2017 ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2020
• February 2020

Western Australian doctors are now required by law to report all cases of rheumatic heart disease. ...

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• 2015
• June

The goal of the current study was to investigate asthma and mental health among youth in the community. ...

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• 2012
• January 2012

One of the most traumatic injuries a child can experience is a severe burn. Despite improvements in medical treatments which have led to better physical outcomes and reduced mortality rates for paediatric burns patients, the psychological impact associated with experiencing such a traumatic injury has mostly been overlooked. This is concerning given the high incidence of psychopathology amongst paediatric burn survivors.  ...

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• 2024
• February 2024

Seven innovative lung health research projects have received funding support as the 2023 Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre Strategic Inspiration Projects. ...

• Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre
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• 2023
• May

Streptococcus pneumoniae is a leading cause of pneumonia and meningitis worldwide. Many different serotypes co-circulate endemically in any one location. The extent and mechanisms of spread and vaccine-driven changes in fitness and antimicrobial resistance remain largely unquantified. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2024
• July 2024