This report provides new evidence of the relationships between family structure and childhood mental disorders in an under-researched context, Australia ...

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

This study explores how the first wave of the COVID‐19 pandemic influenced family routines, relationships and technology use (smartphones and tablet computers) among families with infants. Infancy is known to be an important period for attachment security and future child development, and a time of being susceptible to changes within and outside of the family unit. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2021
• December 2021

The IDEA system is a valuable resource to address the needs of people living with intellectual disability ...

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

Otitis media (OM; middle ear infection) is the most common reason for pre-school children to visit a doctor, be prescribed antimicrobials, or undergo surgery. Recent Cochrane reviews of clinical trials have identified that antibiotics and grommet surgery are only moderately effective in treating OM, with recurrent or persistent infection observed in one-third of children. Research efforts are focusing on developing improved therapies to treat OM and prevent disease recurrence. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2021
• June 2021

Heatwaves have serious health impacts and we need a better approach to prevention and management ...

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

A brief overview of SEWB and models and theories that explore its application. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Projects
• SEW–Arts

Fiona Stanley FJ FAA FASSA MSc MD FFPHM FAFPHM FRACP FRANZCOG HonDSc HonDUniv HonFRACGP HonMD HonFRCPCH HonLLB (honoris causa) Patron 08 6319 1176 ...

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• Our research
• Early Environment
• Developmental Origins of Child Health
• Expired projects

Telethon Kids Institute strongly supports the Federal Government’s announcement today to introduce a suite of reforms aimed at banning non-prescription vaping products in Australia. ...

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• News & Events
• News & Events at Telethon Kids
• 2023
• April

Youth mental health researcher named joint winner of the Shell Aboriginal STEM Student of the Year category at the 2022 Western Australian Premier’s Science Awards. ...

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• News & Events
• News & Events at Telethon Kids
• 2022
• August

Rheumatic heart disease, a deadly yet entirely preventable heart disease taking the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, is finally on the verge of elimination thanks to new research ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• News & Events
• News & Events at Telethon Kids
• 2020
• September