This study aimed to examine the pattern of stillbirth and neonatal mortality rate disparities over time in Western Australia ...

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

Associate Professor Juli Coffin   Interviews were conducted and analysed in relation to the ‘Coffin cultural security scale’. The health services interviewed were located in the Geraldton/Mid-west region. These included GRAMS (Geraldton Regional ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Early Environment
• Developmental Origins of Child Health
• Expired projects

Out of the discussions with the our partners and in particular the Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services (KAMS) the Institute has commenced initial discussions and planning to establish a permanent ongoing presence in the Kimberley and in particular ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Indigenous Health
• Kulunga Aboriginal Unit

There is scant literature about antepartum stillbirth management but guidelines usually recommend reserving caesarean sections for exceptional circumstances. However, little is known about caesarean section rates following antepartum stillbirth in Australia. ...

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

The HEAL Network aims to strengthen the Australian health system and community resilience to climate change, extreme events, and environmental degradation. ...

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

Building Bridges demonstrates the centrality of trusting relationships for systemic change and the way in which meaningful engagement is at the core of both the process and the outcome ...

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

This editorial viewpoint regarding the outcomes from the third global Rheumatic Heart Disease Forum intends to carry forward dialogue & engage new... ...

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

Supports healthcare professionals to understand how to make a diagnosis of FASD and to provide support for those diagnosed with FASD ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2018
• September 2018

Vitamin D deficiency (serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) concentration <50 nmol/l) is recognised as a public health problem globally. The present study details the prevalence and predictors of vitamin D deficiency in a nationally representative sample (n 3250) of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults aged ≥18 years. We used data from the 2012-2013 Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Survey (AATSIHS). Serum 25(OH)D concentrations were measured by liquid chromatography-tandem MS. ...

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

The global burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) continues to grow. Although developing settings face fastest growth in incidence, no country is exempt. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2015
• June 2015

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (hereafter Aboriginal) women have a high prevalence of diabetes in pregnancy (DIP), which includes pre-gestational diabetes mellitus (PGDM) and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). We aimed to characterize the impact of DIP in babies born to Aboriginal mothers. ...

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

Our findings highlight the need to consider age, ethnicity, seasonality and climate when evaluating rotavirus vaccine programs. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2013
• November 2013