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The Kids Research Institute Australia staff appointed to new Aboriginal research advisory committee

The Kids Research Institute Australia has welcomed the establishment of an expert committee to guide decision-making around Aboriginal health and medical research in Western Australia.

Powerful new network to ensure Indigenous Australians can benefit from genomic medicine

A national alliance of the brightest minds in genomic science, academia, policy makers, industry and Indigenous leaders will work to break down barriers to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can benefit from advances in genomic medicine if they choose.

The Kids Research Institute Australia says yes to "The Voice"

The Kids Research Institute Australia gives its full support for a First Nations Voice to Parliament to be enshrined in Australia’s constitution.

New project aims to improve cultural safety in mental health services

The project will focus on improving cultural safety in mental health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people.

WA Health funding supports development of rapid test for antibiotic-resistant skin infections in Aboriginal children

A rapid test to detect antibiotic-resistant skin infections in Aboriginal children could be a step closer, thanks to support from the FHRIF.

Funding boost to help turn research into practical change

Research projects sharing in a $2.1 million funding boost will seek to translate research findings into changes that benefit patients and help the health system run more efficiently.

PhD scholarship paves the way for Australia-first healthy skin project

A The Kids Research Institute Australia PhD student has been awarded Western Australia’s only 2022 postgraduate scholarship by the National Health and Medical Research Council

Major funding boost for innovative Yawardani Jan-ga program

A trail-blazing Aboriginal-led program which uses equine-assisted learning to address the urgent needs of young Aboriginal people across the Kimberley has been given a major funding boost, thanks to a generous grant from Healthway.

Elders lift their voices to bridge the gap for kids

Led by nine Elders, the Ngulluk Koolunga Ngulluk Koort Project is working to generate a better understanding of early childhood development from an Aboriginal/Nyoongar perspective.

Research suggests strong connection to culture can help protect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from institutional sexual abuse

A new report that suggests strong connection to culture can help protect Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander children from sexual abuse in institutions.