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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander resources

A number of organisations have created COVID-19 resources specifically developed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

National Community Advisory Group

Engaging the community in COVID-19 rapid research

Reduce impact on families

The research that is reducing the impact on families done by The Kids Research Institute Australia.

Ask an expert

Ask our experts a question about the COVID-19 pandemic.

Schools and COVID

The Kids Research Institute Australia position on schools and COVID-19 in Western Australia

A letter to you

A letter to the WA public from Jonathan Carapetis and Fiona Stanley.

UV light and COVID-19

Investigator: Nisali Gamage Project description We critically review new studies which are emerging that report findings related to the effects of UV

New research prepares for COVID-19 vaccine roll-out

As the world waits for a COVID-19 vaccine Perth researchers are getting one step ahead – embarking on a new study designed to prepare parents and government for a potential Australia-wide vaccination program.

Trial tests which COVID-19 booster combos ‘boost’ immunity

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Nudging towards COVID-19 and influenza vaccination uptake in medically at-risk children: EPIC study protocol of randomised controlled trials in Australian paediatric outpatient clinics

Children with chronic medical diseases are at an unacceptable risk of hospitalisation and death from influenza and SARS-CoV-2 infections. Over the past two decades, behavioural scientists have learnt how to design non-coercive 'nudge' interventions to encourage positive health behaviours. Our study aims to evaluate the impact of multicomponent nudge interventions on the uptake of COVID-19 and influenza vaccines in medically at-risk children.