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This project is a partnership between researchers, the Aboriginal community and government to provide evidence for policy addressing major health priority areas for Aboriginal children and families.
Young Minds Matter is the largest survey of child and adolescent mental health and wellbeing ever conducted in Australia.
Co-Head, Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing
Team Head, Human Development and Community Wellbeing Team
A joint initiative between The Kids Research Institute Australia, The University of Western Australia, the University of Kansas and Nebraska University, it is the world’s only study to conduct such a detailed assessment of language and literacy development from infancy through the formative adolescent years.
The Bright Tomorrows app developed at The Kids Research Institute Australia aims to assist parents of children aged 0-5 years to support their child to develop the building blocks of several essential life skills.
The Tasmanian Government has made a significant commitment in recent years to ensure children have the best possible start in life.
Sports gambling has become increasingly normalised among young people, with the proliferation of sponsorship deals and a 300% rise in the number of gambling advertisements in the past 7 years.
The Luminos Project has been co-designed with global experts in youth suicide support, mental health services, and research, alongside input from young people with lived experience, ensuring it meets their needs effectively.
The aim of this project is to evaluate the efficacy of childcare centre based interventions to increase young children’s physical activity.