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CFC Report

The Tasmanian Government has made a significant commitment in recent years to ensure children have the best possible start in life.

Participating Sites and Investigators

The CIRCA DIEM Study is a multicentre study, involving several different hospital sites across Australia. Here, you can find out more about which hospitals recruit babies into the CIRCA DIEM Study.

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Junk-food filled neighbourhoods: Building a local evidence-base for change’. Rapid Obesity Policy Translation Program

Gina Trapp BHSc(Hons1A), RPHNutr, PhD Honorary Research Associate Gina.Trapp@thekids.org.au ARC DECRA Fellow & Head of Food and Nutrition Research Dr

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Investigating the role of Neutrophils in Multiple Sclerosis

Neutrophils are a type of immune cell that can trigger inflammation and may play a role in the development of MS.

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Rethink needed on literacy intervention

A new study by The Kids Research Institute Australia has found current early intervention programs are failing to identify a large proportion of children with language an

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Colostrum, the missing link for healthy growth

Valerie Verhasselt MD, PhD Head, Immunology and Breastfeeding 0402997617 Valerie.verhasselt@thekids.org.au Head, Immunology and Breastfeeding @

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The Stride Program

Young adults, aged 18-24 years, are currently experiencing the highest rates of mental health challenges relative to the general population.

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Unlocking the health benefits of sun exposure

Like all of us, Dr Shelley Gorman grew up with the 'slip, slop, slap' message. And for good reason, Australia is one of the sunniest countries in the world.

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Evaluation of the Child and Parent Centre Program in Western Australia 2015-2021

This evaluation examines a range of indicators concerning student and community outcomes over a seven-year operational period from 2015 to 2021, as well as the satisfaction of parents and carers.

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Evaluating Moderated Online Social Therapy (MOST) in Western Australia

This project seeks to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of MOST on young people and the system of care in Western Australia.