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Our team

The JDRF Global Centre of Excellence is being driven by two of Australia’s leading diabetes researchers and clinicians, Professors Liz Davis and Tim Jones based at The Kids Research Institute Australia and Perth Children’s Hospital.

New patient folder

Our new and improved patient folder is a comprehensive resource to help families navigate a new type 1 diabetes diagnosis, now and into the future.

Food and nutrition

Discover essential insights on food and nutrition for Type 1 Diabetes, from carb counting to meal planning.

Other health conditions

Mental health concerns in youth are important in their own right. However, they can be even more troubling when your child is dealing with other health conditions.

Helping our smallest babies live their biggest lives

A new study is helping to identify treatment options to improve the lung function of premature babies, after it was determined survivors of preterm birth were at risk of declining lung health.

Pre-surgery fasting tablet helping to keep kids comfortable

The Perioperative Medicine team has developed a unique chewable tablet that gives the child the sensation of having a full stomach, without compromising their fasting regime.

Wellbeing partnership building resilience after medical trauma

Helping children build resilience and cope with the trauma associated with medical emergencies and chronic health conditions is the focus of a promising pilot program being undertaken by The Kids Research Institute Australia.

Equipment available - PCH outpatient clinics

The Respiratory Physiology Platform at the Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre offers access to specialist equipment housed within the outpatient research department at Perth Children’s Hospital, dedicated for research use.

Community Involvement Opportunity - Research Buddies

Our Children’s Respiratory Science team is currently seeking research buddies to provide a community perspective on research into childhood asthma attacks.

News & Events

Seven innovative lung health research projects supported by Wal-yan Centre funding

Seven innovative lung health research projects have received funding support as the 2023 Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre Strategic Inspiration Projects.