Kids Rehab Research WA

Our research team is integrated into Kids Rehab WA, which is a state-wide, integrated clinical, research, education, and training unit, with headquarters at Perth Children’s Hospital.

Kids Rehab WA is a specialist Paediatric Rehabilitation Service which provides diagnosis, assessment, and management of children and adolescents with disabilities who require interdisciplinary goal-focused care to ensure they achieve the best level of function. We work in partnership with The Kids Research Institute Australia and University partners as a fully integrated clinical and research department, ensuring that our treatments are informed by the latest scientific advancements. 

Kids Rehab WA offers research-informed services to children and youth with acquired or congenital neurological impairments, to improve functional outcomes.

The research program exists to:

• Generate, evaluate, and translate research findings.
• Build capacity in the field by training the next generation of Clinicians and Clinical Researchers.

Kids Rehab WA recognises that the experiences of children, their families, clinicians, and the community play a critical role in shaping our research. Our team proudly works alongside our well-established consumer reference group, ensuring the voices of children and families are central to everything we do.

Research Impact in the last 5 years

• Published 113 peer reviewed journal articles that have been cited 1710 times to date
• $22.9 million in active, competitive research funding
• Over 100 national and international partners and collaborators
• 100% of projects led by Kids Rehab WA involve consumers
• Translating 5 International Clinical Practice Guidelines into clinical workforce
• 30% reduction in the rate and severity of CP, from 1 in 500 to 1 in 700 children as per the 2018 ACPR Report
• Network for early detection of CP commenced across rural and remote WA.