Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a lifelong disability of varying severity that occurs among individuals prenatally exposed to alcohol. Amon…
Globally, acute respiratory infections (ARIs) are a leading cause of childhood morbidity and mortality. While ARI-related mortality is low in Austral…
Maternal mental health problems are common during the perinatal period and have been associated with several negative outcomes in children. However,…
Most estimates of stroke incidence among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (hereinafter Aboriginal) Australians are confined to single regions an…
Young people who have had contact with the criminal justice system are at increased risk of early death, especially from injuries. However, deaths du…
Infants (<1 year old) are the age group in Australia with the highest rate of involvement with child protection. Many jurisdictions across Australia…
Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus are leading contributors to the health inequity experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islan…
This opinion article was originally published in the West Australian on July 20, 2023.
Streptococcus pyogenes, or group A Streptococcus (GAS), infections contribute to a high burden of disease in Aboriginal Australians, causing skin inf…
The Kids Research Institute Australia has welcomed the establishment of an expert committee to guide decision-making around Aboriginal health and med…