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Examining the pathways of perinatal maternal mental health that influence child mental health and wellbeing outcomes.

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It’s hard to believe that 20 years has passed since April Welsh, 5, was pictured with Professor Tim Jones in a story about type 1 diabetes research. Plenty has changed but one constant remains — Professor Jones still works for WA’s only paediatric diabetes service which celebrates its 50th year.

More than 80,000 Australian children are expected to benefit from a trial being rolled out to 700 childcare centres across the country that aims to boost declining physical activity levels.

ACCARE provides high level advice to the Institute's Director around strategic directions and operational elements relating to Aboriginal health research

Coconut oil has been used on premature babies to help fight off deadly infections. Researchers are now hoping to prove it is effective for other conditions as well.

View our wide range of resources including fact sheets, and help understanding autism.

Over 20 years Professor Harvey Oates has made financial contributions to The Kids totaling over 6 figures, as well as sitting on the board for 16 years.

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Coinciding with the Institute’s 35th year of research to improve the health and wellbeing of children and families, the 2025 Impact Report celebrates research which has been translated into policy or practice, and which has led to a paradigm shift in the way we respond to childhood health and wellbeing.

Learn how our research is preventing cyberbullying and supporting kids’ mental wellbeing

Research

Manifestations of insistence on sameness and circumscribed interests are complex, with individuals varying considerably, not only in the types of behaviours they express, but also in terms of a behaviour's frequency, intensity, trajectory, adaptive benefits, and impacts.