Organisation
The Kids Research Institute Australia
Alternate Name:
Telethon Kids Institute
Website:
Survey Report
National survey evaluating the impact of Tourette’s and tic disorders in Australia
This report contains key recommendations to help improve the lives of those impacted by Tourette Syndrome and other tic disorders. The findings are relevant to individuals with tic disorders, their caregivers, medical and allied health professionals who support diagnosis and treatment, and teachers and employers who play an integral role in supporting their needs in...
Journal article
Generating evidence to inform responsive and effective actions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adolescent health and well-being
Australia does not have a national strategy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adolescent health, and as a result, policy and programming are fragmented and not always responsive to needs. The Roadmap Project works in partnership with young people to define priority areas and establish developmentally appropriate, evidence-based actions.
Strategy
The RHD Endgame Strategy: the blueprint to eliminate rheumatic heart disease in Australia by 2031
Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is preventable. The collective experience of communities and clinicians, in addition to over 25 years of research, means the knowledge and evidence base now exists to eliminate rheumatic heart disease in Australia. This strategy document brings together this experience, knowledge and evidence for the first time, presenting an opportunity for Australia...
Working paper
Does retirement lead to life satisfaction? Causal evidence from Fixed Effect Instrumental Variable models
This paper presents robust evidence that retirement causally improves overall life satisfaction which is subsequently explained by improvements in satisfaction with one’s financial situation, free time, health, and participation in local community activities.
Report
How Australia can invest in children and return more
This study into the benefits and opportunities from ‘early intervention’ calls for an overhaul of government policies to ensure at-risk children receive vital support services at a much earlier stage.