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Organisation

The Kids Research Institute Australia

Alternate Name:

Telethon Kids Institute

Report

The cost of inaction on Rheumatic Heart Disease


Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities have some of the highest rates of rheumatic heart disease (RHD) in the world. This report outlines the trajectory of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and RHD in Australia until 2031, assuming only the current levels of funding and attention to these diseases.
Journal article

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and youth justice: a prevalence study among young people sentenced to detention in Western Australia

This study, in a representative sample of young people in detention in Western Australia, has documented a high prevalence of FASD and severe neurodevelopmental impairment, the majority of which had not been previously identified.
Policy report

South Australian Early Intervention Research Directorate (EIRD) Case File Review Research


This study aimed to provide a better understanding of the concerns being raised to the Department of Child Protection about unborn children, to examine patterns of risk factors, to identify subsequent child protection involvement for these children, and to study patterns in the data to identify families who may benefit from early intervention and prevention...
Report

Trans pathways: the mental health experiences and care pathways of trans young people


Trans Pathways is the largest study ever conducted of the mental health and care pathways of trans and gender diverse young people in Australia (859 participants). It is also the first Australian study to incorporate the views of parents and guardians of trans young people (194 participants).
Report

Identifying and supporting pregnant Aboriginal women and their families during their patient journey through services and across geographic areas


The overall aim of this research project was to determine the feasibility of an integrated pathway model of care for Aboriginal women in Western Australia during pregnancy.