Skip to content
The Kids Research Institute Australia logo
Donate

Search

News & Events

Tech use impact on child health probed in ORIGINS study

A possible link between a rise in conditions such as obesity and attention deficit disorder and the use of computers and smartphones is the focus of a new ORIGINS Project sub-study into the effects of technology on children’s development.

News & Events

When food attacks

One in every four children will suffer from eczema and asthma, and one in every 10 will have at least one food allergy.

News & Events

ORIGINS BENEFIT study tackling peanut allergy

ORIGINS BENEFIT study is looking at whether mums eating more allergenic foods during pregnancy and early breastfeeding would make a difference to their children developing allergies.

News & Events

What to eat and drink during pregnancy

ORIGINS dietitian Sarah Whalan discusses what to eat and drink when pregnant in The Joondalup Times.

News & Events

Cow’s milk protein allergies on rise in kids

One of the more common food allergies ORIGINS is seeing in babies is cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA).

News & Events

When babies won’t stop crying – infantile colic

Excessive crying – for more than three hours in a day, more than three days a week – is often referred to as infantile colic.

News & Events

ORIGINS takes part in Aboriginal wellness expo

ORIGINS participated in the inaugural Wadjak Northside Social Emotional Wellbeing Expo on 24 October at the Wadjak Northside Aboriginal Community Centre.

News & Events

Getting kids off screens and back outside

On average Australian children spend about 22 hours a week on a screen and six hours a week playing outside.

News & Events

Telethon smashes records as West Australians dig deep for sick kids

Over the weekend, ORIGINS staff were out in force in the phone rooms and in our ORIGINS Project booth at the Beneficiaries Expo at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.

News & Events

Healthy lunchbox tips

A healthy lunchbox is important, as it provides the fuel for your child to get through their day of learning and play.