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Let the sun shine in

For decades Aussies have been told to minimise sun exposure to prevent skin cancer - now researchers at Telethon Kids are challenging that message.

Sunny outlook for allergy-prone bub

Felix was one of 195 children to take part in Dr Debbie Palmer’s research into sunlight exposure, vitamin D and eczema.

Giving wings to a generation of Indigenous leaders

In 2005, The Kids Research Institute Australia won a National Health & Medical Research Council Indigenous Capacity Building Grant.

Helping hand on home stretch to adulthood

Telethon Kids Institute data linkage research confirming young people who have experienced out-of-home care face serious disadvantage.

Rapid response to e-cigarette findings

Telethon Kids Institute-led research revealing that six out of 10 nicotine free e-cigarette liquids contained nicotine and other potentially harmful chemicals.

Game aims to alleviate depression for trans youth

A digital game adapted by researchers is set to deliver engaging, accessible help to prevent depression for trans and gender diverse young people.

Finding answers for Tenaya: from a sore throat to open-heart surgery

When Katrina took her daughter Tenaya to the local emergency department for the fourth time, she was determined she wouldn’t be leaving without answers.

WA data crucial to key stillbirth finding

A 1970s initiative which saw midwives begin collecting key data about all births in Western Australia has been crucial to new findings about stillbirth.

Big data science may help unlock simple test for asthma

Paediatric respiratory physician and The Kids researcher André Schultz has had to wait more than a decade to test out a simple idea.

Ending deadly heart disease finally within our sights

It's been a huge year for those working to eliminate rheumatic heart disease (RHD), with breakthroughs including $35M in funding to develop a Strep A vaccine.