News Archive
December 9, 2011New study shows no consistent decrease in child maltreatment
December 6, 2011Telethon Adventurers fund new brain tumour research fellowship
December 6, 2011Telethon Institute appoints new Director
December 2, 2011Concept design revealed for new hospital and institute
November 30, 2011Children and young people with CP needed for respiratory study
November 18, 2011New insight into treatment options for rare childhood brain tumour
November 15, 2011Heath Ledger Career Development Scholarships
November 3, 2011Reading books boosts child language
November 1, 2011Aboriginal Health Researchers Win Major Discovery Grants
October 31, 2011Caesarean link to respiratory infections in babies
October 17, 2011Telethon Institute Researchers Win National Funding
October 5, 2011Traffic emission linked to low birthweight
September 20, 2011Results out in Kwinana respiratory health study
September 12, 2011Investigational vaccine for WA's meningococcal threat
August 16, 2011Alcohol Health Warnings Protect Mums and Babies
July 12, 2011Children follow in their parent’s behaviour footsteps
July 4, 2011Most late-talking toddlers turn out ok
July 1, 2011New building brings research closer to the bedside
June 10, 2011Mums-to-be urged to stress less
June 2, 2011Trial begins of first vaccine against Ross River Virus
May 25, 2011Fiona Stanley to retire as Institute Director
April 20, 2011Repeated stress in pregnancy linked to children's behaviour
April 14, 2011A world first for Aussie kids putting Australia's children on the map
April 14, 2011RALLY FOR RESEARCH FOR A HEALTHY FUTURE
February 3, 2011 Pneumonia rates improve in Aboriginal children
February 2, 2011Further evidence of testosterone link to autism
January 30, 2011Vitamin D deficiency affects lung growth and function
December 20, 2010Breastfeeding Boosts Brain Power
December 16, 2010Telethon Institute researcher in nation's top ten
December 14, 2010Adventurers deliver on a promise to help kids with cancer
December 6, 2010Disadvantaged children fall behind in the land of the fair go
December 2, 2010Fiona Stanley honoured at WA’s most prestigious science awards
November 29, 2010Public health in the genomic era: a global issue
November 26, 2010New imaging equipment to boost children's cancer research
November 17, 2010National Grants for Innovative Child Health Research
November 15, 2010Listen Up - Urgent action needed to reduce ear infections
November 5, 2010Birth Rates Rise After Baby Bonus Payments
October 6, 2010Parental fear leads to inactive 'cottonwool' kids: study
October 6, 2010New study confirms link between alcohol and birth defects
September 20, 2010Volunteers needed to trial new vaccine against dengue fever
August 2, 2010Hospital staff effective at reporting child abuse
July 29, 2010Western diet link to ADHD
July 20, 2010Telethon Institute awarded two national Centres of Research Excellence
July 20, 2010Volunteers needed to trial needleless vaccine to prevent bronchiolitis
July 16, 2010Children’s language not affected by stress in pregnancy
July 15, 2010Apache Energy joins Telethon Institute in cancer research partnership
June 23, 2010$2 million boost to child development research
May 28, 2010New study shows fetal head size could link to autism
May 12, 2010Perth researchers decipher genetic pattern that predicts leukaemia relapse
April 15, 2010Continuing the cancer fight
February 24, 2010Perth trial begins on investigational Golden Staph vaccine
February 17, 2010Link to ADHD report
January 14, 2010New study shows long term mental health benefits from extended breastfeeding
December 10, 2009First national snapshot of Australia's young children
December 9, 2009Jim McGinty joins child health research Board
December 3, 2009Parents’ exposure to chemicals at work may be linked to birth defects
November 20, 2009New study links alcohol in pregnancy to child behaviour problems
November 16, 2009 New guidelines a model for better management of rare conditions
November 6, 2009Aboriginal researchers achieve milestone
October 15, 2009Better diagnosis leads to higher autism rates
September 21, 2009Quitting smoking in pregnancy good sign for child behaviour
September 11, 2009Mandatory folate fortification a win for Australian families
September 1, 2009Prevention report shows clear path forward
August 3, 2009Perth children needed for Swine Flu vaccine study
July 17, 2009School success starts before birth
July 5, 200930% of children at risk of future heart disease
May 29, 2009Western diet linked to teen's poor mental health
May 21, 2009Study finds IVF twins have more health problems
May 19, 2009New study finds teen girls regret having sex earlier
April 22, 2009Alarming increase in drug affected newborns
April 20, 2009New insight into Rett syndrome severity
March 6, 2009No alcohol in pregnancy safest choice
February 27, 2009It’s Time – new video on the Apology to the Stolen Generations
February 9, 2009Potential new vaccine for WA's meningococcal threat
February 6, 2009WA researchers awarded $9.7 million for ground-breaking child health studies
January 27, 2009Study opportunity for Aboriginal Health Workers
January 21, 2009Binge drinking leads to a greater risk of preterm birth
December 2, 2008Pregnancy link to child behaviour
October 2, 2008Critical mass in rare diseases - an innovative internet approach
August 25, 2008New approach needed to tackle child abuse and neglect
August 11, 2008Be on alert for meningitis
July 14, 2008Aboriginal researcher NAIDOC Person of the Year
July 7, 2008Telethon Institute to move to QEII site
July 4, 2008COAG investment will help clost the gap
June 17, 2008International award for Rett syndrome research
May 28, 2008John Langoulant to head child health research Board
May 27, 2008Variety of foods at breakfast linked with better mental health for teens
May 19, 2008Remote pools boost Aboriginal child health
May 19, 2008Ear infections linked to passive smoking
May 14, 2008Mixed results for late talking toddlers
April 18, 2008Healing precedes a positive future for Indigenous Australians
March 25, 2008WANTED: 'Flu Busters
March 11, 2008Genetic analysis reveals range of Rett syndrome
March 6, 2008Rett syndrome research reveals high fracture risk
January 20, 2008Start early to boost Indigenous student services
January 20, 2008About the Australian Early Development Index
November 12, 2007New vaccine could protect against more types of cancer-causing HPV
November 1, 2007Preventing suicide - what can you do?
October 19, 2007Important help for people bereaved by suicide
October 15, 20072007 Fiona Stanley Award presented to Kerry Stokes
August 22, 2007Researchers investigate childhood diet and teen anxiety and depression link
June 28, 2007New vaccine may provide broader protection against cervical cancer
June 22, 2007Folate decision a win for families
June 11, 2007New Study Focuses on Teen Sex Issues
June 3, 2007Obesity risk greater for children of overweight or single parents
May 16, 2007Study shows dramatic increase in caesarean sections
May 2, 2007Infection takes high toll in young children
April 2, 2007New action on alcohol and pregnancy
March 8, 2007Bird flu vaccine produces promising results
February 5, 2007Ministers urged to stand firm on folate
January 26, 2007More than 50% of women drink alcohol while pregnant
December 1, 2006NEWSLETTER - Under the Microscope - Issue 3, 2006
November 22, 2006Report finds most programs ineffective for Aboriginal children
November 22, 2006DOWNLOAD - Volume Four of the WA Aboriginal Child Health Survey
October 31, 2006Potential new vaccine for WA's meningococcal threat
October 27, 2006New research reveals breastfeeding boosts mental health
October 25, 2006FAQ's - Mandatory fortification with folate
October 25, 2006Folate commitment will protect babies
October 23, 2006Exposure to sunlight could reduce asthma
October 17, 2006Perth children and seniors needed for bird flu vaccine study
October 3, 2006Childhood meningitis falls by 70%
September 25, 2006TELETHON 2006 - October 21 and 22
August 8, 2006New study reveals Rett syndrome can strike males
August 8, 2006FEELING WINYARN? Get support
July 20, 2006NEWSLETTER - Under the Microscope - Issue 2, 2006
July 12, 2006Late talking toddlers: new research debunks the myths
June 28, 2006Perth researchers to trial bird flu vaccine
June 12, 2006New vaccine promises fewer needles
May 26, 2006Gap between death rates for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal.
May 24, 20062005 ANNUAL REPORT
April 12, 2006Perth women needed for international cervical cancer study
April 4, 2006NEWSLETTER - Kulunga Research Network - March 2006
April 3, 2006Volunteers needed for world-first trial to prevent asthma
March 23, 2006MEDIA BACKGROUNDER - WA Aboriginal Child Health Survey
March 23, 2006Little improvement in Aboriginal educational performance
March 21, 2006DOWNLOAD - The first research report: Patterns and trends in Mortality in WA.
March 16, 2006NEWSLETTER - Under the Microscope - Issue 1, 2006
February 24, 2006Remote pools boost Aboriginal child health
February 15, 2006New system for predicting asthma in children
December 13, 2005Parents advised to rethink dummy use
November 24, 2005National snapshot of children's development
November 18, 2005Watch out Super Nanny - Australian parents are doing it for themselves!
October 27, 2005Aboriginal researcher receives Fiona Stanley Medal
October 6, 2005New test proves effective in more cancers
September 13, 2005Perth researchers receive national suicide prevention awards
July 8, 2005Michael Chaney awarded Fiona Stanley Medal
June 7, 2005Meningitis study aims for fewer needles
April 18, 2005Vaccinating society against long-term labour shortages
April 13, 2005High stress burden takes toll on Aboriginal children
April 13, 2005Pain of forced separation affecting a new generation
March 16, 2005Beating the flu bug
October 13, 2004New study examines vacccine to prevent cervical cancer
July 5, 2004Researchers tackle big issues in child development
June 24, 2004Chance to prevent asthma missed
June 3, 2004Social disadvantage underpins children's poor health
June 3, 2004Infections leave life-long scars
June 3, 2004Children the key to breaking the cycle of disadvantage
June 3, 2004Disadvantage begins in the womb
February 26, 2004National study to unravel triggers for childhood leukaemia
January 21, 2004Perth researchers test stress link to asthma
November 26, 2003Early child development results alarming
November 26, 2003How well are we raising our children?
November 13, 2003Researchers find genetic clue to cancer relapse
July 28, 2003WA families to help find triggers for childhood leukaemia
July 23, 2003International study looking at Kawasaki Disease
May 28, 2003Asthma steroid without side effects
March 3, 2003Pool fencing laws will save toddlers