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Human flourishing, the state of optimal functioning and well-being across all aspects of an individual's life, has been a topic of philosophical and theological discussion for centuries. In the mid-20th century, social psychologists and health scientists began exploring the concept of flourishing in the context of health and high-level wellness.
Pregnancy and early infancy are increased risk periods for severe adverse effects of respiratory infections. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (respectfully referred to as First Nations) women and children in Australia bear a disproportionately higher burden of respiratory diseases compared to non-Indigenous women and infants. Influenza vaccines and whooping cough (pertussis) vaccines are recommended and free in every Australian pregnancy to combat these infections.
An InFocus Research Interview with Kirsten Hancock of the Human Capability Team at The Kids Research Institute Australia on multigenerational disadvantage in Australia.
Professor Bloom used his time to make a powerful case for the idea that 'healthier means wealthier' at the The Kids Annual Community Lecture for 2017
Curtin University researcher Belinda Cuomo is one of the first recipients of a CoLab Top-Up Scholarship.
New research has found children who are born even slightly premature or underweight are more likely to be hospitalised with an infection during their childhood
Anne MacKenzie has been recognised with the award of Member of the Order of Australia (AM).
While many university students spend their summer break enjoying a bit of downtime, Will Kermode spent his in a laboratory.
The Kids Research Institute Australia has welcomed the Federal Government's commitment to legislate the Medical Research Future Fund
Perth's The Kids Research Institute Australia has welcomed the passing of legislation to establish the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).