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Discover. Prevent. Cure.
We're searching for answers to some of the most common and complex childhood diseases, conditions and issues. In addition to our four research themes (Indigenous Health, Brain and Behaviour, Chronic and Severe Diseases, Early Environment), you can also discover more about specific research we're involved in and the technology we use.
Discover what drives us as an organisation. Learn about history and the impact of the Institute along with the amazing ambitious goals we've achieved so far in the field of children's research.
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Listed are all Telethon Kids Institute research teams involved in our Healthy Behaviours and Environments Research Program. This program sits under the Brain and Behaviour research theme.
BSc (1st Class Hons), PhD W.Aust.
Program Head, Healthy Behaviours and Environments; National Heart Foundation Future Leader Fellow
08 6319 1040 Email meOur Child Physical Activity, Health and Development team focuses on improving children’s physical activity levels, health and development. We work to uncover the best environments, policies and programs to facilitate physically active lifestyles for lifelong health and wellbeing.
Child Physical Activity, Health and DevelopmentThe Food and Nutrition Research Team conducts innovative and multidisciplinary research to better understand how the environments within which children live, play and go to school influence the types of foods they eat and their risk of overweight and obesity.
Food and NutritionPAHL researchers use their expertise in motivation, behaviour change, resilience, communication, teamwork, confidence, and leadership to develop programs and services that improve people’s physical and mental health.
Psychology of Active, Healthy Living