So lovely to see families come out in huge numbers to show support for children living with #RHD on this #WorldHeartDay celebration. It was a fun-filled day of good music, games and food for these young and energetic #heartheroes

Is there a better way to support research? Our Director Prof. Jonathan Carapetis will explore our current research funding system at Ockham's Razor, a live podcast event at Harry Perkins Institute showcasing real science told by real scientists. Book your ticket: bit.ly/2o1o5MB

Community forums held across Australia for FASD research telethonkids - women said health professionals could be very judgemental when discussing this important issue. Asking about this needs to be part of a conversation not a grilling!!

Join our team! We are looking for an experienced Program Manager to join our energetic & focused Strep A, RHD & Skin Health teams. The role involves developing, managing & supporting the team dedicated to this diverse research area - find out more here: telethonkids.csod.com/ux/ats/careers…

Time is running out to apply for the annual Deborah Lehmann Research Award - don't miss the 1 Nov deadline! This award supports PhD/MPhil students or early-career researchers undertaking #WCVID ID research in the Western Pacific region - find out more: telethonkids.org.au/be-involved/st…

It's that time again- 10 days to go till Telethon! This year WA kids will become #earexplorers during the Telethon weekend, joining #earhealth researchers on a journey inside their own ears as part a real-life #science project #jungleofgerms #earsafari infectiousdiseases.telethonkids.org.au/news--events/e…

Thrilled to be part of today’s WA Bioinnovation Symposium in Perth. Looking forward to a great afternoon of speakers and to hear from industry partners and collaborators doing great work in this space! Jonathan Carapetis Joseph Kado telethonkids UWA #medtech #techtransfer

#WACRF recipient A/Prof Laurens Manning is leading the "Good paths for healthy hearts" project, bringing choice & flexibility to long-acting penicillins for #RHD. This work is supported by researchers telethonkids UWA Research & WA Country Health Service telethonkids.org.au/news--events/n…

Congratulations to Dr Nick Gottardo on being named the 2022 Cancer Researcher of the Year by Cancer Council WA! Dr Gottardo was recognised for his commitment to finding less toxic treatments for childhood cancer through research. @telethonkidsCC Perth Children's Hospital

COVID vaccine hoarding might have cost >1 million lives ~45% of COVID-19 deaths in low-income countries may been averted if 20% coverage was achieved by end of 2021 Deaths would have been lower if vaccines had been shared more equitably nature.com/articles/d4158…

One of my two great grandsons; Dallas was diagnosed with rheumatic heart ailment and every three weeks he gets his injection at the Nuffield Clinic. Dallas is 4-years old and lives with us in our family home. He is very dear to us.

Sulu and I cannot even imagine what our world would be like if his health condition deteriorated to a level that would require surgery. We count ourselves lucky because so many children present today have had to undergo open heart surgery.

The shocking news about RHD is how common it is in Fiji. Effectively one kid in every classroom has it.

Now recruiting! We are looking for young people aged 6 – 17 to take part in a global study investigating if a world-first nasal spray #vaccine for #whoopingcough can provide superior protection & minimise community transmission to vulnerable babies telethonkids.org.au/news--events/n…

Keen to learn more about preventing childhood #earinfections? The Wesfarmers Centre is hosting an information evening - hosted by four industry experts - about the latest research. The event is set for 19 October - More info below⬇️ tinyurl.com/bdzhez92

#PacificHealth | The 15th #Pacific Director of Clinical Services Meeting convened today in Nadi, Fiji. The three-day meeting will review, discuss and make recommendations on important issues impacting clinical services in the region. 🤝 Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 🇦🇺 Pacific Community

Privileged to present #PacificRHD Program at DCS15 in Nadi. Thank you Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 🇦🇺 Australia’s Ambassador for Global Health for responding to Pacific leaders' call to address rheumatic heart disease in the region, by establishing a Pacific RHD Hub & targeted support to Vanuatu & Solomon Islands. 🤝 Pacific Community

Western Australia’s biggest and only medical research institute dedicated to the health and wellbeing of children and young people has rebranded to The Kids Research Institute Australia. The Kids’ purpose is to find solutions to improve the health and happiness of children and

Applications are now open for #AustraliaAwards Fellowships! Deepen your network and collaborate with international leaders. Host Fellows and collaborate on global issues like climate change, health, & digital economy. fellowships.smartygrants.com.au