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By participating in ORIGINS, you are contributing to one of the largest and most comprehensive birth cohort studies ever.

Learn about our timepoints for online questionnaires and Kids Check Appointments.

ORIGINS is an interventional cohort study, meaning participants receive timely feedback and an action plan to address any potential abnormalities.

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Alcohol industry publications reveal that the industry targets young people with better for you (BFY) marketing that promotes the nutrition and health-oriented aspects of some products, despite the inherent harms of alcohol consumption. This research investigated how young adults conceptualise the appeal of BFY alcohol products and their potential effect on consumption, and their opinions of the alcohol industry in the context of this marketing.

ORIGINS is Australia's largest longitudinal cohort study of its kind. Following 10,000 WA children from their time in the womb into early childhood, ORIGINS researchers are working to better understand when and why non-communicable diseases develop, and provide solutions for early intervention to ensure every child and family flourishes throughout their lifetime.

A healthy and balanced diet is important if you’re pregnant or planning a pregnancy.

All parents are familiar with the nightly battle to get the kids to eat their vegies, but did you know primary-school aged children get over one third of their energy intake from the food they consume during school hours

At The Kids Research Institute Australia our researchers are searching for answers to improve the health and wellbeing of children and families.