Dive into child health topics of interest via the videos, podcasts and factsheet downloads below.

Dame Elisabeth Murdoch AC DBE with a group of children

In memory of Dame Elisabeth Murdoch AC DBE

A founding member of the Institute in 1986, Dame Elisabeth Murdoch’s unparalle ...

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Professor Julie Bines

Preventing Rotavirus in children in Australia and around the world.

Meet Professor Julie Bines, discussing rotavirus research at Murdoch Children's

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Because every child deserves a healthy start to life

Murdoch Children's work has benefitted the lives of countless children and famil ...

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Microbes and medicine at Murdoch Children's

Here at Murdoch Children's we are improving the use of antibiotics for every chi ...

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HeadCheck App: Concussion management for children

A concussion app to assist parents, first aiders, trainers and coaches to recogn ...

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Sleep podcast

Sleep podcast series

Helping you identify sleeping problems in your children, from infancy to secondary school, and give you easy to understand steps to improve their sleep cycles and overall health. 

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Covid-19 podcast

Parenting in the age of Covid-19 podcast series

Child health experts discuss the challenges parents are facing, and explore how you can best support yourself and your children so they can continue to learn, thrive and develop.

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Allergies podcast series

Breaking down in detail the diagnosis, management, prevention and cure of allergies, as well as the facts and myths about intolerances and treating other diseases like asthma and eczema. 

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Concussion podcast series

What actually happens to the brain after concussion? Discussing the steps to help diagnose and manage head injuries and the advancements in future technology.

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Fact sheet: Bonding for Brain Development

The attachment that your baby develops with you and other significant caregivers is an important part of how your baby's brain grows and develops.

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Children with special healthcare needs

About 4 per cent of children will start school with a significant developmental delay or disability; these children are likely to receive assistance, to help them participate to the fullest at school.

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Managing allergies: 5-8 years

If your child has a food allergy or food intolerance, it's important for them to learn how to manage their food allergy on any occasion where food is available.

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Probiotics for infants and children

For babies and children, probiotics are promoted as possibly being helpful for conditions as varied as diarrhoea, infant colic and allergy.

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