3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (612+ words) A new, large-scale Curtin University study has found children who experience parental loss are twice as likely to develop a mental health disorder, compared to those living with both parents. Researchers used data from families across Australia and found 21.4 per…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (682+ words) Curtin University health researchers will share in more than $13 million to go towards projects to benefit Western Australian children after receiving Stan Perron Charitable Foundation People Grant funding. Led by researchers from the Curtin School of Population Health, enAble Institute,…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (197+ words) This study aims to investigate the associations between climate-related environmental exposures and mental health and educational outcomes in children. • To examine the association between climate-related environmental exposures and mental health in children.• To explore whether associations differ by socioeconomic status,…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago   (483+ words) Balancing study with work and childcare is no easy feat. For Chamika, school holidays became that little bit easier with Carnaby Kids. | Reading time: 2 min While completing her Master of Professional Accounting, Chamika discovered Carnaby Kids, a sports-based school holiday…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (460+ words) Living near trees and parks may help protect unborn babies from some of the harmful effects of outdoor air pollution during pregnancy, according to a new systematic review from Curtin University. The study, published in Environmental Research, is a critical…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (224+ words) We’ve got you sorted! Carnaby Kids is a great school holiday option for Curtin students with children, giving you peace of mind while you recharge, work, or get organised for the upcoming semester. Held right on campus at Curtin Stadium,…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (398+ words) Craving more from your lunch? Feed Your Mind is a lunchtime series dishing up bite-sized talks from Curtin researchers. Each session offers a fresh taste of how Curtin’s research is creating real-world impact from innovative discoveries to practical solutions shaping…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago   (443+ words) Playing video games for more than 10 hours a week could have a significant impact on young people’s diet, sleep and body weight, according to a new Curtin University-led study published in Nutrition. Researchers surveyed 317 students from five Australian universities with…...