Paediatrics Research

The paediatrics section provides a wide selection of fact sheets, services, networks, and programs to provide support and information for you and your families. We'll keep you up to date with current developments in paediatric research and help you to find an answer to the more obscure issues.
Australasian Society for the Study of Intellectual Disability
Provides a range of publications, reports, journals and conference papers relating to the field of intellectual disability.
www.assid.org.au
Australasian Society for the Study of Intellectual Disability
www.assid.org.au
Australian Council for Educational Research
One of the world's leading educational research centres, committed to creating and distributing research-based knowledge, products and services to improve learning across the lifespan in both formal and informal settings.
www.acer.edu.au
Australian Council for Educational Research
www.acer.edu.au
Australian Institute of Family Studies
Recognised as Australia's leading provider of family-related research and information, the Institute provides a range of resources including publications, projects, factsheets, library collection and journal.
www.aifs.gov.au
Australian Institute of Family Studies
www.aifs.gov.au
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare - Publication List
Provides a number of reports and working papers relating to children's services. These reports use data from various sources, such as the Commonwealth Department of Family and Community Services, Child Care Census and the ABS Child Care Survey.
www.aihw.gov.au
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
www.aihw.gov.au
GPO Box 572
Canberra ACT 2601

  • Telephone: +61 2 6244 1000
  • Fax: +61 2 6244 1299
Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth
Provides a range of reports, papers and presentations relating to the wellbeing of children.
www.aracy.org.au
Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth
www.aracy.org.au
  • Phone: 08 9476 7800
Autism Spectrum Disorders Research Review
A review by the Department of Health and Ageing was conducted in 2006 to identify the most effective models of practice in early intervention for children with autism spectrum disorders.
www.health.gov.au
Australian Government - Department of Health and Ageing
www.health.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601

  • Phone: 02 6289 1555
  • Fax: 02 6281 6946
  • Freecall: 1800 020 103
Centre for Developmental Disability Studies
Provides a list of journal articles, current projects, book chapters and other publiations related to developmental disability.
www.cdds.med.usyd.edu.au
Centre for Developmental Disability Studies
www.cdds.med.usyd.edu.au
Children's Hospital Education Research Institute (CHERI)
Conducts research that promotes the health and well-being of children by providing a range of research projects.
www.cheri.com.au
The Children's Hospital Education Research Institute (CHERI)
www.cheri.com.au
Disability Update: Children with Disabilities
A report published by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, describing the number of children with disabilities, the types of disability they have, their experience in school, and the needs of their carers.
www.aihw.gov.au
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
www.aihw.gov.au
GPO Box 572
Canberra ACT 2601

  • Telephone: +61 2 6244 1000
  • Fax: +61 2 6244 1299
Monash University Centre for Brain and Behaviour
Provides current research within the field of Neuroscience from basic science to clinical applications areas include: ADHD, Down Syndrome, Intellectual Disability, Perinatal brain injury and Spinocerebellar Ataxia.
www.med.monash.edu.au
Monash University
http://www.monash.edu.au/
  • Phone: 03 9902 6000
  • Fax: 03 9905 4007
National Health and Medical Research Council - Research Snapshots
Provides links to a selection of short descriptions on various NHMRC funded research projects related to children.
www.nhmrc.gov.au/news/snapshots
National Health and Medical Research Council
www.nhmrc.gov.au
GPO Box 1421
Canberra ACT 2601

  • Phone: 13 000 64672
  • Fax: 02 6217 9100
National Muscular Dystrophy Research Centre
Provides information, projects and publications on muscular dystrophy research.
www.nmdrc.org
National Muscular Dystrophy Research Centre
www.nmdrc.org
Level 5 - 41 Victoria Parade
Fitzroy VIC 3065

  • Phone: 03 9288 3340
  • Fax: 03 9288 3350
The Prevalence of Autism in Australia
A report commissioned by the Australian Advisory Board on Autism Spectrum Disorders with funding from the Commonwealth Department of Family, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaCSIA) in 2007.
www.autismaus.com.au
Australian Advisory Board on Autism Spectrum Disorders
www.autismaus.com.au
Therapy and equipment needs of people with cerebral palsy and like disabilities in Australia
A report published in 2006 by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare and Cerebral Palsy Australia examining therapy and equipment needs among people with cerebral palsy and related conditions.
www.aihw.gov.au
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
www.aihw.gov.au
GPO Box 572
Canberra ACT 2601

  • Telephone: +61 2 6244 1000
  • Fax: +61 2 6244 1299
CP Australia
www.cpaustralia.com.au
Links to State and Territory websites
PO Box 237
Woodville SA 5011

  • Phone: 08 8347 4588
  • Fax: 08 8347 4508