GenV is 1 of the largest research programs ever— focused on improving child & family health & wellbeing. We work w/families, health professionals & policymakers & aim for better prediction, prevention, treatment & services. 📨: genv.org.au/contact/ 📸: St John of God Health Care

Listen to #MCRI Prof Susan Sawyer AM on ABC News' Health Report discuss why #depression and #anxiety symptoms are rising among adolescents and the unique challenges this demographic faces. Centre for Adolescent Health (CAH) 👇tinyurl.com/2hu2pkwr

Global partnerships that embed scientific research into clinical care are revolutionising the diagnosis and treatments for children with rare #genetic diseases, a new report led by #MCRI, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Boston Children's, @UCL and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children finds. ➡️ direc.to/mNsv

It's #RareDiseaseDay—to raise awareness about them & the impact on families. We're proud partners of EpiGNs, which is testing low-cost screening for 8 disorders like Prader-Willi & Turner syndromes. With early detection we can help families access support. mcri.edu.au/research/strat…

GenV, tracking the health of almost 125,000 Victorians, and ORIGINS, following 10,000 families in WA, will pool their resources to create #GenerationAustralia. GenV The Kids Research Institute Australia Melissa Wake Prof Sharon Goldfeld Mark Butler MP Australian Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing Victorian Government

“Generation 🇦🇺 will accelerate cost-efficient research of global importance to identify new therapies, reduce service delivery costs & tailor care for children & families to create better & more equitable children’s health, development & wellbeing outcomes.” —Prof Sharon Goldfeld

MCRI Dr Jessica Kerr, PhD speaks to Herald Sun Health Editor Robyn Riley about how without changes supported by strong investment in #health programs, one in three children and adolescents in Australia will be #obese or #overweight by 2050. Centre for Adolescent Health (CAH) Read more 👇

Meet Harsha Gowda, a passionate Software Engineer at GenV. He not only contributes his expertise to the program but is also part of GenV with his own family! Harsha’s dual role highlights the incredible community spirit behind GenV. 🔗genv.org.au/blog/spotlight…

Linking health datasets from #government & #research projects like GenV can provide insights on children's wellbeing in real-time during a #pandemic or health crisis, a new #MCRI led study shows. Ashleigh Shipton Mark Butler MP Australian Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing 👉 tinyurl.com/bddc9hf2

📢It's #CulturalDiversityWeek🌏 The GenV & Me app helps us learn about your child’s growth & development through short, easy surveys. To be more inclusive, we now offer it in Arabic, Dari, Chinese, Burmese, Punjabi & Vietnamese! Need help? Have q's? genv.org.au/aboutgenvandme

It’s #CulturalDiversityWeek & today is #HarmonyDay! This recognises Australia’s cultural diversity & promoting inclusivity. These are very important parts of GenV & our team is proud to work on research that includes Victoria’s diverse communities. 🔗multiculturalcommission.vic.gov.au/cultural-diver…

GenV is one of the biggest studies in the 🌏. It starts w/learning how kids grow & how families stay healthy. Over time, GenV will help researchers speed up discovery & solutions. We aim to make life better for children & the adults they become. 📸 GenV family Maddy, Steph & bub

👋 Meet Laura! As Participant Support Coordinator, she helps ensure 123,000+ GenV kids & parents feel supported & valued. Working to improve the experience for families to help shape Genv’s data quality, her work touches much of the project. genv.org.au/blog/spotlight…

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