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Environment & Lifestyle

Interventions and explorations that focus on modifiable elements of the early life environment are being investigated, to assess and improve all aspects of physical and psychological wellbeing - both in childhood and in later life. These include nutrition, physical activity, time in nature, built environments, plastics and pollutants.

Through the study of early environments, maternal physical health and genetics, ORIGINS aims to uncover when and why non-communicable diseases develop.

Sub-projects within this theme, look deeper into the impacts of environment and lifestyle on the development of chronic conditions and wellbeing.

ORIGINS Vision Study

This study is aiming to investigate how sun exposure and time outside impacts the health of your child’s eye and eye growth, over a period of rapid growth in their lives.

The Flourishing Child

With 22% of Australian children entering school developmentally vulnerable, The Flourishing Child study is developing a tool to connect parents and carers with support so they can best support their child's flourishing.

Nature Play & Grow

Helping families to unlock the mental and physical health benefits of connecting with nature and community through outdoor play - easily, and locally.