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.
Active
This sub-project aims to fill the gap in knowledge of the effects of climate change on child health and wellbeing in Australia, and to propose data-driven adaptation trials to counter the most serious impacts.
This Australian-first study will simultaneously identify childhood exposure to heavy metals in regional and remote communities and provide these communities with training in drinking water quality, STEM and dental hygiene.
Completed
Plastics in Pregnancy (Phase One)
Determining the associations of sun exposure in early life on the development of non-communicable diseases.
Supporting healthy tummies in bubs