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Shanyn and her son Fraser

You know your baby best

Monday 13 October 2025

Fraser Collyer-Petale was just 10 months old when his mum, Shanyn Collyer-Petale, noticed subtle differences in the way he communicated.

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Danelle Gowrs and her baby

On the road to connection

Monday 13 October 2025

When Danelle Gouws noticed her daughter Lila wasn’t quite meeting her early communication milestones, she knew she wanted to act quickly.

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A woman holding a baby. The baby is staring at the camera.

A statement from The Kids Research Institute Australia in support of Inklings

Wednesday 27 August 2025

The Kids Research Institute Australia is proud of the work we have done to develop Inklings – a program based on more than 10 years of research that is providing support to babies, caregivers and families.

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Minister Rishworth, Minister Bourke and a family at the Inklings Launch

World-first Inklings Program launches in South Australia

Friday 4 April 2025

South Australian families with babies showing early differences will benefit as the Inklings Program officially launches in South Australia.

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Inklings Sensory Adventure - Children's Week 2024

Friday 13 September 2024

Join in on the fun this Children’s Week and embark on an Inklings Sensory Adventure! Brought to you by The Kids Research Institute Australia’s Inklings (formerly Telethon Kids Institute), Baby Sensory and Toddler Sense.

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Inklings Family Patricia and Lara

Mother’s inkling about Lara

Tuesday 10 September 2024

Perth mother of two Patricia Macchiaverni first had an inkling that her daughter, Lara, was developing differently in her first few months of life.

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Parent with baby

How can caregivers help bub to communicate their way?

Wednesday 28 August 2024

Communicate your way – it’s a theme that often comes up in our Inklings Program – this year, Speech Pathology Week is celebrating just that.

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First Nations Family with Telethon Kids Institute Staff

Consulting our Communities with Telethon Kids’ Institute – The Inklings First Nations’ Consultation Project

Tuesday 30 April 2024

Consulting our Communities with Telethon Kids’ Institute – The Inklings First Nations’ Consultation Project.

Read more: Consulting our Communities with Telethon Kids’ Institute – The Inklings First Nations’ Consultation Project