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Supporting healthy tummies in bubs

Exploring the challenges to mental and physical health fathers face during their transition to parenthood.

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.

An outline of ORIGINS sub-projects by name

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Examining the pathways of perinatal maternal mental health that influence child mental health outcomes.

The BioMood project will study how following a Mediterranean diet during pregnancy affects the gut microbiome, metabolism, and inflammation, with the expectation that it will promote a healthier microbiome and better mental health.

Examining whether consuming prebiotic fibre in pregnancy reduces the risk of developing allergic disease in the first three years of life.

Examining the pathways of perinatal maternal mental health that influence child mental health outcomes.

Nutrition in preschool children with autistic behaviours.

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