About ORIGINS
The ultimate goal of The ORIGINS Project is to reduce the rising epidemic of non-communicable diseases through 'a healthy start to life'.
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The ultimate goal of The ORIGINS Project is to reduce the rising epidemic of non-communicable diseases through 'a healthy start to life'.
As well as ORIGINS long-term core research, there are a number of clinical trials, early interventions and shorter-term research studies that sit within ORIGINS. Known as sub-projects, these studies look at multiple aspects of child and family health and development.
The ORIGINS Project provides researchers, students, clinicians and universities with a unique opportunity to play a crucial role in changing the health of future generations.
The ORIGINS Community Wellbeing during COVID-19 Project is investigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on emotional wellbeing, family functioning and perceived stress on families.
We are experiencing uncertain times at the moment, and we understand that many families may be experiencing higher levels of stress than normal during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Forced isolation, financial pressures and family being confined together at home can create stress and can temporarily alter family dynamics.
The ORIGINS Project team is interested in hearing more about how our ORIGINS families are coping during this time, and your experience of living through this pandemic.
We are asking all ORIGINS participants to complete voluntary monthly questionnaires, in addition to those already part of the core ORIGINS protocol, that will measure wellbeing, perceived stress, financial hardship and family functioning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
We are in a unique position to collect information on the wellbeing of a community during this pandemic. We see this as an opportunity to lead cutting-edge research, that will contribute to a better understanding of the impact of this pandemic on a broad range of families in the Wanneroo and Joondalup community, and possibly shape essential support services. It is also anticipated that the information generated will be valuable in planning for future pandemics.
Read the article in The West Australian here
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If you have any queries about this project, please email ORIGINSproject@telethonkids.org.au or call 08 9408 3118