Role Title: Literature Review Intern: Supportive Interventions Available for Children with Intellectual Disability
Organisation: The Kids Research Institute Australia
Internship Period: Semester 2 (July – October)
Location: Nedlands
Mental health is a leading concern for children with intellectual disability. The Child Disability team at Telethon Kids Institute are seeking a highly motivated intern to work on a systematic review about available mental health supports for children with intellectual disabilities. This literature review is an important step which will help inform future grant planning.
The intern may also have an opportunity to work on other research projects the Child Disability team are undertaking, taking into account their areas of interest.
The Kids Research Institute Australia is based within the Perth Children’s Hospital, and is one of the largest, and most successful medical research institutes in Australia, comprising a dedicated and diverse team of around 1,000 staff, students and honoraries. We've created a bold blueprint that brings together community, researchers, practitioners, policy makers and funders, who share our vision to improve the health and wellbeing of children through excellence in research.