The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) recognises the importance of research to improving the health and wellbeing of the children and families who access our care. Research helps us understand and respond to emerging health challenges and find new and better ways of preventing, diagnosing, and treating illness and injury.

Our research is underpinned by the CAHS Research Strategic Plan 2024-2026 which aims to:

• enhance our research and innovation efforts to promote best practices in child and adolescent health.
• invest in contemporary care models and emerging treatments to ensure the best outcomes for children, young people, and their families.
• build and expand partnerships with other organisations to collaborate on research and innovation.