Children
Children and screen time
As Australia edges towards their vaccine goals and begin to reflect on lockdown, one thing that has left its mark......
Whistleblower tells US Congress Facebook knew its platform harms children
A former data scientist at Facebook told the US Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection that the tech giant, “harms children,......
More children and teenagers are self-harming due to COVID-19
Since the start of the pandemic and extended lockdowns across the country, there has been an increase in the number......
Children are getting behind in language skills: report
A new report collated by the National Early Language and Literacy Coalition found out Australian children are getting behind in......
Dogs are improving primary school children’s reading skills
Furry companions throughout Australia are helping children read. The non-for-profit organisation Story Dogs is improving the reading and literacy skills......
National Disability Insurance Scheme
Australians aged between 12 and 15 who are on the National Disability Insurance Scheme will be eligible to receive a......
Disability and education during lockdown
Education and school are a challenge for children with intellectual disability at the best of times. But, with lockdowns across......
‘Closing the Net’ on online predators
A new podcast released today features interviews with leading child protection experts from around Australia and the world. It’s called......
Trauma informed approach to Indigenous Healing
The Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education is to introduce a new MA program in Indigenous Therapies and Healing Practices.......
Children exposed to domestic violence have more health issues: study
A study conducted by the by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, has found half of children who are exposed to......