Funding set for more mental health support for regional schools
The Andrews Labor Government is helping regional Victorian students access a suite of mental health tools to help them thrive in school and life. Kangaroo
First public specialist Mother and Baby Mental Health Unit opens at RPA
New mums requiring specialist care for a severe mental illness can now have their babies stay with them at NSW’s first public, purpose-built Mother and
ACOSS joins AMA’s call on improving child health and wellbeing
ACOSS is pleased to join with the Australian Medical Association (AMA) to call for a refocus on improving child health and wellbeing and strongly recommend
Hearing Australia ensures First Nations kids are school ready
One in three Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children experience chronic ear disease in Australia. Poor hearing can make it difficult for kids to engage
Immune stimulant could help prevent asthma in children
A recent study by respiratory researchers from Perth has found that OM-85, an immune stimulant, could help prevent babies from developing asthma. Led by PhD
Families urged to give the gift of active, healthy play this Christmas
After a year of staying inside, NSW Health is encouraging families to inspire their kids to hop, skip and jump into the Christmas holiday period,
Why encouraging creativity in your child is important
Fostering your child’s creativity is a vital part in helping them grow. It will help them discover things about themselves and shape how they see
Coleman: “Social media’s exploitation of kids has to stop”
The Hon David Coleman MP has shared his opinion regarding protection for children on large social media sites by fines and heightened security, to prevent
Neurodivergent Parenting: Taking care of a child on the Autism Spectrum
Parenting is a huge feat to undertake. It requires a certain kind of readiness and acceptance, and a mental fortitude that not a lot of
Playing in 2021: How do Aussie kids do it? And is it enough?
Variety Australia, the Children’s Charity has launched its National Play Survey to find out how Aussie kids and teens are playing and, more importantly, who
The Lowdown on ADHD in children
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (abbreviated as ADHD, and sometimes referred to as ADD in the past) is a developmental disorder that begins in early childhood.
Funding boost for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder diagnosis and care
The diagnosis and treatment of children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is set to be strengthened with the announcement of $3.68 million in funding
