Professor of Social Work, Cathy Humphreys discusses the risks of family violence during COVID-19 isolation and which support services are working well.Listen to the podcast Link here“Isolation is bad for a lot of people,” says Cathy Humphreys, Professor of Social Work at the University of...
Early childhood education and care is widely regarded as helping children’s academic, cognitive and social development. Callie Little and Brian Byrne report the results of their recent study. Our study, published in the journal Behavior Genetics, looked into whether attending preschool or childcare influences later academic achievement. We...
Social isolation can take a toll, but play can help Many parents are worried the disruptions of COVID lockdowns and school closures may affect their children’s mental health and development. In the Royal Children’s Hospital’s National Child Health Poll in June 2020, more than one-third of parents...
In its most extensive renovation in decades, Australia’s first museum, the Australian museum in Sydney, has redeveloped its public and exhibition spaces. This includes adding more than 3,000sqm of new public space, repurposed from back-of-house areas. Originally founded in 1827,the Museum is at the cultural...
Just among us, writes the ACCM* this app is causing concern. Now very popular with children, the game Among Us has some risky aspects. The game is classified G in Australia, 7+ in PEGI (the European game system), 9+ in the Apple Store,10+ in the US...
Mark Boulet & Kim Borg report how Festive celebrations can leave you with more than one kind of hangover – what to do with the debris of leftover food, gift wrapping, damaged decorations and mountains of plastic packaging? But with some preparation, a little restraint and...
Australians are emerging from winter and, where possible, enjoying trips to beaches and public pools. Beach-side picnics, barbecues and get-togethers are back on the cards for many of us. While daily COVID-19 case numbers have been looking promising in most places lately, we're still very much...
Robin Grille explains the link between childrearing practices and social justice. Some of the most remarkable social changes – such as universal suffrage, human rights declarations, fairer labour laws and environmental protection – were brought about by major developments in childrearing attitudes. Parenting and education can change...
It’s nice to sit on a beach and watch my girls play with their team of cousins, knowing that they will all share the same fond memories of Christmas, writes Joseph Kelly’s who finds his large family holidays at Christmas have come full circle. Having emigrated...
Kristine Whorlow warns of hidden festive-season asthma triggers. It’s time to drag out the Christmas decorations, put up the tree and get into the spirit of the festive season, but people with asthma can find themselves short of breath during the holiday season for a range...
