Nicholas Procter looks at why financial stress is on the rise in Australia. Stories about interest rates and cost-of-living often focus on Australians’ hip pockets. But what about the impact on our mental health? The National Mental Health Commission’s most recent “report card” shows financial stress...
New research shows how domestic violence harms young people’s schooling, report Steven Roberts, Kate Fitz-Gibbon and Rebecca Stewart Every school around Australia is almost certain to have students who are victim-survivors of family and domestic violence. Taiki Ishikawa/ Unsplash, CC BY The 2023 Australian Child Maltreatment Study found...
Neurodevelopmental disorders are a diverse group of conditions that affect the brain from early development. writes Alison Poulton. They include attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism and learning disabilities, such as dyslexia. These conditions usually become more evident over time. This is because delays in the skills...
Introducing solid food is a key milestone for babies, usually around six months of age, writes WA paediatric dentist Dr Anna Buckeridge Solid Starts The texture of food typically progresses from purees to mashed, then minced and chopped foods by eight months, and finger foods by 12...
Here’s What You Need to Know: What is it? The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) is a government-funded program that provides up to $1,132 over two years for basic dental care. Who’s eligible? Children aged 0 to 17 in families receiving Family Tax Benefit A (or other eligible payments) are likely eligible. What’s included? ✅ Dental check-ups ✅ X-rays ✅ Cleaning ✅ Fissure...
In Australia, an estimated one in ten men experience mental health issues such as anxiety and depression before and after their child is born (the perinatal period). Tackling mental distress early can help, report researchers Delyse Hutchinson, Genevieve Le Bas, Jacqui Macdonald, Samantha Teague and ...
The news isn’t good – and the problems are worse for girls, report Scarlett Smout and Katrina Champion We know young people in Australia and worldwide are experiencing growing mental health challenges. The most recent national survey from the Australian Bureau of Statistics found nearly two in...
When he happens upon a cemetery of children who died in the Irish famine of the 1840s, Professor Brendan Gleeson is prompted to reflect upon the poverty of our thinking in relation to the youth of today. Have We Designed Cities That Work Against Children? I’m an...
Want to stretch your family budget further? These easy, everyday money-saving tips can help reduce stress and build long-term financial confidence. Track What You Spend It’s hard to save money if you don’t know where it’s going. Start by tracking your spending for a couple of weeks....
Virginia Prior writes that helping your child learn another language does more than expand their vocabulary – it boosts brainpower, emotional well-being, and future career prospects. From improved memory to long-term cognitive benefits, here’s why raising a bilingual child is one of the best investments...
