Shocking New Data Reveals Weekly Hospitalisations on the Sunshine Coast Parents are being urged to think twice before letting their child ride an e-scooter, after new research revealed that two children a week are hospitalised due to e-scooter injuries on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. The study, published in...
Does your autistic child love to move—or want to build confidence doing so? Monash University is inviting autistic children aged 7–12 to take part in a fun, inclusive dance program designed to support motor skills, friendships and wellbeing. Backed by research and led by expert psychologists...
New pet custody rules, stronger financial protections and easier divorces – what Australia’s 2025 family law reforms mean for parents and pet lovers. A major shift in Australia’s family law could affect everything from your finances to who gets to keep the family dog. If you’re separating...
Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia CEO, Maria Said AM, shares her top travel tips to help families “plan well, eat smart and travel safe.” New data reveals 99% of families with food allergies worry about travelling, experts share how to reduce the risks and build confidence. Travel should...
Here’s what they want you to know and how friends, family and schools can help, writes Trevor Mazzucchelli If you’re a parent or carer of a child who’s autistic, the odds are you’re spinning more plates than the average person. The emotional, physical and logistical demands...
So your primary school child has a ‘boyfriend’ or ‘girlfriend’. Should you be worried? asks Cher McGillivray If you have a child in primary school, you may not be expecting to help them manage romantic relationships. Surely this is an issue for the high school years? While...
One teacher told us ‘We nicknamed it Eddy’, write researchers Vitomir Kovanovic, Maarten de Laat and Rebecca Marrone It’s almost two years since ChatGPT burst onto the scene in late 2022. Since then, educators worldwide have been grappling with what generative artificial intelligence might mean for classrooms...
My favourite Thai dish, writes Lauran Allen, is EASY, fast, and fiery Drunken Noodles, a delicious recipe that's ready in 30 minutes! Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins Ingredients 228g wide rice noodles 2 Tbsp sesame oil (or canola) 2 shallots, chopped 2 carrots, thinly sliced ...
The truth about sugary drinks: new research finds most Australians — especially parents — are ready for stronger action to protect kids from sugary drinks Parents across Australia are fed up with confusing labels, sneaky marketing, and sugary drinks dressed up as “healthy” options — and...
With school holidays approaching fast, here is a timely new website for those who have to navigate a holiday if your child has life-threatening food allergies. Plan well, eat smart and travel safe with Australia’s first Food Allergy Travel Hub For many families living with food allergies,...
