Books are powerful tools for educating and empowering children about the histories, achievements and ongoing contributions of First Nations peoples to Australian society, writes reviewer Emerson Zerafa-Payne The best books are those written by First Nations authors that authentically recognise and celebrate culture. Often, they are...
Maxine Clarke takes up arms against the negative stereotypes and dubious role models in fairytales and children’s nursery rhymes. As a young child, I was always highly suspicious of fairytales. Not because I knew they were fantasy but because I realised, at least on some level,...
Understanding the psychology of goals can help tick things off – and keep you on track, reports researcher Kim M Caudwell. It feels like we are living in busy times. According to the OECD Better Life Index, 12.5% of Australians report working at least 50 hours a...
Teaching digital media literacy will, reports lecturer Melissa L. Gould The astounding rise in social media use in the past few years is seeing policy responses come to a head, both internationally and in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Some estimates put the number of people using social media...
Librarians have good reasons to ‘weed’ books from their shelves, report Sarah Polkinghorn and Lisa M. Given Earlier this year, the removal of thousands of books to make room for renovations at Melbourne’s City Library prompted an outcry. Removing the books was “an absolute act of...
A new framework by La Trobe University’s Judith Lumley Centre aims to empower childbirth experiences by aligning coping strategies with women’s preferences and values. This initiative follows concerns about birth trauma highlighted in the New South Wales Parliamentary Inquiry into Birth Trauma. The research, led by...
Cassy Dittman, Govind Krishnamoorthy and Marg Rogers can help you prepare for that conversation With around one in 50 adults diagnosed with cancer each year, many people are faced with the difficult task of sharing the news of their diagnosis with their loved ones. Parents...
Helen Marshall reports what are the symptoms you should look out for? And how can you prevent it? Parents and doctors alike fear meningococcal infection, which is often in the news. Doctors never want to miss a diagnosis, as early treatment with antibiotics may be...
What factors are involved for children making the transition from primary to secondary school? “Kids need to feel confident about coming to high school, and to feel comfortable there. The more they visit, look around, talk to teachers, talk to the big kids, the better off they...
It's mid-year, and it's time to revisit your personal and professional goals, revise, and renew them, ready for a successful finish to the year. Professional planner Mariane Cresp says, “With the right tools and mindset, you can re-think your goals, refresh your focus and set yourself...
