Children and Media Australia's President, Prof. Elizabeth Handsley, has partnered with Dr Kim Le, child and adolescent psychiatrist, in a new podcast, 'Outside the Screen '. To help parents and families decide what's going to be best for the children and young people in their lives,...
Increasing the rate of paid maternity leave, so it is tied to prior earnings, rather than just increasing the time off work, could lead to better and fairer outcomes for Australian families, reports researcher Esther Mirjam Girsberger It could also help the country by supporting women’s...
Frances Doyle has 5 expert tips to save the day Book Week is here again. Around Australia, parents of primary school-aged children are coming up with costumes, so their kids can take part in parades. Some kids are going to love wearing costumes and showing them off...
Nigel Howard and Andrew Bills look at why 20% of Australian students don’t finish high school A significant proportion of young Australians still do not finish high school. According to data released by the Productivity Commission on Tuesday, about one in five students leave before they reach Year...
Pharmacologists Tina Hinton, Jessica Pace, and Nial Wheate look at which works best and when? In most cases, pain and fever relief is as simple as a trip to your local supermarket for some paracetamol or ibuprofen. While both are effective at reducing pain, they work in...
New research finds that AI doesn’t just discriminate against women in the workforce – but also has a problem with parents. by Dr Lea Frermann, Sheilla Njoto, Dr Marc Cheong and Professor Leah Ruppanner, University of Melbourne Gender bias is deeply ingrained in hiring and work. In Australia,...
For Dental Health Week (August 7-13), the Australian Dental Association (ADA) gives a friendly reminder that the lack of oral health information provided to new parents regarding their baby's dental care could be a lifetime of problems with their teeth. While parenting focuses on various aspects,...
RSV is everywhere right now. Write Jane Tuckerman, Ashleigh Rak, Danielle Wurzeland Margie Danchin, Murdoch Children's Research Institute This winter, we’re having to get our heads around another respiratory virus – RSV. It’s less well known than COVID or flu, but it’s also responsible for unplanned visits...
A groundbreaking study led by Monash University in collaboration with Deakin University and the University of Melbourne has found that implementing a national tax on sugary drinks in Australia could have a significant positive impact on dental health in children and promote health equity. The...
The Alannah & Madeline Foundation Joins Telstra for DigiTalk The internet plays a significant role in our children's lives, making it crucial for parents and carers to ensure their safety online. While the internet offers benefits, it also presents risks like exposure to inappropriate content and...
