Matt Fernandez, Giovanni E. Ferreira and Joshua Zadro look at why Chiropractors have been banned again from manipulating babies’ spines. Chiropractors in Australia will not be able to perform spinal manipulation on children under the age of two once more, following health concerns from doctors and...
Leaving children unattended for “an unreasonable amount of time” is against the law but many of us do leave our children at home. Natalie Ritchie looks at why....
Oho, who monitor workers and volunteers that are responsible for vulnerable people, surveyed over 600 parents and guardians to understand their awareness of child safety accreditations. Australian parents spend significant amounts of money sending their kids to school and childcare, but are they taking the most...
The home is the most common location where childhood injuries occur Kidsafe Victoria has issued a call for parents and carers to conduct a safety audit of their homes to ensure measures are put in place to help keep children safe. The call comes following a spike...
It is this time of year where thousands of Australian families start planning their summer break and holiday trips. This is a crucial time of year to talk about road safety and keeping our children safe around roadways. During the summer months, school zones are not...
As we approach the gift-giving season Professor Luke Nottage warns that it's time to put safety first, as recalls of children’s products have increased 88% from 2011 to 2017. The death of Brittney Conway, the three-year-old Gold Coast girl killed by swallowing a button battery, has...
COVID-19 and online child exploitation: Understanding and responding to risks associated with young people’s increased online activities COVID-19 has changed so many aspects of our daily lives. Periods of lockdown and isolation have affected us in different ways, and we are beginning to see the impacts...
Join the NeuRA research study if you live near Sydney and get $100 cash back! The NeuRA child car seat study is a research study looking at the factors that help or hinder proper child car seat use. Recent research indicates that 50% of car seats have...
Now that the kids are back at school it's time to go over their personal safety! It certainly won't hurt those bigger kids too. Whether you are getting your little one ready for their first days at school - which can be a very emotional time...
Stranger danger can be a difficult subject to address with children. A child and family psychologist recommends taking a different approach from those used in the past....
