How child poverty leads to a lesser life
Poverty and disadvantage put young Australians on the road to a less fulfilling life and schools could play a critical role in breaking the cycle, a […]
Giving kids a sporting chance
Organised sport, dance and drama after school and on weekends give children an advantage and headstart for the rest of their lives. But these opportunities are […]
Child’s play lost in pandemic fear
Social and community disruptions caused by the COVID-19 restrictions could have a lasting effect on child wellbeing, Flinders University researchers warn. While health, safety and education […]
Young carers require flexible support in schools
Young Australians providing care for family members with mental illnesses, alcohol and drug addictions are struggling to keep up with their studies, and the problem will […]
Bullied, missing school and hungry – report reveals reality of many Aussie kids
One in ten Australian children miss school at least once a week, almost one in six have been bullied, and one in thirty goes to bed or school hungry nearly every day.