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Government funding boost for Macquarie University childhood anxiety research

Psychology researchers from the Macquarie University Lifespan Health and Wellbeing Research Centre have received a combined $1,933,935 in Australian Government funding for studies to improve treatment for anxiety in children.

2025-04-16 04:26:35

by Contributed Content

Connecting2u program expands to provide further support to QLD families 

Children’s Health Queensland’s free text messaging service Connecting2u has been expanded to help expectant parents navigate pregnancy, allowing them to sign up for free health and wellbeing advice and timely healthcare reminders during pregnancy.

2025-04-14 09:53:46

by Freya Lucas

Unequal from the start: New VU report shows achievement gap which persists

A new report has highlighted a persistent difference in education outcomes for Australia’s children which is determined by socioeconomic background, beginning at two to three years of age and becoming entrenched by the time children reach school. 

2025-04-14 09:09:20

by Freya Lucas

HeyDoodle Speechie Mats: A gamechanger for supporting speech therapy

Paediatric speech pathologists have welcomed the creation of a simple mum-founded creative play product that is making huge waves in the treatment of children with Global Developmental Delay (GDD) - the HeyDoodle Speechie Mat. 

2025-04-14 05:11:07

by Freya Lucas

Independent outdoor time supports the development of motor competence in children

Independent outdoor time and multisport activities support the development of motor competence in children, a University of Jyväskylä study has found. 

2025-04-11 10:24:00

by Freya Lucas

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