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$130 million funding boost for childhood brain cancer and intellectual disability research
Children and families will benefit from a new Federal Government investment of $130.4 million in medical research, targeting some of the most pressing childhood health challenges, including brain cancer, intellectual disability and infertility.
2025-09-23 08:00:55
by Fiona Alston
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A brighter future for foster care
A new national poll released to mark Foster Care Week (14 – 20 September), gives hope for the future when it identified that Gen Z and Millennials are 25 per cent more likely than Baby Boomers to consider becoming foster carers.
2025-09-16 08:00:12
by Fiona Alston
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Occupational therapy students join Broome early learning centre to strengthen early development
Children at a Broome early learning service have benefited from a new collaboration with university students, designed to boost developmental outcomes while supporting future allied health professionals.
2025-07-28 09:20:53
by Fiona Alston
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Tasmanian childcare centre earns top architecture award for community-focused design
The Alma Street Childcare Centre in Tasmania has been recognised for architectural excellence, receiving an Award for Educational Architecture at the 2025 Tasmanian Architecture Awards, hosted by the Australian Institute of Architects.
2025-07-08 09:30:56
by Fiona Alston
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The Wiggles front campaign to encourage healthy eating among young children
The Wiggles have joined forces with the International Fresh Produce Association Australia and New Zealand (IFPA ANZ) to launch the "Fruit and Veggies Yummy Yummy" campaign. This initiative aims to inspire children to enjoy more fruits and vegetables through engaging songs, educational resources, and live performances, promoting healthy eating habits in homes and early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings.
2025-06-13 12:11:29
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Communities called to decorate, celebrate and donate as “Hallowish” Returns
2025-09-12 07:00:19
by Fiona Alston
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It takes a village to raise a child: For many Australian families the village they need is out of reach
2025-09-10 06:45:01
by Fiona Alston
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Largest gathering of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family and children’s leaders set to drive national reform
2025-09-15 10:11:45
by Fiona Alston
