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Free online program for parents of children with disabilities
Families of children with disability facing long wait times for diagnosis and support can now access Stepping Stones Triple P Online - a free, evidence-based parenting program funded by the Australian Government that offers immediate, practical strategies to help children thrive and boost parental wellbeing.
2025-03-21 07:40:06
by Freya Lucas
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‘I felt like I was the one in trouble.’ Collecting evidence after sexual assault can be scary for children – and the system needs to improve
The 72 hours after the sexual assault of a child can be a crucial window for police to collect biological evidence and document signs of bruising or injury.
2025-03-21 03:10:47
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Parents are still keen to prioritise play, despite pressures of modern life
A comprehensive new report has outlined the critical role of play in early childhood development and the challenges faced by modern families, revealing that when it comes to play today’s parents are juggling more than ever - wanting to make play a priority for toddlers, but often feeling stretched for time, energy, and ideas.
2025-03-20 08:58:10
by Freya Lucas
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Renowned child psychologist Dr Kathy Hirsh-Pasek speaks on the value of guided play
Dr Kathy Hirsh-Pasek has a global reputation for her insights on child psychology and play based learning, recently visiting Australia for the first time to share her insights at a Western Sydney University.
2025-03-19 08:02:02
by Freya Lucas
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House of horrors: What the ABC revealed about early childhood education and care (ECEC) in Australia now
The ABC’s Four Corners television episode ‘Betrayal of Trust: Australia’s Childcare Crisis’ into the worst excesses of the troubled early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector was gruesome viewing. This article discusses the central challenges the program revealed rather than the horrific stories of abuse, injury, and neglect. Such reports are likely to scare parents with over a million families and almost 1.4 million children using Government-subsidised services.
2025-03-19 05:26:57
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One Genius operating entity has been placed in administration, other continues trading
2025-03-18 09:54:32
by Jason Roberts
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ECEC sector responds to damning Four Corners investigation
2025-03-19 08:44:36
by Freya Lucas
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Assistance to support providers to navigate the Worker Retention Payment grants
2025-03-17 08:15:39
by Freya Lucas
