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Survey reveals confronting impact of cost-of-living crisis on kids

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For immediate release   The confronting impact of Australia’s cost-of-living crisis on children has been laid bare in a new survey commissioned by national child protection charity, Act for Kids. Children living in overcrowded homes and parents skipping their medication to pay for groceries are just some of the real-life cases Act for Kids staff … Continued

Survey reveals confronting impact of cost-of-living crisis on kids

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For immediate release   The confronting impact of Australia’s cost-of-living crisis on children has been laid bare in a new survey commissioned by national child protection charity, Act for Kids. Children living in overcrowded homes and parents skipping their medication to pay for groceries are just some of the real-life cases Act for Kids staff … Continued

Survey reveals confronting impact of cost-of-living crisis on kids

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For immediate release   The confronting impact of Australia’s cost-of-living crisis on children has been laid bare in a new survey commissioned by national child protection charity, Act for Kids. Children living in overcrowded homes and parents skipping their medication to pay for groceries are just some of the real-life cases Act for Kids staff … Continued

Youth workforce participation hindered by mental health crisis in spotlight this Mental Health Month

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As the mental health crisis among young Australians intensifies, many are struggling to enter and remain in the workforce. Rising rates of youth experiencing anxiety, depression and stress are creating significant barriers to employment, leaving a generation at risk of long-term financial hardship and social isolation. According to headspace’s recent National Youth Mental Health Survey, … Continued

family members are concerned about their young person’s mental health, but not always confident seeking support

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  Wednesday 9 October 2024                                                                                                                  key points                                                                                                                 headspace’s new National Family Mental Health Survey reveals 8 in 10 (79%) family members are concerned about their young person’s mental health. Families are doing a good job of responding – almost half (45%) surveyed are having conversations around mental health with their young person weekly. But … Continued

What will bring world’s brightest to Sunshine Coast?

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An event that attracts the world’s brightest young minds is coming to the Sunshine Coast for the first time in a major coup for our region – and nation. The International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) is the world championship mathematics competition for high school students. IMO is held in a different country each year. The first was held … Continued

Speaker flies the APH flag across the country

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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honourable Milton Dick MP, has officially launched the Australian Parliament House (APH) Flag Roadshow today at Jindalee State School in South-West Brisbane. Under this program, the iconic flag that usually flies above Parliament House in Canberra will travel around Australia, accompanied by local Members of Parliament, visiting … Continued

Award-winning author-illustrator Judith Rossell returns after six years to unveil her latest novel: The Midwatch.

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Anticipated as the biggest children’s book of the year, The Midwatch is a long-awaited release from the internationally bestselling author and illustrator Judith Rossell, set to captivate readers everywhere, from October 1. Following the success of her multi-award-winning novel Withering-by-Sea, Rossell invites readers back into her imaginative world with a story that sparkles with adventure … Continued

Social media inquiry holds further public hearings

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The Joint Select Committee on Social Media and Australian Society will hold further public hearings next week as part of its inquiry into the influence and impacts of social media on Australian society. Building on previous hearings where the committee heard from social media platforms and media organisations, the committee will hear from a broad … Continued

Fun, free things to do these school holidays

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If your kids like to run, ride and read, check out what they can do for free in the City of Sydney during the spring school holidays.   Parks and playgrounds   There are lots of great parks and playgrounds across the inner city. With more than 400 parks to choose from, you can spend … Continued