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Children and young people locked out of housing options by ‘perverse’ youth housing penalty

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New research from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) commissioned by the Home Time Youth Housing Coalition has revealed the full extent of systemic financial barriers preventing 16-24 year-olds experiencing homelessness from accessing safe housing options around Australia. Dubbed the ‘youth housing penalty’, these barriers discourage community housing providers from offering tenancies to unaccompanied … Continued

Forum: Where now for public schooling in Australia?

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Forum: Where now for public schooling in Australia? How can we deliver fulfilling, inclusive and engaging education for every student?   Release date:    IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date:                  Friday November 15, 2024, 09:00 – 14:00 Location:          John Niland Scientia Building (G19), UNSW Sydney    … Continued

WHY PARENTS ARE CALLING THIS PROGRAM A ‘LIFELINE’ FOR SUSPENDED KIDS

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When single mum of two Kylie learnt of her son’s third suspension, she truly didn’t know what to do or where to turn. She had tried everything before, from psychological interventions, medication, loss of privileges and even taking leave to support him. That’s when her school referred Timothy to an innovative new program, Alternative Suspension, … Continued

Media statement: Banning kids from social media no silver bullet

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Act for Kids recognises Prime Minster Anthony Albanese’s move to restrict access to social media for children under 16 as a significant step to better protect children from online harm. While we welcome this, there needs to be greater emphasis on social media giants and their own provisions to protect all children from online harm, … Continued

Media statement: Banning kids from social media no silver bullet

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Act for Kids recognises Prime Minster Anthony Albanese’s move to restrict access to social media for children under 16 as a significant step to better protect children from online harm. While we welcome this, there needs to be greater emphasis on social media giants and their own provisions to protect all children from online harm, … Continued

The talk every parent needs to have with their child before Schoolies

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Act for Kids is encouraging parents to have a crucial talk with their children before they head to Schoolies celebrations, following reports of OnlyFans creators targeting school leavers to film explicit content. The warning comes after content creators posted videos to social media claiming they already had many soon-to-be high school graduates applying to be … Continued

The talk every parent needs to have with their child before Schoolies

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Act for Kids is encouraging parents to have a crucial talk with their children before they head to Schoolies celebrations, following reports of OnlyFans creators targeting school leavers to film explicit content. The warning comes after content creators posted videos to social media claiming they already had many soon-to-be high school graduates applying to be … Continued