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With the Australian government’s social media ban for under 16s coming into effect on 10 December, Monash experts across a range of Faculties are available to comment on the implications of the ban. Available for comment: Associate Professor Brady Robards, Sociology, Faculty of Arts Contact details: +61 3 9903 4840 or [email protected] Read more of … Continued
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The winners of the My First Speech competition will be visiting Canberra next week to have their say. The competition asks secondary school students to imagine themselves as a newly elected Member of the House of Representatives and to write a 90 second or 300-word speech about an issue they are passionate about. The judges for the 2025 competition were the Speaker of the House, the Hon Milton Dick MP, the Member for Bass, … Continued
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Key Facts: Like all of Kokoda Youth Foundation’s life-changing programs, the Isurava Regional Reset program is grounded in the values of Courage, Endurance, Mateship, and Sacrifice and this program is being delivered through six key phases: Planning: Individual goal-setting with a focus on cultural identity and trauma-informed care. Foundation Camp: A 7-day circuit-breaker experience at … Continued
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Key Facts: From 10 December 2025, age-restricted social media platforms will have to take reasonable steps to prevent Australians under the age of 16 from creating or keeping an account. Experts warn new social media ban for young people under 16 could create fresh privacy challenges. Social-media companies will soon be forced to do what … Continued
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What: Child Protection Stop-Work RallyWhen: 12:30pm Wednesday 19 November 2025,Where: Office of Minister Katrine Hildyard, 114 Beach Road, Christies BeachWhy: Unsafe workloads, staffing crisis, system at breaking point Child Protection Workers Rally at Minister Hildyard’s Office Demanding Urgent Action on Staffing, Safety and Workloads Public sector child protection workers will rally today at the office of Katrine Hildyard, Minister … Continued
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Leading child protection organisation Act for Kids is encouraging families to start having important conversations with their kids ahead of the looming social media age restrictions set to take effect from December 10. In just three weeks, children under the age of 16 will no longer be permitted to create or maintain accounts on social … Continued
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A coalition of WA housing peak bodies, frontline services and young people (YACWA and YHAC, Shelter WA, WACOSS, WAAEH, Mission Australia WA, Vinnies WA, and Indigo Junction) will launch their joint pre-budget submission to end youth homelessness, and reveal shocking statistics on the supply and demand for youth crisis beds in Perth. WHO: Housing and homelessness … Continued
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New evidence compiled by WA’s frontline homelessness services reveals that dozens of young people are competing for one available crisis bed in Perth every night. Across the Perth metro region: On average, 69 unaccompanied children and young people (16-25 year olds) compete for one available bed every night There are only 32 youth crisis … Continued
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Monday, 17 November 2025 New National Children’s Commissioner commences term Australia’s new National Children’s Commissioner, Deb Tsorbaris, says the nation must seize the opportunity to deliver real change for children and families, as she today begins her five-year term. Commissioner Tsorbaris is a leading figure in children’s rights, with decades of experience working with children, families and communities to improve wellbeing … Continued
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###PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY### A coalition of WA housing peak bodies, frontline services and young people (YACWA and YHAC, Shelter WA, WACOSS, WAAEH, Mission Australia WA, Vinnies WA, and Indigo Junction) will launch their joint pre-budget submission to end youth homelessness, and reveal shocking statistics on the supply and demand for youth crisis beds in Perth. … Continued
