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Students across Western Australia are returning to school this week but hundreds of young people across the state will start the new school year without a safe place to sleep. New data reveals youth homelessness in WA has surged at an alarming rate to crisis levels, leaving children and young people competing for help in … Continued
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Australia now spends more than $1.1 billion a year imprisoning children and young people, as detention numbers rise and more First Nations children are locked up — a trajectory that exposes a costly and devastating policy failure across the country. The latest Report on Government Services (RoGS), released by the Productivity Commission late Thursday, … Continued
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Key Facts: Children who experience sustained trauma across their early lives are more likely to present with suicidal ideation or self-harm as teenagers, according to a new study led by UNSW researchers. A recent study followed more than 73,000 NSW children from their prenatal period through to adulthood to reveal how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) … Continued
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Families are being encouraged to put child safety first and hit ‘stop’ on oversharing as back-to-school time approaches. Leading child protection organisation Act for Kids warns that the excitement of a new school year often prompts family members to post photos of children on social media – sometimes revealing far more information than they realise. … Continued
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Key stats: 59% of Aussie parents find the back-to-school period stressful Almost half (47%) say this year feels more stressful than previous years 83% say clearer routines or visual checklists would reduce arguments and stress 65% say holiday screen time makes the transition back to school harder 83% want to reduce their child’s screen time as Term … Continued
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Workforce Inspectorate Victoria (WIV) will be conducting inspections across hospitality venues—including restaurants, cafés and fast-food outlets—these summer school holidays to ensure businesses are complying with Victoria’s child employment laws. Employers who breach child employment laws risk penalties of more than $200,000. Businesses hiring children under 15 must hold a child employment licence and follow strict … Continued
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Key Facts: Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play! debuts in Australia in January 2026, starting in Adelaide, with five tour stops planned across the country. The show features Mickey Mouse, SuperKitties characters Ginny and Bitsy, Team Spidey, and other Disney Jr. favourites in an interactive musical adventure. The storyline follows Mickey Mouse planning the … Continued
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The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Disability has today released its report into the inquiry into the Thriving Kids Initiative. Committee Chair, Dr Mike Freelander MP, said, ‘the ideals of the NDIS such as independence, choice, dignity, equity and inclusion, are important. However the NDIS was rolled out with several structural … Continued
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Key Facts: One in four Australians aged 18–24 say family Christmas gatherings negatively impact their mental health, highlighting the long-term effects of high-pressure festive environments (Medibank, 2024). Australian families are increasingly choosing smaller, low-key Christmas celebrations to better protect children’s emotional wellbeing. Traditional Christmas expectations – including forced physical affection, public gift opening and pressure … Continued
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After a challenging year marked by cost-of-living pressures, social media age restrictions and global instability, Australian families are being encouraged to give the gift of kindness and connection this Christmas. Leading child protection organisation Act for Kids says the festive season offers a timely opportunity to get back to basics and focus on what matters … Continued
