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“What Ally Needs Now”: Powerful new book to support children after family violence tragedies

The book is written by Andrea Baldwin and illustrated by Thu Huong Nguyen, and is available as a free e-book through the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare, alongside a new online platform offering research, insights and practical resources for practitioners working with affected children.

Federal funding boost for Royal Children’s Hospital as Good Friday Appeal marks 95 years

The latest commitment adds to $6 million already provided by the federal government to the appeal, which supports treatment, research and training at the hospital.

Fiji must make formal Hindi compulsory subject in schools, say Former Deputy Prime Minister

Prof. Prasad described Koya’s stance as “not only insulting but a clear attempt to degrade the formal language of Indo-Fijians.”

School hours have barely changed since the 1800s. This doesn’t suit teenagers’ sleep

While the school hopes the move will build independence, later school times also better complement teenagers’ sleep patterns.

Free swimming lessons made permanent for Northern Territory primary students

“Exploring waterfalls, swimming at local springs or pools, boating and fishing are all part of the unique Territory lifestyle. We want to protect that by teaching our youngest Territorians how to swim while they’re in primary school.”

School breaks make up more than an hour of the day. Should they be considered part of learning?

Recess and lunch are generally regarded as “breaks” from learning – where children can play or have free time.

Did the kids stay up late in the holidays? 3 ways to get sleep routines back

With a little planning and patience, you can bring sleep back into your routine without turning bedtime into a nightmare.

China’s new condom tax will prove no effective barrier to country’s declining fertility rate

A packet of condoms costs about 50 yuan (about $7), and a month supply of birth control pills averages around 130 yuan ($19).

How can parents talk to their kids about the Bondi terror attack?

There is a lot of information and misinformation swirling around. Kids need to feel like they can trust what parents are saying to them.

Early childhood educators celebrate 15 per cent pay rise as workforce stabilise

The increase means an extra $160 a week for educators, with Education Minister Jason Clare saying the package ensures “early educators deserve to be paid fairly” for the essential work they do.

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53-foot tractor-trailer driver Baljeet Singh pleads guilty in deadly pileup, was playing phone game and fled to India

The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.

Indian Premier League could be played in Australia, Adelaide Oval explores plan

The proposal is part of a broader idea to strengthen cricket ties between Australia and India.

Perth toddler Sandipan Dhar’s death ‘probably preventable’ after missed blood test, coroner says

21-month-old Sandipan died in March 2024 after being taken to hospital with a persistent fever that had lasted for weeks.
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