Park play at its peak
Officer is now home to a playground attracting visitors from across the state - and it’s only the beginning.
The 10-hectare Officer District Park is...
How our community can help new parents with disability thrive
PRECEDE:
Dr Cammi Murrup-Stewart’s journey through pregnancy and motherhood has been complex.
The Gidget Foundation Australia ambassador is a proud Indigenous woman living with mobility, pain,...
When the child is not the problem
PRECEDE: Often it’s easiest to blame a child when in fact it’s us who are the problem!
But there is a blame-free way to get...
Highlighting low-speed deaths, injuries
More than 40 children are killed or injured in low-speed vehicle runover incidents in Victoria each year, on average.
Kidsafe Victoria says while hospitalisation rates...
Supporting students to learn more about pelvic pain
Students in Years 5 to 10 will learn more about pelvic pain and menstrual health at school from this year.
Sexual Health Victoria will deliver...
Expanded newborn screening
Victorian newborns will now be screened for an additional rare and serious genetic disorder free of charge.
Testing for galactosaemia will be included in Victoria’s...
Getting kids hooked on fishing
More than 70 lakes across Victoria are stocked with rainbow trout, ready for families to enjoy the great outdoors.
The State Government released 35,000 rainbow...
Encouraging kids to be kind
Dolly’s Dream is asking parents and children to think about being kind.
The national anti-bullying organisation is dedicated to changing the culture of bullying by...
Asthma Action Plan a sport essential
Asthma Australia is urging parents to update their child’s Asthma Action Plan.
Just like packing a school hat, this simple step helps ensure your child’s...
Moulding tomorrow’s leaders
The nature versus nurture debate is a long-standing discussion in education.
Some argue that children are the product of their genetic makeup, while others believe...
Putting children first: what you need to know about family law changes
Are you going through a separation and trying to sort out your children’s matters?
You might be wondering how the changes in family law affect...
Advocating for families
Families are the very core of our communities.
When families are doing well, the whole community comes to life.
I believe that when governments support families...
