Learning to labour
Julia Handford trained for her births.
“Women run marathons and they train for that. You're not expected to just run,” she said.
“Labouring is exactly the...
Switch off and tune in
New research reveals young people aren’t speaking up when they’re worried.
Act for Kids CEO Katrina Lines is encouraging adults to take simple steps to...
Travelling with kids can be a pain – in the back
The summer months often involve travelling with little ones to see relatives or experience something new, with the hope of returning home more energised...
Tutors to keep supporting students
A tutoring program helping students to build skills and confidence will continue and expand over the next two years.
The State Government announced in September...
Laying solid sleep foundations
Melbourne mum Marjorie Kellock is an Open College Network (OCN) certified infant and toddler sleep consultant and an early childhood and primary educator.
She wants...
New school for RCH
Children with chronic and acute health issues will be able to go to stay engaged in their learning, thanks to a new school at...
Kinders on school sites coming
Quarters Primary School in Cranbourne West will become home to a new kindergarten in the coming years.
Children Minister Lizzie Blandthorn in November announced the...
Support for new dads
Dads will soon have more support groups to turn to while adjusting to parenthood.
On Father’s Day, the State Government delivered $2 million to create...
Child health nurse shortage
Casey Council’s Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Service recorded an 8.56 percent drop in participation due to a shortage of trained MCH nurses.
The council...
Nuer school spreads the word
South Sudanese elders are teaching their native language to younger generations through a new literacy school.
The Nuer Language School (NLS) was born from growing...
Kids not too young to learn to swim
Swimming is part of Australia’s national identity and one of the most popular physical activities undertaken by Australians.
But the annual SWIMSAFER Report reveals two...
Active commute to school
Casey Council has partnered with VicHealth’s Walk to School initiative to encourage primary and secondary school children to walk, ride, scoot, or skate to...
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