Tag: News
Chickaboo flies the coop to Paris
A Berwick grandmother’s literary gift to her grandkids is on the shelf of a Parisian library.
Jennifer Tanti couldn’t speak English until age 5 and...
‘There’s no harm in pointing out differences’
Thinking outside the box helped Jess Horn share her message of self-acceptance with thousands of Victorian Preps.
Picture book Bernie Thinks in Boxes is about...
Cool summer styles
Keep your kids looking cool this summer with the latest fashion arrivals at Billy Lidz.
The Billy Lidz team has been doing the hard work...
When parenting goes pear-shaped
“You are your child’s environment,” says Dr Shelley Davidow.
So the teacher and author says parents need to first put on their own oxygen masks...
Tunnel slides, towers and ropes!
Olio Park is a space for the whole family to play and relax.
There’s a playground, of course, with a giant tower and enclosed slides,...
Anzac Spirit inspires students
Two Casey students received top awards for commemorating the Anzac legacy.
Kylinda Zhang, a Year 11 student from Nossal High School, and Mahdia Qasimi, a...
Public IVF baby boom
Fifty babies have been born through Victoria’s free public fertility service during its first two years.
More than 4300 Victorians have started their treatment journey...
Christmas toy safety warning
Families are urged to choose safe toys and products for Christmas this gift-buying season.
Consumer Affairs Victoria inspectors conduct Christmas product safety checks across the...
Anti-vaping education bolstered
A new initiative is targeting vaping in young people.
In August, Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas announced $2 million to deliver workshops, hold community events, and...
Kids cancer research boost
Victoria’s new world-class consortium promises to transform research into childhood cancer.
Medical Research Minister Ben Carroll in October announced the Victorian Paediatric Cancer Consortium would...
Maternity care review
A taskforce is reviewing Victoria’s maternity system to identify ways to improve it.
Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas announced the Victorian Maternity Taskforce in October and...
Protecting young smiles
Victoria’s Smiles 4 Miles program is celebrating 20 years of outreach.
In August, Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas congratulated staff and clinicians who have delivered the...