Tag: News
Downtime helps kids find their flow
Kids need to find their flow.
And no, that’s not in the yoga sense. It’s about being completely immersed in an activity and fully present...
Eczema explanation
An Australian-first study has linked childhood eczema to natural fats found in babies’ skin.
Researchers hope this new discovery could identify children at risk of...
Want success? Get creative!
Creativity is essential for academic success, according to a new study.
University of South Australia researchers suggest that students who think outside the box are...
Schools embrace phonics
Nine out of 10 Victorian government primary schools are already using a new phonics program to teach reading, two years ahead of schedule.
The Victorian...
Making maths count
A numeracy check for all Year 1 students will roll out across Victoria next year.
The State Government announced a $46.6 million investment in boosting...
Inclusion efforts failing ASD students
Autistic students need more support to feel included at school, world-first research shows.
University of South Australia and Flinders University researchers assessed the experiences of...
Keeping kids in sport
Kids who play team sports gain confidence and connection, new research says, but teens are still quitting in droves.
A survey commissioned by sportswear brand...
Amplifying youth in music
Youth music and events program FReeZA is entering a new era as Amplify.
For nearly three decades, FReeZA has provided young people with access to...
Treating concussion in kids
A new pilot paediatric concussion clinic is providing innovative treatment to kids from across Victoria.
The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute’s (MCRI) Concussion Essentials Clinic opened...
Winterfest returns to wow
Winterfest is back at Cardinia Cultural Centre (CCC) these winter school holidays with free and low-cost activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Get lost...
Fight the flu
With winter settling in, cold and flu season has well and truly arrived - and this year, it’s hitting harder than usual.
Across Melbourne, including...
Proper attention on pets and fair settlements
From 10 June, important changes to Australia’s family law will come into effect.
These changes give proper recognition to two very real issues faced during...