Tag: News
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...
Local shopping has its benefits
The friendliness and familiarity of your local centre is a great place to start your Christmas shopping.
The food options are varied and delicious at...
Free RSV protection
A new, free immunisation is set to protect newborns and infants from RSV next winter.
Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas in October announced $18.7 million to...
Kids’ dental issues ‘mostly preventable’
Hospitals might not be the obvious place to seek dental treatment for children, but thousands of Australian families are doing just that each year.
Most...
Flexible and personalised childcare
Finding a suitable early childhood education and care service that ticks all the boxes can be challenging.
Family day care is an early education and...
Understanding the spectrum
Autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodivergent condition that affects how individuals communicate, interact, and process information.
It is a spectrum...
Fostering a love of dance
Dance Legacy is a Pakenham-based dance studio offering expert tuition by experienced teachers for students aged 18 months to adult.
It offers classes for the...
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...
Helping young people to navigate life
A new online resource is guiding young people through important life skills.
Youth Minister Natalie Suleyman launched YouthNav in September.
“Young people have been involved in...
A holistic and collaborative approach
At St Therese’s Catholic Primary School the vision is simple: do all that you do with love.
The school aspires to provide a faith-filled, safe,...
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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...
