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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...
Take action on asthma
Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics are calling on people with asthma to make sure their asthma action plans are up to date.
One in nine Victorians...
Sugary drink ban calls
Sugary drinks are causing poor oral hygiene in Australian kids, dentists say.
The Australian Dental Association (ADA) and Australian Medical Association (AMA) are joining forces...
Walking through a Songline opens at Pakenham
A dramatic digital experience based on a component of the National Museum of Australia’s internationally acclaimed exhibition Songlines: Tracking the Seven Sisters will open...
Family day care’s personal approach
Family day care offers early education and care services from the homes of qualified educators while adhering to the same accreditation and quality standards...
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Switching suburbs
Moving house is a daunting prospect at the best of times, but throw kids in the mix and you’re in nightmare territory.
So how do...
