Resources for parents – Clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller has created three useful resources for parents about various aspects of neurodiversity in children. Students with ADHD, Students with anxiety, Students and procrastination
Parents are the first and most important educators of their children in relation to values and relationships. They are also uniquely placed to provide sexuality
This opinion article from teacher and parent Jacqui Wan was published in the Age and Sydney Morning Herald in May 2023. We think it will
This information on parental obligations regarding minors and alcohol has been supplied to us by Liquor Control Victoria. Teenagers who abuse alcohol can experience issues
The issue of school refusal, also referred to as “school can’t”, has been in the media in early 2023: The Age published a comprehensive article on 2 February,
Parents Victoria has made a submission to an inquiry on ‘school refusal’, held by the Senate Standing Committee on Education and Employment in 2022/23. Our
These 2 short videos introduce the Mental Health in Primary Schools program – an important initiative from the Education Department, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and
We know that some families are struggling to meet the costs of their children’s education. The Education Department has a useful list of support services
What does “wellbeing” mean, especially in reference to children and young people? The Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY) has produced What’s in
We’re seeing an epidemic in the uptake of e-cigarette use (“vaping”) by children, which is deeply concerning. Vaping is not harmless;
Resources for parents – Clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller has created three useful resources for parents about various aspects of neurodiversity in children. Students with ADHD, Students with anxiety, Students and procrastination
Parents are the first and most important educators of their children in relation to values and relationships. They are also uniquely placed to provide sexuality education in a way that responds to their child’s changing
This opinion article from teacher and parent Jacqui Wan was published in the Age and Sydney Morning Herald in May 2023. We think it will be very thought-provoking for parents. Calling all parents: Let’s opt
This information on parental obligations regarding minors and alcohol has been supplied to us by Liquor Control Victoria. Teenagers who abuse alcohol can experience issues with brain development, affecting areas associated with attention, memory and
The issue of school refusal, also referred to as “school can’t”, has been in the media in early 2023: The Age published a comprehensive article on 2 February, exploring the prevalence and impacts of the problem. Shadow Education
Parents Victoria has made a submission to an inquiry on ‘school refusal’, held by the Senate Standing Committee on Education and Employment in 2022/23. Our submission covers: The importance of recognising the central role of
These 2 short videos introduce the Mental Health in Primary Schools program – an important initiative from the Education Department, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and the University of Melbourne. Developed by paediatricians, educators, psychologists, researchers,
We know that some families are struggling to meet the costs of their children’s education. The Education Department has a useful list of support services available to help with schooling costs on its website. The
What does “wellbeing” mean, especially in reference to children and young people? The Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY) has produced What’s in the Nest? to answer this question. ARACY introduces the booklet
We’re seeing an epidemic in the uptake of e-cigarette use (“vaping”) by children, which is deeply concerning. Vaping is not harmless;
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