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Using ‘neurodivergent’ as a catch-all term is problematic – here’s why
Minns Government accused of attack on civil liberties via stealth
Health Minister Butler Awarded As Smoking Rates Decline
Managing Screen Time During School Holidays
More Than Half Of Australians Say Scams Are Becoming Harder To Spot
Premier moves in wrong direction on organised crime and youth justice and civil liberties
NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY CALLS ON MINNS GOVERNMENT TO RAISE CURTAIN, FUND MARIAN STREET ARTS CENTRE
Next Victorian Government urged to cover medicine costs for children in out-of-home care
Child Protection Week Operation Results in Multiple Arrests and Charges
WA’s first children’s hospice reaches practical completion
New Funding For Crisis Housing
Screentime limits in all public schools to lift our game in the classroom
Young leaders, advocates and artists recognised at 2026 WA Youth Awards
National Week Of Action Puts Child Safety First
Centre for Children & Young People co-scientific lead for international child abuse and neglect congress
National Child Protection Week
New Child Health Centre and carpark open at Whangārei Hospital
Parliament fails next generation of Tasmanians as gun reforms pass without firearm cap
Government’s Digital Duty of Care a welcome step, but children must help shape what comes next, Foundation says
Sacred Heart Advocacy Forum hears how society can make our communities safer for people without a home
Public exhibition period opens for draft Youth Strategy 2027-2030
Taliban policies denying Afghan children a future, warns UN expert
Increased state surveillance, more kids in prison not solution to organised crime
Child Protection Reforms Delivering Immediate Impact
Proposed laws would let you opt out of social media algorithms. An expert explains
Delivering Stronger Laws To Keep Tasmanians Safe
Council reinforces commitment to child safety this National Child Protection Week
Shellharbour families call for youth spaces, mental health support and affordable activities
Grants To Apply For Now In South Australia
Shifting Conversation Into Action
Finalists Announced For 2026 WA Education Awards
Empowering schools to boost student health and wellbeing
Not eligible for NDIS, too old for Thriving Kids. What supports should these young people get?
NDIS participation cuts undermine Government’s $200m push for inclusive communities
Ministers, NDIS reform must be matched by action on psychosocial supports
NSW Marks Foster Care Week With Landmark Reform
NSW Foster and Kinship Care Week: Australians ruling themselves out of foster care
Greens urge Government to move quickly and pass serious algorithm regulation with a strong Opt-in system that protects all users
The Y Ryde Community Sports Centre celebrates 15 years of community impact
$40 million budget funding boost for Staying Home Leaving Violence program
Perceptions and policies around homelessness and community safety
Mandatory minimum sentences for children and adults will make Queensland less safe
Disability representative program extended for two years
International specialists unite for 11th Youth, Technology and Virtual Communities Conference
Internet-based treatment shows promise as a treatment for young people with depression
Supporting Child Safety Initiatives
New Reforms Backing Queensland Foster Carers
Second chance for WA kids to unlock the world of arts and culture