Health
New scholarship aims to empower students living with disability
“Supporting students to go to a university like Flinders is important to the Dylan Alcott Foundation, so that we can break down barriers and misconceptions, and enable equal opportunities to…
Parent support to help children move from surviving to thriving
The first free virtual titled From Surviving to Thriving: Moments that Matter…
Exercise scientist explores where grass is greener
“I really like the use of technology in sport and how that…
Concussion education helps make kids’ sport a safe place
It's important to note that C=children and adolescents may take longer to…
What is pathological demand avoidance – and how is it different to ‘acting out’?
PDA is not currently listed in the two diagnostic manuals used in…
How AI advances and education can help improve aged care efficiencies
“The efficiency it will bring to addressing the challenges associated with resource…
Need for better mental health education underpins call for award nominations
"Recent events have heightened concerns, especially among those with mental health issues.…
Home economics education is key ingredient in a rich menu of career options
Aspiring and experienced teachers have flocked to the kitchens at CQUniversity Rockhampton,…
What’s the difference between ADD and ADHD?
ADHD diagnoses continue to rise among children and adults. And while ADHD…
Research suggests eating an unhealthy breakfast could have a similar effect on your child’s school day as having nothing at all
Breakfast of champions? Uh, no.
Demand for new youth anti-vaping program surges as Parliament considers world-leading vaping reforms
The Matilda Centre OurFutures vaping program is the first rigorously developed online…
Regional schools dive into swimming safety and success
Teacher Penny Healey, who works at two small schools near Lithgow, has…
School canteens and tuck shops play key role in boosting kids’ healthy food intake
“By offering a diverse range of nutritious options, school tuckshops serve as vital…
After a second knife attack in Sydney, how can parents talk to their kids and help them feel safe?
Talking about events helps children understand what happened and gives us a…
Parents stage snap protest to call for asbestos removal in classrooms
The discovery that the dust was asbestos only came after an alert…
Medical students and researchers heading to regional communities
“Increasing local research capacity and aligned supervisory skills and experience in our…
Speech pathology students soaring through placement with Flying Doctors
Dr Melanie Trivett is the Primary Health Care General Manager for RFDS…
‘Watch the ball!’: here’s why some sideline remarks are probably less helpful to your kids than you think
A 2024 Australian pilot study surveyed 67 teenagers who play team sports…
Improved education around sextortion could help raise awareness and save lives
Sexual extortion or ‘sextortion’ is a form of blackmail, when someone threatens…
