There are deeply concerning social trends playing out in our schools that Australian schools aren’t adequately equipped to deal with. The time is long overdue for actions that will build a whole-of-government response to solve these issues.
The United Nations predicts 340 million women and girls will be living in extreme poverty by 2030, but we can change this.
Victoria is set to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 12 this year, but questions remain as to what responses should be implemented to improve outcomes for young offenders and the community.
What legal sanctions might be applicable now that Victoria Police has reopened its investigation into Melbourne’s Adass Israel School board and the alleged role it played in assisting former principal and convicted paedophile Malka Leifer to flee Australia?
Local councils are the best level of government to protect sports-playing children from pervasive and harmful abuse, harassment, and discrimination.
Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for the whole family. Here are some tips to try if your child struggles with poor sleep.
We need not just an acknowledgement of children as victim-survivors in their own right, but a commitment to boost resourcing of child-centred recovery support.
New research reveals that more than half of all Australians have experienced technology-facilitated abuse.
The school environment plays a critical role in our children’s sense of belonging – leaders and policymakers need to create ways to prioritise it.
Researchers estimate about half of the adults who end up in prison are parents, but what happens to their children?
Biometrics technology offers to cut the Gordian knot of passwords, usernames, PIN and QR codes, as well as passports and vaccine cards – but at what cost?
Hard and fast lockdowns might seem harsh, but they’re a luxury many nations don’t have, and with large unvaccinated populations, the implications are potentially catastrophic. Just ask Indonesia.
The Malka Leifer sexual abuse case galvanised Australia’s Jewry, but what have been the implications for child safety standards within Jewish organisations in Australia and Israel?
With students set to return to school, we need to understand that social outcomes are equally as important as a focus on numeracy and literacy skills.
Children’s invisibility in domestic and family violence responses must be addressed as part of the COVID-19 recovery phase.
A UNICEF report paints a bleak picture of Australian children's mental health, happiness and life satisfaction.
More women are turning to online or telephone support for family violence during the second COVID-19 lockdown, while more men are also seeking help for abusive behaviour.
The Malaysian death penalty legal framework falls short of the fair trial standards enshrined both domestically and internationally.
Footy returns this week, and with it will come an avalanche of alcohol advertising, with little protection for children.
The COVID-19 crisis further reinforces the urgent need to repatriate children of foreign fighters from conflict-ridden regions.
In developing and conflict-affected countries, support systems for children’s protection in times of the pandemic risk being overlooked.
It’s important for children to stay in touch with their friends during lockdown, and parents can support them by enabling virtual playdates.
Grave human rights concerns are held for children globally as the coronavirus crisis continues to unfold.
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a devastating effect on Australia's screen industry, but also offers a chance to finally address some of its longstanding issues of diversity and inclusion.
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