Prosody Blog
Prosody is the pitch and tone of the human voice. It is the very essence of connection. Our blog hosts articles and stories dedicated to innovation, research and practice with children and young people.
How to listen to children and young people in organisations
Empowering children and young people to be active, vocal and confident participants in organisations is essential if those organisations are to become genuinely ‘child safe’. It is critical that organisations invest in seeking and understanding children’s views about safety and who they trust to communicate key messages to them. Policies are important, and leadership is …
Read MoreSafeguarding vs. child protection
What is child safeguarding? All children, regardless of their age, gender, ability, race, or sexual orientation, have the right to be safe and feel safe. Organisations whose work impacts children and young people have a responsibility to ensure children and young people are protected from harm. This involves the active implementation of child safeguarding mechanisms …
Read MoreA wake-up call for Australian early education: the need for comprehensive reform
‘A wake-up call for Australian early education: the need for comprehensive reform’ blog article was written by Hanif Reza Jaberipour, Senior Advisor, Parenting and Early Years Program at Australian Childhood Foundation. Ten years ago, when I came to Australia as an early childhood educator, I had an idealised vision of the Australian early childhood education …
Read MoreMusical Opportunities: Supporting Children with Trauma
‘Musical Opportunities: Supporting Children with Trauma’ blog article was written by Nina Moffatt, Senior Consultant, Parenting and Early Years Program at Australian Childhood Foundation. Music has long been a part of human history, and similarly to genetics, language and culture, music and songs are often passed down from one generation to the next. Our parents …
Read MoreEnding child exploitation – how businesses can lead the change
At On Us: Australian Business Coalition for Safeguarding Children, we firmly believe that when businesses come together, they have the power to create environments where children and young people are safe and protected. That’s why we hosted an exclusive On Us Masterclass with human rights specialist Julie McBride from Tony’s Chocolonely, a global authority on …
Read MoreThe art of presence: the moment-by-moment journey into mindfulness
‘The art of presence: the moment-by-moment journey into mindfulness’ blog article was written by Jo Newbold, Senior Consultant, Parenting and Early Years Program at Australian Childhood Foundation. With the ever-increasing demands of life, we are constantly being pushed and pulled in many directions. A full life, enriched with multiple experiences, can be a blessing. In …
Read MoreFamily soup
‘Family soup’ blog article was written by Pat Jewell, Program Manager, Parenting and Early Years Program at Australian Childhood Foundation. In a Bringing Up Great Kids parent group, one father shared his idea that being in a family is like being part of a family soup, where each will have its own ingredients that make …
Read MoreLiving is learning and children learn through living
‘Living is learning and children learn through living’ blog article was written by Chris Hutchinson, Senior Consultant, Parenting and Early Years Program at Australian Childhood Foundation. The first years of life are the foundation for all later growth, development and learning. The most important early learning happens through day-to-day life experiences. Every experience counts! Babies …
Read MoreA Fresh Start: reflecting on our first year as a foster care provider
‘A Fresh Start: reflecting on our first year as a foster care provider’ blog article was written by Shaun Chandran, General Manager, Therapeutic Services at Australian Childhood Foundation. As we approach our first anniversary as a foster care provider, we find ourselves reflecting on an incredible year marked by growth, learning and new beginnings. …
Read MoreEvery act of love counts: a crucial message for families affected by trauma
‘Every act of love counts: a crucial message for families affected by trauma’ blog article was written by Hanif Reza Jaberipour, Senior Advisor, Parenting and Early Years Program at Australian Childhood Foundation. It is scientifically proven that young brains are highly sensitive to experience. But how can we communicate the wisdom behind this fact to …
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