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.
Keeping children at the heart of our work in family violence
‘Keeping children at the heart of our work in family violence’ blog article was written by Angela Weller, Lead – New Training and Resource Development at Australian Childhood Foundation. In recent weeks the Australian Federal, State and Territory governments released the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032. This plan contains …
Read MoreStaff reflections on 26 January
On this date, 26 January, we share reflections from our Aboriginal staff as they speak of the impact this day has on themselves, and on their communities. They are from the following communities: Wiradjuri, Wonnarua, Anawain, Bunjalung and Dunghutti. We acknowledge the trauma that First Nations people have experienced, and we will continue to listen, …
Read MoreLines of wonder
‘Lines of wonder’ blog article was written by Chris Cussen, Senior Advisor – Service Development and Projects at Australian Childhood Foundation. “Childhood has its own way of seeing, thinking, and feeling, and nothing is more foolish than to try to substitute ours for theirs.” -Rousseau As we walk around the city, we follow …
Read MoreInternational Learning with OurSPACE
‘International Learning with OurSPACE’ blog article was written by Stacey Dellow and Tayla Howard, Team Leaders Therapeutic Services in the OurSPACE NSW team, at Australian Childhood Foundation. OurSPACE NSW is an initiative of the Australian Childhood Foundation that provides specialist therapeutic trauma support for children and young people. Established in 2019, the program has demonstrated …
Read MoreThe Big Tree Folk on a Journey
‘The Big Tree Folk on a Journey’ blog article was written by Angela Weller, New Training and Resource Development Lead at Australian Childhood Foundation. We all embark on journeys in life to explore new places and meet new people. We play with and weave new stories of ourselves into these experiences. The Big Tree Folk …
Read MoreDealing with disruptive parents/carers in a parent group
‘Dealing with disruptive parents/carers in a parent group’ blog article was written by Chris Hutchinson from the Parenting and Early Years Team at Australian Childhood Foundation. Have you ever had a disruptive parent or carer in your parent group? The longer you are a facilitator the more chance you have of this occurring. Sometimes …
Read MoreWhat’s new in Child Safe Practice in Victoria
By Annette Gillespie, National Lead Safeguarding Children Services The Victorian Child Safe Standards were first introduced by the Commission for Children and Young People in Victoria with seven Standards in January 2016. A recent review of the Standards resulted in new Standards being added to strengthen child safe practice and align the Standards with …
Read MoreThe power of showing up as a parent
‘The power of showing up as a parent’ blog article was written by Nina Moffatt, Parenting and Early Years Consultant and Therapeutic Specialist at Australian Childhood Foundation. In the book ‘The Power of Showing Up’, Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson describe showing up as; to bring one’s whole being – your attention …
Read MoreMy healing began when I was safe enough to Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!
‘My healing began when I was safe enough to Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!’ blog article was written by Stacey Dellow, proud Wiradjuri and Wonnarua woman, and Team Leader within our NSW OurSPACE program. This year the NAIDOC theme “Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!” resonates with my journey as an Aboriginal social …
Read MoreDots with Feelings – a resource for feelings exploration
‘Dots with Feelings – a resource for feelings exploration’ blog article was written by Chris Cussen, Senior Advisor – Service Development and Projects Therapeutic Services at Australian Childhood Foundation. I have to be honest with you, today I am feeling and . My daughter is sitting in the other room as the lone family …
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