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 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 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 MoreWhat really is therapy?
‘What really is therapy?’ blog article was written by Denika French, former Therapeutic Specialist at Australian Childhood Foundation. As a former Therapeutic Specialist at Australian Childhood Foundation and now a children’s counsellor, I am commonly asked, “What really is therapy?”. Truthfully, after six games of UNO and two rounds of around the world on the basketball court, I can begin to …
Read MoreRethinking using the word resilient for children who have experienced trauma
‘Rethinking using the word resilient for children who have experienced trauma’ blog article was written by Sue Buratti, General Manager, Therapeutic Services at Australian Childhood Foundation. In a ‘trauma-informed’ world where we are more advanced than ever in understanding the best approaches to supporting trauma healing, it is alarming that we continue to characterise children …
Read MoreVulnerable and capable, at the same time
‘Vulnerable and Capable, at the same time’ blog article was written by Lauren Thomas, Director of the International Childhood Trauma Conference and Senior Project Lead of Child and Youth Participation and Engagement at the Australian Childhood Foundation. There is a problem facing workers trying to facilitate Children’s and Youth Participation in statutory spaces. The problem …
Read MoreChampioning organisational cultures of safeguarding
‘Championing organisational cultures of safeguarding’ blog article was written by Jacintha Condillac, Senior Consultant, Education and Safeguarding Services at Australian Childhood Foundation. The National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, new state legislation including new practice standard frameworks such as the Tasmanian Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework, the revised Victorian Child Safe Standards and the implementation of …
Read MoreAlways Was and Always Will Be
Australian Childhood Foundation supports the need for meaningful change and believes that such change is long overdue. The ongoing over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and adults in our child protection and justice systems has not changed despite many inquiries, reviews and commitments over many years to address these issues. We cannot claim …
Read MoreSupporting the Voice to Parliament
In a few short weeks, we will see the country vote in a referendum on the Voice to Parliament, a long overdue change, and one that we at the Foundation support. The Foundation recognises that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples formed the first sovereign nations in this country we now call Australia and acknowledge …
Read MoreChild abuse numbers demand our attention
‘Child abuse numbers demand our attention’ blog article was written by Dr Joe Tucci, CEO of Australian Childhood Foundation. Numbers can often reveal powerful truths that demand attention. In the Saturday Age on 17 June, 2023, there were four different stories about child sexual abuse. All in one day in one newspaper. The AFL was …
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