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.
Navigating the duality of lived experience and professional roles
‘Navigating the duality of lived experience and professional roles’ blog article was written by Sue Buratti, Program Manager, Therapeutic Services at Australian Childhood Foundation. Navigating the duality of lived experience and professional roles when supporting vulnerable children is complex and largely unacknowledged. As we care for children who have experienced complex trauma, the invisibility of support and …
Read MoreSupporting a child who has experienced sexual abuse
‘Supporting a child who has experienced sexual abuse’ blog article was written by Jaimee Stacey, Initial Response Practitioner, Child Trauma Service at Australian Childhood Foundation. It can take an enormous amount of courage and vulnerability for a child or young person to disclose that they have been sexually abused. Often, it can take some time before …
Read MoreHealthy and happy childhoods make for the best futures
‘Healthy and happy childhoods make for the best futures’ blog article was written by Chris Hutchinson, Senior Consultant, from the Parenting and Early Years team at Australian Childhood Foundation. “One hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, how big my house was or what kind of car I drove, …
Read MoreA new metaphor to explain malleability of the brain and neuronal connections
‘A new metaphor to explain malleability of the brain and neuronal connections’ blog article was written by Hanif Jaberipour, Acting Program Manager, Parenting and Early Years Program at Australian Childhood Foundation. During the first session of a recent online Bringing Up Great Kids (BUGK) parent group, after explaining the concept of neuronal connections and conducting …
Read MoreTrauma-informed schools: the essential role of families
‘Trauma-informed schools: the essential role of families’ blog article was written by Celina Sargent, Project Coordinator, Education and Safeguarding Services at Australian Childhood Foundation. Across Australia, more schools are working hard to create the culture, policies and practices that are needed to support trauma-informed practice. But there is more to be done. If you’re a …
Read MoreLeading the Ted Lasso way
‘Leading the Ted Lasso way’ blog article was written by Jennifer Gay, Team Leader, Therapeutic Services at Australian Childhood Foundation. Have you ever watched an episode of the hit television show, Ted Lasso? Maybe you’re a fan like me, or maybe you’re wondering why we’re talking about it in a professional blog. In my leadership …
Read MoreReflections on Stepping Up, a new harmful sexual behaviour group for young people
‘Reflections on Stepping Up, a new harmful sexual behaviour group for young people’ blog article was written by Kim Mackay, Team Leader, Child Trauma Service and Tina Icaro, Senior Child and Family Counsellor at Australian Childhood Foundation. Harmful sexual behaviour (HSB) is a complex area, with a growing number of practitioners and researchers identifying that …
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 …
Read MorePride month: Challenges for LGBTQI+ children and young people in care
‘Pride month: Challenges for LGBTQI+ children and young people in care’ blog article was written by Tayla Howard (she/her), Team Leader of Therapeutic Services and OurSPACE NSW at Australian Childhood Foundation. June is recognised as Pride Month, a time of celebration and commemoration of the LGBTQI+ community. Pride originated because of the Stonewall riots in …
Read MoreLittle inspirations that sustain us
‘Little inspirations that sustain us’ blog article was written by Chris Cussen, Lead – Product Development, Content Creation, and Projects in the Therapeutic Services team at Australian Childhood Foundation. I like to collect quotes and write them on post-it notes that I stick to the bottom edge of my work computer screen. I find glancing at …
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