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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.
February 9, 2017

Preventable Violence – Is engaging fathers the solution to creating a safer society? Part 2

Author and Therapist, Timothy O'Leary continues his series looking into the psyche of men who use violence, to reveal how engaging fathers can help to create a safer society. 

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February 7, 2017

Preventable Violence – Is engaging fathers the solution to creating a safer society?

Author and Therapist, Timothy O'Leary delves into the psyche of men who use violence, to reveal how engaging fathers can help to create a safer society.

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January 12, 2017

The Nature and Nurture of Parenting

How do we learn to be parents? Is it nature? Is it nurture? Jeanette Miller considers two different approaches and reflects on what parents who have themselves experienced trauma might need.

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January 9, 2017

“I will die without my music”

Young people love their music. It is a well- researched and documented phenomenon.  Here, music therapist, adolescent specialist and guest blogger Carmen Cheong-Clinch explores the relationships between young people, their music and mental health care.

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December 19, 2016

Evolution of ACF’s Therapeutic Services in Tasmania

As the Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF) celebrates its 30th birthday in 2016, we have been reflecting on our journey in Tasmania.  Child Trauma Service Tasmania’s Manager, Sonya Pringle Jones highlights some of the turns and steps in the journey so far.

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December 15, 2016

The impact of trauma on sibling relationships

A growing body of literature supports the critical role of siblings in helping children and young people in OoHC maintain a sense of continuity with family.  Here, Noel MacNamara explores the literature and the gaps within it, highlighting how trauma damages the capacity for children and young people to benefit from relationships with adults, and from the growth of healthy sibling connections.

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December 8, 2016

Shame Matters

What is shame? Why is it present in so many therapists sessions?  How should clinicians approach it?  These questions and more are tackled by Suzette Misrachi in 'Shame Matters'.

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December 5, 2016

Permanency and Stability in Out of Home Care

We recently had the opportunity to submit to the Victorian Enquiry into the Implementation of the Children, Youth and Families Amendments (Permanent Care and Other Matters) ACT 2014 (Permanency Amendment Inquiry). In the submission, we highlighted our experience working with children placed in Out of Home Care in Victoria, as well as our strongly held belief that permanence promotes stability. 

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December 2, 2016

Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport

What needs to be addressed to make Australian sport safer for children and young people?  Monique Blom shares about how the Safeguarding Children Program are now working with the Australian Sports Commission,  aiming to review, analyse and commence next steps for implementing a safeguarding approach to children and young people, based on the endorsed standards of the ACF Safeguarding Children Program.

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November 30, 2016

How much?! New study reveals the cost of maltreatment in Australia

A new study published last week has released updated estimates on the lifetime costs of child maltreatment in Australia and the results are distressing.

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