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.
Embracing Artificial Intelligence: Enhancing education for students and staff
‘Embracing Artificial Intelligence: Enhancing education for students and staff’ blog article was written by Karen Kipling, Manager – Accredited Training, and Jessica Carter, Lead – Knowledge Mobilisation, Education and Safeguarding Services at Australian Childhood Foundation with support from ChatGPT. With the recent public launch of ChatGPT, government, businesses and communities are grappling with the …
Read MoreInformed, aware and responsive: A systemic approach to trauma-informed learning in Tasmania
‘Informed, aware and responsive: A systemic approach to trauma-informed learning in Tasmania’ blog article was written by Celina Sargent, Project Coordinator, Education and Safeguarding Services at Australian Childhood Foundation. We all want children and young people to thrive – to feel safe, to learn, be engaged and connected with their world. However, we know that …
Read MoreSafeguarding children and young people today and tomorrow
‘Safeguarding children and young people today and tomorrow’ blog article was written by Jessica Carter, Knowledge Mobilisation Lead, Education and Safeguarding Services at Australian Childhood Foundation. Over the past 15 years, the Australian Childhood Foundation’s Safeguarding Services has partnered with over 300 organisations nationally and internationally to strengthen the capacity of institutions to keep children and young …
Read MoreWhen disruption is an understatement: children bereaved by domestic homicide
‘When disruption is an understatement: children bereaved by domestic homicide’ blog article was written by guest contributor, Professor Eva Alisic from the Child and Community Wellbeing unit at the University of Melbourne. Eva is a mental health clinician and conducts research with children, young people and families dealing with traumatic experiences. Recently we have finally …
Read MoreKeeping 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 MoreNew report reveals NSW out-of-home care system under enormous strain
‘New report reveals NSW out-of-home care system under enormous strain’ blog article was written by Australian Childhood Foundation. The NSW out-of-home care is in deep crisis, with some of the most vulnerable children and young people in state care not receiving enough support or stability from the system they rely on. A report released by …
Read MoreKimberley SPACE: A new approach to supporting children with diverse learning needs
‘Kimberley SPACE: a new approach to supporting children with diverse learning needs’ blog article was written by Jennifer Knoll, Senior Consultant, and Lyn Millet, Executive Manager, Education and Safeguarding Services team at Australian Childhood Foundation. Australian Childhood Foundation has a long history of working with educators across Australia to support trauma-responsive practice in schools …
Read MoreWhat is cultural safety?
‘What is cultural safety?’ blog article was written by Jacintha Condillac, Senior Consultant, Education and Safeguarding Services at Australian Childhood Foundation. “Cultural safety is the positive recognition and celebration of cultures. It is more than just the absence of racism or discrimination and more than ‘cultural awareness’ and ‘cultural sensitivity’. It empowers people and …
Read MoreWhy prevention matters
‘Why prevention matters’ blog article was written by Jessica Carter, Knowledge Mobilisation Lead, Education and Safeguarding Services at Australian Childhood Foundation. Child sexual abuse is one of the most significant yet invisible public health issues we face – affecting children, young people, families and communities at all stages of life. The World Health Organisation has …
Read MoreParticipation Series: Making feedback meaningful
‘Making feedback meaningful’ blog article was written by Jess Carter, Lead – Knowledge Mobilisation, Education and Safeguarding Services at Australian Childhood Foundation as part of our Participation Series. We know how important it is to uphold the rights of all children and young people to participate in decisions that affect them. As professionals working …
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