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.
Child 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 MoreNational Sorry Day 2023
Today we mark National Sorry Day. In recognising this day of reflection, mourning, and healing, we share the voices of several Aboriginal Staff from Australian Childhood Foundation. This blog acknowledges their perspectives on the structural violence and intergenerational harms that continue to impact upon child and families across this land. Today, as an organisation we …
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 MoreOn the road again
‘On the road again’ blog article was written by Jennifer Gay, Team Leader, Therapeutic Services Victoria at Australian Childhood Foundation. Like many of you, our lives have been impacted over the last few years by the COVID-19 global pandemic. It has affected many aspects including how we work and socialise with people. For many of …
Read MoreWhy trauma responsive teachers are so important
‘Why trauma responsive teachers are so important’ blog article was written by Jess Carter, Lead – Knowledge Mobilisation Education and Safeguarding Services, interviewing Carolyn Grace, Senior Consultant, at Australian Childhood Foundation. Children and young people affected by trauma are often unable to learn effectively. These children are sometimes labelled as disruptive or poor learners …
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 More7 Reasons why you can’t miss our International Childhood Trauma Conference 2022
This ‘7 Reasons why you can’t miss our International Childhood Trauma Conference 2022’ blog article was written by Jessica Speck, Marketing and Communications Coordinator at Australian Childhood Foundation. The fourth biennial International Childhood Trauma Conference, 31 July – 5 August 2022 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, is fast approaching. We can …
Read MoreSupporting the Upper Murray Community through the new ChildSPACE Program
‘Supporting the Upper Murray Community through the new ChildSPACE Program’ blog article was written by Nicole Balfour, Program Manager in the ChildSPACE team and Kellie Noordam, Senior Advisor in the ChildSPACE team, at Australian Childhood Foundation. In 2022 we officially welcomed families and children to the new ChildSPACE building at 24 Jardine Street in …
Read MoreReading as a mindful activity
This ‘Reading as a mindful activity’ blog article was written by Pat Jewell, Program Manager in the Parenting and Early Years team, at Australian Childhood Foundation. I have always enjoyed reading and as a child was often found with my head in a book. I read for pleasure, as a form of escape and …
Read MorePost pandemic kindness
This ‘Post pandemic kindness’ blog article was written by Pat Jewell, Program Manager in the Parenting and Early Years team, at Australian Childhood Foundation. For most people across the world Covid-19 provided an opportunity to concentrate and focus on what is really important to us. As our world shrunk we had the opportunity to …
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