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 MoreSafeguarding vs. child protection
What is child safeguarding? All children, regardless of their age, gender, ability, race, or sexual orientation, have the right to be safe and feel safe. Organisations whose work impacts children and young people have a responsibility to ensure children and young people are protected from harm. This involves the active implementation of child safeguarding mechanisms …
Read MoreEvery act of love counts: a crucial message for families affected by trauma
‘Every act of love counts: a crucial message for families affected by trauma’ blog article was written by Hanif Reza Jaberipour, Senior Advisor, Parenting and Early Years Program at Australian Childhood Foundation. It is scientifically proven that young brains are highly sensitive to experience. But how can we communicate the wisdom behind this fact to …
Read MoreThe little details
‘The little details’ blog article was written by Matthew Harvey, Therapeutic Specialist at Australian Childhood Foundation. Oftentimes, when we are in need of help to make a difficult relationship easier, we turn to professionals, pick up a book or resource, or read a research article. While these all have their place, it is also important …
Read MoreThe first 1,000 days matter – for parents and children
‘The first 1,000 days matter – for parents and children’ blog article was written by Nina Moffat, Parenting and Early Years Consultant and Therapeutic Specialist at Australian Childhood Foundation. A parent is born from the time a baby is conceived, as a relationship begins to form between parents and child as they start to wonder …
Read MoreWishers
‘Wishers’ blog article was written by Chris Cussen, Lead of Product Development, Content Creation, and Projects for Therapeutic Services at Australian Childhood Foundation. What does this little seed head pictured in my son’s hands mean to you? If you ask anyone in my family, they are wish carriers, called Wishers. When I was growing up, kids …
Read MoreGuess Who came to therapy
‘Guess Who came to therapy’ blog article was written by Matthew Harvey and Sarah Carr, Therapeutic Specialists working in out-of-home care programs in Canberra at Australian Childhood Foundation. One of the greatest challenges in therapy is when you and the person you are working with somehow get ‘stuck’. Weeks can go by where you feel like …
Read MoreWhat happens inside our bodies when we feel things?
‘What happens inside our bodies when we feel things?’ blog article was written by Chris Cussen, Lead of Product Development, Content Creation, and Projects for Therapeutic Services at Australian Childhood Foundation. Do you know Dr. Seuss’s picture book, My Many Coloured Days? It is wonderful. He wrote the text for this story in 1973 with the language …
Read MoreThe Importance of Safeguarding in HR: National Principles for Child Safe Organisations – Principle 5
‘The Importance of Safeguarding in HR: National Principles for Child Safe Organisations – Principle 5’ blog article was written by Annette Gillespie, National Safeguarding Lead, Education and Safeguarding Services at Australian Childhood Foundation. Safeguarding within Human Resources (HR) and People and Culture systems is of critical importance, particularly when aligning with the National Principles for Child …
Read MoreSupporting the mental health of LGBTQIA+ children and young people
At Australian Childhood Foundation, we know how crucial it is to proactively support the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people who identify as LGBTQIA+. Social factors such as rejection, bullying, discrimination, and lack of support can severely impact their wellbeing, leading to issues like anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. So, what can …
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