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.
A new positive parenting support app for vulnerable mums
Many mothers rely on google and other ‘mummy blogs’ for answers to the many questions that arise. The answers are varied, layered with criticisms, shaming and judgement. But a new app designed by The Babes Project, is working to ensure that every new mother should be empowered to thrive.
Read MoreThe 2018 ARACY Report Card: the wellbeing of Australian children and young people
The 2018 ARACY Report Card released last week highlights issues affecting children and young people in Australia. Using the latest data available from a range of sources, it shows how Australia is tracking at both the national level and for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population
Read MoreTechnique vs Practice
We are commonly asked just how effective mindful practices can be in those moments when they are most needed. Highly emotional moments between adults and children are precisely the moments when parents/educators need to be mindful and to prevent ‘flipping their lid’.
Read MoreFour important considerations when running a group with parents
When thinking about facilitating a group for parents, there is much to consider. In this blog article we discuss the four important considerations when running a group with parents.
Read MoreToddlers and Teens
What is it about toddlers and teens, that so many parents find difficult…and do the two groups have anything in common?
Read MoreWho should report what? A guide to Reportable Conduct Schemes in Australia
Produced by the Safeguarding Children Program, this blog contains an up-to-date summary of the various reportable conduct schemes in Australia, highlighting the differences in the management of the reporting and assessment processes.
Read MoreIntroducing School Services Program Part 1
In late 2016, The Australian Childhood Foundation introduced a new program to its organisational structure – the Schools Services Program. The SSP was established as a result of the growing demand within the Education sector: individual schools, regional areas and at a departmental level to become Trauma Sensitive environments.
Read MoreIntroducing the School Services Program Part 2
This article was authored by Deborah McKenzie, Program Manager, School Services Program, at the Australian Childhood Foundation. In my recent reading of Bessel van der Kolk’s most current book titled, “The Body Keeps Score”, I was thrilled to note that he has made reference to the importance of schools and the role of Educators in …
Read MoreReview: The Neurobiology of Attachment Based Therapy
For children to have to go from having to develop a mistrusting brain, and make the journey from mistrust to trust is not a no-brainer – it’s a real brainer. They really need to make some changes in their trajectory….. This book is an attempt to try to apply the knowledge about brain development and brain change and look at the process of change and attachment focused therapy’ - Jon Baylin In conversation with Dan Hughes and Janise Mitchell at the ACF conference 2016.
Read MoreNew Book Gives Aboriginal Kids a Voice… “The Life of Tree”
A new book released last week looks to be a promising resource for those of us working with Aboriginal children.
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