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.
Vulnerable and capable, at the same time
‘Vulnerable and Capable, at the same time’ blog article was written by Lauren Thomas, Director of the International Childhood Trauma Conference and Senior Project Lead of Child and Youth Participation and Engagement at the Australian Childhood Foundation. There is a problem facing workers trying to facilitate Children’s and Youth Participation in statutory spaces. The problem …
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 MoreEstablishing safe relationships with young people who have experienced trauma
‘Establishing safe relationships with young people who have experienced trauma’ blog article was written by Emily Ings, Therapeutic Specialist, Out of Home Care at Australian Childhood Foundation. I was new to the world of being a Therapeutic Specialist and was allocated to work with a grandmother who was the carer of two brothers, one 12 …
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 …
Read MoreEvaluating the BUGK parenting program: second time around
‘Evaluating the BUGK program: second time around’ blog article was written by Hanif Reza Jaberipour, Acting Program Manager, Parenting and Early Years Program at Australian Childhood Foundation. In 2005, Australian Childhood Foundation developed an evaluated group work program with a focus on the parent-child relationship called Great Kids. In 2010, this work evolved into what …
Read MoreBreaking the cycle: Addressing the impacts of gender-based violence on Australian children and young people
‘Breaking the cycle: Addressing the impacts of gender-based violence on Australian children and young people’ blog article was written by Cait Wilding, Team Leader at Australian Childhood Foundation. If you, or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 000. For confidential support regarding family violence, call 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732). To report concerns relating …
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