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.
Navigating the duality of lived experience and professional roles
‘Navigating the duality of lived experience and professional roles’ blog article was written by Sue Buratti, Program Manager, Therapeutic Services at Australian Childhood Foundation. Navigating the duality of lived experience and professional roles when supporting vulnerable children is complex and largely unacknowledged. As we care for children who have experienced complex trauma, the invisibility of support and …
Read MoreSupporting a child who has experienced sexual abuse
‘Supporting a child who has experienced sexual abuse’ blog article was written by Jaimee Stacey, Initial Response Practitioner, Child Trauma Service at Australian Childhood Foundation. It can take an enormous amount of courage and vulnerability for a child or young person to disclose that they have been sexually abused. Often, it can take some time before …
Read MoreHearts in Nature Project
‘Hearts in Nature Project’ blog article was written by Sharon Duthie, Team Leader of Child Trauma Services (Metro) at Australian Childhood Foundation. Did you know there are hearts everywhere in nature if you look closely enough? The Hearts in Nature project, initiated by the Foundation’s Child Trauma Service staff based in Mitcham, is a small …
Read MoreHealthy and happy childhoods make for the best futures
‘Healthy and happy childhoods make for the best futures’ blog article was written by Chris Hutchinson, Senior Consultant, from the Parenting and Early Years team at Australian Childhood Foundation. “One hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, how big my house was or what kind of car I drove, …
Read MoreA new metaphor to explain malleability of the brain and neuronal connections
‘A new metaphor to explain malleability of the brain and neuronal connections’ blog article was written by Hanif Jaberipour, Acting Program Manager, Parenting and Early Years Program at Australian Childhood Foundation. During the first session of a recent online Bringing Up Great Kids (BUGK) parent group, after explaining the concept of neuronal connections and conducting …
Read MoreSupporting the Voice to Parliament
In a few short weeks, we will see the country vote in a referendum on the Voice to Parliament, a long overdue change, and one that we at the Foundation support. The Foundation recognises that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples formed the first sovereign nations in this country we now call Australia and acknowledge …
Read MoreMy Favourite Story to Use with Young People in Counselling
‘My Favourite Story to Use with Young People in Counselling’ blog article was written by Chris Cussen, Lead – Product Development, Content Creation, and Projects in the Therapeutic Services team at Australian Childhood Foundation. There is a storybook that has been my favourite to use with young people in counselling over the years. It validates that life …
Read MoreTrauma-informed schools: the essential role of families
‘Trauma-informed schools: the essential role of families’ blog article was written by Celina Sargent, Project Coordinator, Education and Safeguarding Services at Australian Childhood Foundation. Across Australia, more schools are working hard to create the culture, policies and practices that are needed to support trauma-informed practice. But there is more to be done. If you’re a …
Read MoreLeading the Ted Lasso way
‘Leading the Ted Lasso way’ blog article was written by Jennifer Gay, Team Leader, Therapeutic Services at Australian Childhood Foundation. Have you ever watched an episode of the hit television show, Ted Lasso? Maybe you’re a fan like me, or maybe you’re wondering why we’re talking about it in a professional blog. In my leadership …
Read MoreReflections on Stepping Up, a new harmful sexual behaviour group for young people
‘Reflections on Stepping Up, a new harmful sexual behaviour group for young people’ blog article was written by Kim Mackay, Team Leader, Child Trauma Service and Tina Icaro, Senior Child and Family Counsellor at Australian Childhood Foundation. Harmful sexual behaviour (HSB) is a complex area, with a growing number of practitioners and researchers identifying that …
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