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.
Important information before Parliament now – Child Safe Standards and your organisation
The Victorian State Government has recently introduced into the Parliament The Child Wellbeing and Safety Amendment (Oversight and Enforcement of Child Safe Standards) Bill 2016. What do you need to know?
Read MoreHow trauma hijacks learning – A memo from a four year old
How might a four year old describe the impact of trauma on their ability to learn? In today's blog entry Jeanette Miller, Consultant in the Parenting and Early Learning Program at the Australian Childhood Foundation explores the topic, informed by our understanding of neurobiology and developmental trauma.
Read MoreThink before you post! Reducing the risk when posting pics of kids online.
Many children under the age of nine were born with a digital footprint in existence before they even left the womb. These children inherit their digital profiles as a work in progress from a parent - who may or may not understand the dangers and vulnerabilities that such a profile can create. Here, Australian cyber security expert Susan McLean shares her cautions and recommendations with those who work with children and families.
Read MoreStress, Trauma and Resilience – are they connected?
Are stress and trauma the same? Are they different? Can we be resilient to Trauma? In today's blog entry, Marina Dickson explores these topics and the relationship between them.
Read MoreThe Enchanted Forest: A Magical Place of Healing for Young People in Residential Care
For young people in residential care, forming safe and trusting relationships can be very challenging. Trauma disrupts their ability to regulate, forming barriers to connection. Here, Therapeutic Specialist Anna Fasolo shares one solution recently engaged to support young people in a therapeutic residential care placement.
Read MoreLooking forward – a commitment to better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people.
An exploration of the 6 principles the Australian Childhood Foundation has committed to in support of better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people.
Read MoreChanges to NSW Child Protection Legislation
On 2 November 2015, The NSW Government introduced reforms to strengthen the protection of children, particularly in situations where they are not in the care of their parents or families. These changes have been made under the Child Protection Legislation Amendment Act 2015 and affect all employers and organisations providing child-related services with roles that require a Working With Children Check (WWCC) clearance. A summary of the changes, as provided by the NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian can be found in this blog entry.
Read MoreDon Dale : Beyond Anger
Reflecting on 'Australia's Shame' and the outrage that has followed the airing of the Four Corners episode, Lauren Thomas considers what we as a group of professionals working with vulnerable children can do.
Read MoreWhere is Article 12?
Knowledge in the field of neurobiology has dramatically changed therapeutic work with trauma. But does this focus also contribute to a bio-medical model of work that can lead to a breach in children's rights? Where children’s trauma is more likely to be managed medically rather than in an engaged manner with their ability to share their own experience and have input into therapeutic process? Here Mary Jo McVeigh considers the place of human rights in the trauma therapeutic discourse.
Read MoreSchool Bullying Trauma – An Overview
Although most schools try to reduce bullying, one in five children still experience bullying. Omitted from the DSM V, school bullying can cause biopsychosocial injuries, loss of identity and social connections together with a potential for suicidal behaviours, and is a major childhood challenge writes guest blogger, Evelyn Fields OAM.
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