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Meet the Speaker: Emeritus Professor Russell Meares
In this week’s meet the speaker series – the third so far – we learn more about one of our Australian Child Trauma Conference Presenters; Emeritus Professor Rusell Meares and the concept of ‘Analogical Connectedness’. What was a pivotal experience (the “spark”) that started you off in your research and/or practice? Multiple “sparks,” arising in …
Read MoreChanges and Developments in Safeguarding Children
The past two years have seen many developments in the Safeguarding Program. We thought we'd take the opportunity to bring you all up to date.
Read MoreHow a Sensory Bear Helped a Little Girl to Find Her Voice
Mary-Ann Delaney shares how, in her work as a Senior Counsellor in the Child Trauma Service, the use of sensory toys helped one young client with her trauma.
Read MoreResource Highlight – The 3D Brain
Several years ago, when I first started working at the Foundation, our CEO Joe Tucci recommended I check out an app that I still use to this day.
Read MoreCorporate Partnerships – What are they really about?
As a not-for-profit organisation working with and for our community, connections and support are vital to us; they are the lifeblood of our existence. In fact, for us at the Foundation in particular, there is an interesting echo of our work with children in what we also seek to create for ourselves as an organisation.
Read MoreMeet the Speaker: Stephen Porges
At what age did Dr Stephen Porges become interested in non-verbal communication? Find out in our interview with him in the lead up to the 2016 International Childhood Trauma Conference.
Read MoreMeet the Speaker: Dan Hughes
What was the spark that started Dan Hughes down the path of Psychological practice? Find out in our interview with him in the leadup to the International Childhood Trauma Conference.
Read MoreChildren’s Rights, Adults Responsibility – Part 3
In Part 3 of our series on Children's Rights, Pat Jewell asks the question "Where are children under 5 years in the 1989 UNCRC?"
Read MoreSafeguarding Children – What is the program all about?
In 2009 the Australian Childhood Foundation tool on the Safeguarding Children Program. Since then, we have worked with numerous organisations and have even met with the Prime Minister about the contents and goals of the program. We thought we'd take the opportunity to also share the information with you.
Read MoreAssessment in Practice with Vulnerable Children and Families Series – Part 2
What is a Risk Assessment? In this second entry in his series on assessment in practice, CEO Joe Tucci discusses four mistakes you might be making when assessing risk.
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