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.
Blue blankie: Considering therapeutic objects in the lives of children
‘Blue Blankie: Considering therapeutic objects in the lives of children’ blog article was written by Chris Cussen, Product Development, Content Creation, and Projects Lead from the Therapeutic Services Team at Australian Childhood Foundation. Our son has a blue blanket that has been a part of his life since he was very little. To the outsider’s eyes, …
Read MoreFathers and fathering
‘Fathers and fathering’ blog article was written by Chris Hutchinson from the Parenting and Early Years Team at Australian Childhood Foundation. Did you know that young children’s brains produce more than a million neural connections each second? For parents and carers, this offers a wonderful opportunity to offer children ways to see and experience relationships and …
Read MoreInformed, aware and responsive: A systemic approach to trauma-informed learning in Tasmania
‘Informed, aware and responsive: A systemic approach to trauma-informed learning in Tasmania’ blog article was written by Celina Sargent, Project Coordinator, Education and Safeguarding Services at Australian Childhood Foundation. We all want children and young people to thrive – to feel safe, to learn, be engaged and connected with their world. However, we know that …
Read MoreSafeguarding children and young people today and tomorrow
‘Safeguarding children and young people today and tomorrow’ blog article was written by Jessica Carter, Knowledge Mobilisation Lead, Education and Safeguarding Services at Australian Childhood Foundation. Over the past 15 years, the Australian Childhood Foundation’s Safeguarding Services has partnered with over 300 organisations nationally and internationally to strengthen the capacity of institutions to keep children and young …
Read MoreWhen disruption is an understatement: children bereaved by domestic homicide
‘When disruption is an understatement: children bereaved by domestic homicide’ blog article was written by guest contributor, Professor Eva Alisic from the Child and Community Wellbeing unit at the University of Melbourne. Eva is a mental health clinician and conducts research with children, young people and families dealing with traumatic experiences. Recently we have finally …
Read MoreKeeping children at the heart of our work in family violence
‘Keeping children at the heart of our work in family violence’ blog article was written by Angela Weller, Lead – New Training and Resource Development at Australian Childhood Foundation. In recent weeks the Australian Federal, State and Territory governments released the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032. This plan contains …
Read MoreUsing the ‘Action Feedback Kit’: the importance of listening and acting on feedback from children and young people
‘Using the ‘Action Feedback Kit’: the importance of listening and acting on feedback from children and young people’ blog article was written by Chris Cussen, Lead – Product Development, Content Creation, and Projects at Australian Childhood Foundation. Every time I walk up the path to our counselling service in Melbourne, I look for spider webs on …
Read MoreNew report reveals NSW out-of-home care system under enormous strain
‘New report reveals NSW out-of-home care system under enormous strain’ blog article was written by Australian Childhood Foundation. The NSW out-of-home care is in deep crisis, with some of the most vulnerable children and young people in state care not receiving enough support or stability from the system they rely on. A report released by …
Read MoreKimberley SPACE: A new approach to supporting children with diverse learning needs
‘Kimberley SPACE: a new approach to supporting children with diverse learning needs’ blog article was written by Jennifer Knoll, Senior Consultant, and Lyn Millet, Executive Manager, Education and Safeguarding Services team at Australian Childhood Foundation. Australian Childhood Foundation has a long history of working with educators across Australia to support trauma-responsive practice in schools …
Read MoreWhat is cultural safety?
‘What is cultural safety?’ blog article was written by Jacintha Condillac, Senior Consultant, Education and Safeguarding Services at Australian Childhood Foundation. “Cultural safety is the positive recognition and celebration of cultures. It is more than just the absence of racism or discrimination and more than ‘cultural awareness’ and ‘cultural sensitivity’. It empowers people and …
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