Children’s commissioner calls out agency inaction for youth justice ‘failure’ Community & Social Anne Hollonds has called for the safety and wellbeing of children to be prioritised by government departments and agencies.
‘Stop it at the Start’ campaign to get young Aussies thinking about respect July 19, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Justine Elliot wants school students aged 10 to 14 years to enter a competition that is part of the ‘Stop it at the Start’ national campaign to break the cycle of violence.
Disability royal commission turns to education pathways for children and young people June 6, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social From Monday a five-day hearing will examine the school experiences of Australian children and young people living with a disability.
LNP pitch more for patrol boats and roads, announce WA mental health agreement April 19, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence The government pledges $100 million for two new patrol boats built in WA and $150 million for 33 upgrade projects for neglected roads in remote areas.
COVID surveys to guide wellbeing plan for young Australians February 1, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The children’s commissioner has launched two national surveys about Australian children’s experience of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Multi-million dollar settlement for mistreatment of 1,200 youths in NT detention July 30, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Young offenders who were detained in Don Dale have received a share in a $35 million settlement from the Northern Territory government.
Advocacy groups push to end locking up Aussie kids as young as 10 July 30, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social State and territory governments and Michaelia Cash have been called on to raise the age of criminal responsibility to at least 14 years.
All aboard as Victorian school bus inquiry gets underway July 27, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social A Victorian parliamentary inquiry to consider expanding school bus services to the general public in regional areas begins on Tuesday.
Doctors flag mental health concerns for students facing extended school holidays July 1, 2021 By Melissa Coade Education The Royal Australasian College of Physicians warns school closures must only be used as a measure of last resort to control the spread of COVID-19.
MOU loophole gives legal basis to naked strip searches for young offenders June 9, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The NSW ombud says Corrective Services NSW had legal authority to conduct completely naked strip searches of three children in 2019, but the manner was oppressive.
Foster care campaign kicks off in Queensland May 24, 2021 By Melissa Coade News Increased demand to place QLD children in foster care has prompted a campaign designed to encourage more people to consider it for themselves.
Premium Interviews The group pushing to fix the ‘systemic’ problems that impact child outcomes in Australia May 18, 2021 By Melissa Coade Culture ANZSOG and a network of NGOs have teamed up to get the ball rolling on transformative systemic changes required to improve child and youth wellbeing.