Concerned about lack of access to mental health care services for your kids?

Are you a parent concerned about lack of access to mental health services for your child? Australia’s peak psychology body is calling on parents and communities around the country to lobby their Federal MPs to help improve access to mental health… Continue Reading >

How to better support new mums with their postpartum recovery

Attributed to Tania Boler, women’s health expert and Founder and CEO of Elvie   Last month, the Australasian Birth Trauma Association (ABTA) released a damning report on the impact of physical birth injuries on Aussie, NZ and UK mums. The… Continue Reading >

5 Homeschooling Tips for Parents

Homeschooling has been around for ages, but this option becomes even more relevant in the face of the current global pandemic. In Australia, home education is a vibrant and growing movement, which has grown in popularity in the last decade…. Continue Reading >

How to stay secure online this Safer Internet Day

Steve Manley, Regional Vice President ANZ, Palo Alto Networks This Safer Internet Day, Palo Alto Networks is continuing to raise awareness to keep Australian kids safe online. As far back as April 2009, nearly four out of every five Australian… Continue Reading >

BIG W’s Free Books For Kids Returns with The Wiggles New “Here to Help” Series

Two Aussie icons unite to give away over 2.6 million books BIG​ W’s much loved Free​ Books For Kids Program is returning on Thursday 30th January with an exciting new chapter. Iconic children’s entertainers, The Wiggles are collaborating with BIG… Continue Reading >

The impact of ‘Reading Aloud’ to children

 from a teacher’s perspective  Written by Jennifer Rennie for Reading Out of Poverty Foundation.   ‘Reading Aloud’ is the road to being literate, construction of language for a child begins from a very early age and exposure is key. Children… Continue Reading >

How to Give Your Child a Head Start

Media proudly brought to you by ABC Reading Eggs Not sure how to support your child’s development in the early years? Worried they won’t be ready for school? Want to give your child the best start for a love of… Continue Reading >

Immunisation – Why all the debate?

Immunisation is available to you for free in Australia and is designed to prevent your child from contracting preventable, potentially deadly diseases. It’s a big topic and most people get the sense that it is something they’d like to do… Continue Reading >

On a tight budget? 5 easy ways to support Home Reading

By Susan Spelic   With childcare fees through the roof and the increasing cost of living, families are faced with the dilemma of how juggle bills, while accessing quality reading materials for their kids. With the holiday season fast approaching… Continue Reading >

The Residency Test for Paid Parental Leave

People come and go all the time from Australia and that is why one of the tests for Paid Parental Leave relies on you being a resident of Australia. This rule is from the date of birth of your child… Continue Reading >