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Importance of Connection
Strong relationships with family, friends, school and the wider community help build...
R U OK?Day
Rise of mental health concerns among young people, including anxiety, depression,...
Smartphone Readiness Quiz
Use this short quiz to assess your child's readiness for a smartphone and identify...
ADHD
ADHD is a commonly diagnosed condition that remains widely misunderstood, affecting...
Mental Health Literacy - A Guided Reflection
Mental health literacy is not about becoming an expert but knowing when something...
Drinking & Alcohol
Early alcohol use is linked to risky behaviours, so educating young people about...
Nicotine Addiction
Nicotine is a highly addictive substance that can impact brain development, mood and...
Dealing with Conflict
While it can feel uncomfortable, how we respond to conflict plays a critical role in...
Do It For Dolly Day
A national movement that highlights the serious impact of bullying and the...
Domestic & Family Violence
Students exposed to violence at home may experience trauma that influences their...
Responding to Peer Pressure
Peers can play a powerful role in shaping how children and teenagers think, feel and...
Consent & Respectful Relationships
Understanding consent goes beyond sexual activity. It is closely linked to empathy,...
Wellbeing Barometer Survey - 2026
The Wellbeing Barometer survey has become an essential resource for schools,...
Talking About Bushfires
Research shows that large-scale disasters can have an emotional impact on children...
Trauma Recovery
When children experience trauma, it profoundly disrupts their sense of safety and...
Embracing Change & New Beginnings
Periods of change often require young people to strengthen the skills needed to...
New Social Media Regulations
New laws will change how young people go online. While regulation is a positive step...
Substance Use & Addiction
Experimentation with substances such as alcohol or drugs in adolescence, can quickly...
Parenting Styles
There is no such thing as perfect parenting; families and children differ, but...
World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day, observed on 10 October each year, is a global initiative...
Anxiety & Young People
Many young people experience anxiety which often affects their overall wellbeing and...
Sibling Relationships
Sibling relationships play a powerful role in shaping a young person's social and...
Celebrating NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC (National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance) runs from 3 - 10 July...
Gender Diversity
Gender diversity recognises identities and expressions that exist beyond the...
Shaping Healthy Masculinity
Young people today are navigating a rapidly changing world - economically, socially...
Cybersafety
Cybersafety empowers young people to navigate the digital world responsibly and...
Celebrating Harmony Week
Harmony Week is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians,...
Social Media & Comparison Culture
In today's hyper-connected world, young people are exposed to curated snapshots of...
Wellbeing Barometer Survey - 2025
The Wellbeing Barometer survey has become an essential resource for schools,...
Confidence & Motivation
Nurturing confidence and motivation helps your child set goals and celebrate success.
Navigating AI Relationships
In today's world, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has infiltrated almost every aspect...
The Cost of Living Crisis
In today's economic climate, parents and caregivers need to discuss the cost of...
Healthy Study Habits
Although we want our children to succeed academically, the foundation for success...
Eating Anxiety
Eating anxiety encompasses stress, worry, or fear associated with eating and can...
Smokeless Tobacco Products
Snus and nicotine pouches are gaining popularity among youth as smokeless tobacco...
Celebrating IDAHOBIT
The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism, and Transphobia...
Cultural Diversity
Cultural diversity enriches communities by uniting cultures, traditions, and...
Toxic Achievement Culture
Toxic achievement culture is a critical societal issue where an individual's...
Gambling & Young People
Today's generation of children and adolescents face a unique and concerning...
A Guide To Safe Partying
Safe partying tips for young people. It is possible to have fun and still avoid...
Discussing War & Conflict
In our globally connected world, children can often encounter distressing images and...
Year 12 Exam Stress
Supporting your teenager through their final school exams can be extremely daunting...
Respectful Relationships
Respectful relationships value thoughts, feelings, boundaries, and foster...
Neurodiversity
Neurodiversity celebrates the natural variation in human cognition, embracing unique...
Social Media Influencers
Social media influencers wield significant power, shaping opinions, particularly...
Mobile Phone Separation Anxiety
Many families are facing the very real challenge of addressing mobile phone...
Cyberbullying
Victims and witnesses should be encouraged to stand up to the aggressors.
Dealing with Disappointment
Disappointment is a natural part of life that young people will encounter as they...
Flood Recovery: Supporting Children
Learning to recognise the emotions that occur following a disaster can help us...
Bullying
Bullying, harassment, discrimination and violence are behaviours that can contribute...
Online Gaming
Many parents are concerned about the addictive effects of gaming, however not all...
Sextortion
'Sextortion' has been an issue for over a decade, with many adults falling victim to...
Respectful Language
In today's world, it is becoming apparent that some young people are being...
The Conflict in Ukraine
Despite the peace keeping attempts, the conflict in Ukraine continues to escalate...
Managing Screen Time
Parents play an important role in modelling a positive screen use approach by...
Understanding Adolescence
Parenting adolescents can be exhausting and often demanding, but no parent has all...
Managing Overwhelm
Willingly or not, we have all been exposed to a piece of bad news that has lingered...
Instilling Hope In Uncertain Times
Although life is always filled with uncertainty, the levels we are currently...
Friendship & Belonging
Loyal friendships are built upon teaching your child to be a good friend and the...
Celebrating Mother's Day
The very first Mother's Day was celebrated in West Virginia in 1908.
Vaping & E-Cigarettes
Over recent months, there has been growing concern about the epidemic affecting...
Raising Girls
Girls need positive role models. However, many parents are projecting gender bias...
Starting Year 7
When a child starts high school, they suddenly become one of the youngest and newest...
Transition to High School
Starting high school is a rite of passage posing many new challenges, but also...
Having the Alcohol Discussion
Talking to your teenager about alcohol consumption and the potential dangers...
Raising Boys
Raising boys can be challenging, but also rewarding, and shouldn't be considered the...
Celebrating Father's Day
Over the centuries, the role of fathers has evolved.
School Refusal
School refusal is not considered to be a mental illness. It's considered to be more...
Happiness & Gratitude
Practising gratitude is often associated with happiness. It's a state of wellbeing...
A Guide to Thriving in Final Year
Although the final year of school can be a stressful time for students, there are...
Starting at a new School
Starting at a new school is a significant transition that can involve psychological...
Surviving Christmas
As families prepare to celebrate Christmas, often the true meaning of Christmas can...
Resilience
Fostering resilience requires strengthening family, community and children's own...
Blended Families
Being a parent is difficult, but being a step-parent is a whole new challenge. It is...
Positive Parenting
Because parenting doesn't come with instructions, there is no such thing as the...
Trauma
Kids will display varying degrees of psychological trauma depending on their age,...
Grief & Loss
Grief is like a fingerprint, it's unique to everyone, and so is the way you process...
Mindfulness
Mindfulness can help children calm their minds and make the most of their life.
The Power of Sleep
Sleep is essential for healthy brain development, emotional regulation, learning and...
Body Image
Children today are exposed to more discussion about body image than previous...
Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are the biggest killers of any psychiatric illness for young people.
Physical Activity & Exercise
Exercise improves cognitive function, elevates mood & improves learning.
Diet & Nutrition
Diet has a direct affect on brain development, learning & academic outcomes.
Surviving Final Year
Final year students are considered a high-risk group for depression and anxiety.
School Transitions
Starting prep, transitioning to secondary or even starting a new school can be...
Exam Jitters
Students need to take responsibility for when to study and when to socialise.
Internet Addiction
Young people today don't have the maturity to use their digital devices responsibly.
Online Pornography
Parents feel ill-equipped to have conversations around pornography with their kids.
Digital Reputation
What kids do and post online, the sites they visit and the things they say is...
Sexting
Sexting has rewound from teens and seeped into the playgrounds of primary schools.
Suicide & Self Harm
Self-harm is often used by young people as a way to cope with negative experiences.
Depression
Low self-esteem is often flagged as a predictor of adolescent depression.