Tag: Children
Research casts doubt on 'obesity epidemic'
New government research shows that levels of childhood obesity have remained largely unchanged for the past decade.[MORE]
Govt mulls appointment of children's commissioner
A report into child protection has prompted the Govt to consider appointing a federal children's commissioner.[MORE]
Number of children needing protection 'has tripled'
New research shows state governments have failed to put in place appropriate child protection measures despite a sharp rise in the number of children needing protection.[MORE]
Children need more sleep: study
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A study of Australian children's sleep patterns shows most teens aren't getting enough sleep.[MORE]
Volunteers praised in missing boy search
Police say they are grateful for the volunteers who helped find a six-year-old boy missing for 12 hours overnight near Innamincka in the State's far north-east.[MORE]
Boy found after cold night alone
A six-year-old boy is being treated for hypothermia after spending the night lost near Innamincka in the South Australia's far north-east.[MORE]
Grandparents improve children's development: report
A new government survey indicates that grandparents play an influential role in the intellectual development of their grandchildren.[MORE]
Positive response to parental leave proposal
The Productivity Commisison's proposal for 18 weeks of government paid parental leave has generally received a positive response in Tasmania.[MORE]
Court grants 12-year-old an abortion
A Supreme Court judge in Brisbane has given permission for a 12-year-old girl to have an abortion. [MORE]
12yo's suicide could have been prevented: community
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Far north Qld residents believe the Dept of Child Safety failed to heed concerns of abuse.[MORE]
UK Govt urges doctors to curb Ritalin prescriptions
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UK doctors are increasingly reluctant to prescribe Ritalin to children under five years of age.[MORE]
Indigenous child policy recommendations under review
The Department of Child Safety says it is reviewing the state coroner's recommendations about dealing with children in Indigenous communities.[MORE]
Child safety dept urged to have Indigenous policies
The state coroner has recommended the Department of Child Safety develop policies specific to Indigenous communities.[MORE]
UN figures show slight drop in young child deaths
The United Nations Children's Fund says more than 9 million children died last year before reaching their fifth birthday. [MORE]
Bligh defends Education Qld over sexual assault investigation
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has defended an investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a seven-year-old girl at a Queensland primary school.[MORE]
Alice seminar addresses child neglect
Child health and welfare workers are meeting in Alice Springs today to discuss how to reduce the Northern Territory's high rate of child neglect.[MORE]
Abuse reporting course goes online
An online training course is launched about mandatory reporting of child abuse.[MORE]
Five countries account for all child executions: rights group
Five countries, led by Iran, account for all executions of children in the world, Human Rights Watch said, urging an end to the practice.[MORE]
Push for probe of SA adoption rate
Family First wants a review of SA adoption laws because it is so hard to adopt.[MORE]
Staff cuts at Child Support Agency
About half the staff at Perth's Child Support Agency will be cut, and the state's high rental property prices have been blamed.[MORE]
National toy safety summit begins in Brisbane
Australia's first national summit on toy safety will be held in Brisbane today.[MORE]
Child Protection Week reminds parents to set good example
This week's annual Child Protection Week is being used to remind parents that children may see more in the home than they let on.[MORE]
Early bilingualism may increase stutter risk
Children who are bilingual before the age of five are more likely to stutter than non-bilingual counterparts and also find it harder to shed this impediment, according to a British study published on Tuesday.[MORE]
Charity house for sick children opens in Tamworth
A charity house to support sick children and their families has officially opened in Tamworth.[MORE]
Workshop focuses on helping abused children
Wollongong Hospital will host a workshop today teaching health professionals, parents and foster carers how to help children who have been abused, neglected or exposed to violence.[MORE]
