The next Safer Internet Day is Tuesday 6th February 2018. The internet can be a powerful tool for learning but it’s also a place where your child could encounter dangerous material or people. With some practical internet safety precautions, you can help your child enjoy the benefits of the internet while minimising the risks. Connected…
Why You Should Be Recognising White Ribbon Day It can sometimes feel like there is a ‘day’ for everything, from things as casual as ‘International Talk Like A Pirate Day’ (which is September 19th for those who are that way inclined), to the more serious causes that need our attention, like: ‘Red Nose Day’ (the…
Friday the 14th of November is World Diabetes Day I could give you statistics like “Australia is one of the most obese countries in the world…” and “…diabetes is one of Australia’s fastest growing chronic diseases…”. I could preach about diabetes care practices: “watch your diet…., monitor your sugar levels…., exercise…., remember your medication….” and the…
October is miscarriage and infant loss awareness month with the 15th of this month marking miscarriage and infant loss remembrance day. The latest statistics estimate that approximately 1 in 4 women and their families will experience miscarriage. These statistics are high particularly considering that miscarriage and infant loss continues to be a topic that many…
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong developmental disorder that is characterised by certain traits and difficulties. A person with ASD will primarily have difficult in relating to the world around them. The word ‘spectrum’ in ASD means that each person diagnosed with ASD may experience a range of difficulties…
Bullying hurts. Bullying hurts bodies. Bullying hurts bodies and minds. Bullying hurts bodies, minds and communities. What is bullying? Bullying is more than being excluded from a game or being called a name. It is the repetitive, persistent and hurtful dominance and intimidation of another person. Here are some key signs that your child might…
Psychology Week 2018 Sunday 12 November to Saturday 18 November 2018 The National Psychology Week campaign was developed by the Australian Psychological Society over a decade ago with the main aim being to build public awareness of how Psychology can help people and communities lead healthier, happier and more meaningful lives. This year, the campaign…
This month (September) is International Prostate Cancer Awareness Month In Australia, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed of all cancer. More than 3,000 men die of prostate cancer in Australia every year, which means in Australia more men die of prostate cancer than women die of breast cancer (PCFA, 2015). In spite of this,…
DAFFODIL DAY – FRIDAY 24th AUGUST 2018 This year, Daffodil Day is being celebrated Nationwide on Friday 24th August 2018. In this day and age, you would be flat pressed finding anyone who has not somehow been affected, either directly, or indirectly, by cancer. We’ve all either had it, or known someone…
Why celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD)? #IWD is all about celebrating womens achievements, and standing up for greater equality between men and women. As a matter of formality, lets discuss why the world needs to recongnise International Womens Day (just in case you need some convincing). Are women paid the same as men?…
