National Playgroup Week, the annual event run by Playgroup Australia, will take place across the country from 20 March to 27 March. ...

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About the app The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a period of social change for many of us. Families encountered a range of new stresses, with their ...

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The Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Team follows an holistic definition of Aboriginal Health which means that health is not just the physical wellbeing of an individual but includes the social, emotional and cultural wellbeing of the whole community. ...

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Western Australia has been highly successful at containing community spread of COVID-19 to date. ...

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Physically locating liquor stores near schools can strongly influence the chances of youth accessing and consuming alcohol, and may also increase children's exposure to alcohol advertising. Investigating the association between the presence of a liquor store near a school and the prevalence of outdoor alcohol advertising is crucial from a policy perspective, as it can inform future regulations on the placement of liquor stores and outdoor advertising near educational institutions.  ...

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Did you know? A Telethon Kids Institute study has found the average six-month-old Australian baby has more than one hour of screen time each day. The ...

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Children with asthma face serious mental health risk, but the pathways remain unclear. This study aimed to examine bullying victimisation and perpetration in children with asthma and a comparison sample without a chronic health condition, and the role of bullying in moderating psychosocial adjustment outcomes for those with asthma. A sample of children with and without asthma, and their parents, were recruited from hospital clinics. ...

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FASD Hub Australia Videos Common difficulties and tips NOFASD Australia FASD Hub Australia is a website developed by an alliance of organisations ...

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Yael Perry YP BPsych (Hons) MPsych (Clin) PhD Program Head, Mental Health & Youth; Head, Youth Mental Health 08 6319 1298 yael.perry@ ...

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Daily routines can facilitate the development of your child’s communication skills. ...

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