This study utilises a community-level approach to develop resources to encourage cybersafety and a positive transition from primary to secondary school ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2016
• May 2016

The current study examined the relationship between students’ mental and emotional wellbeing and factors pertaining to school climate, focusing on the... ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2015
• October 2015

This study reports on a three-year group randomized controlled trial, the Cyber Friendly Schools Project (CFSP), aimed to reduce cyberbullying among grade 8... ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2015
• March 2015

These results highlight the importance of working with both male and female caregivers when addressing children’s bullying behaviour. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2017
• October 2017

While the CFS findings suggest the combined whole-school response to the mediators was somewhat effective, the study wasn't able to determine the relative... ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2015
• May 2015

This study demonstrates the importance of considering the effectiveness of secondary school bullying prevention interventions and real-world implementation support ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2019
• January 2019

Publications which include members of the Alcohol and Pregnancy & FASD Research Team, from 2000 to the present. ...

• Alcohol and Pregnancy & FASD

Daily physical activity is critical during the early years of life for facilitating children's health and development. A large proportion of preschool children do not achieve the recommended 3 h of daily physical activity. Early childhood education and care (ECEC) services are a key setting to intervene to increase physical activity. There is a significant need for ECEC specific physical activity policy, including clearer guidelines on the amount of physical activity children should do during care, and strategies for implementation of these guidelines. ...

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• 2022
• February 2022

Amidst the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, understanding the transmission dynamics of the SARS-CoV-2 virus is key to providing peace of mind for the community and informing policy-making decisions. While available data suggest that school-aged children are not significant spreaders of SARS-CoV-2, the possibility of transmission in schools remains an ongoing concern, especially among an aging teaching workforce. Even in low-prevalence settings, communities must balance the potential risk of transmission with the need for students' ongoing education. ...

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• 2021
• February 2021

The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have been vast and are not limited to physical health. Many adolescents have experienced disruptions to daily life, including changes in their school routine and family’s financial or emotional security, potentially impacting their emotional wellbeing. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• January 2022