Unique initiative promotes children's wellbeing
A unique suite of online resources that aims to promote community-wide understanding and advancement of children's wellbeing was launched at Griffith University’s South Bank campus on Thursday, May 5.
The first of its kind in Australia, the RealWell initiative is...
Safety Recall Children’s Panadol 5-12 years suspension 200 mL bottle
Recall - risk of allergic reaction due to potential contamination
Consumers and health professionals are advised that GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Australia, in consultation with the TGA, is in the process of recalling three batches of...
Australia-wide autism report calls for ‘agile’ response in classrooms
Australia's first national report investigating the educational needs of students with autism has identified social and emotional needs as the top priority to ensure success at school.
The Australian Educational Needs Analysis report was launched at the ASPECT...
Australia-wide autism report calls for 'agile' response in classrooms
Australia's first national report investigating the educational needs of students with autism has identified social and emotional needs as the top priority to ensure success at school.
The Australian Educational Needs Analysis report was launched at the ASPECT...
Kids’ eating habits highlight need for healthier lunchboxes
New research from the University of Adelaide shows children aged 9-10 years old are receiving almost half of their daily energy requirements from "discretionary" or junk foods.
The study evaluated the core food intake of...
Kids' eating habits highlight need for healthier lunchboxes
New research from the University of Adelaide shows children aged 9-10 years old are receiving almost half of their daily energy requirements from "discretionary" or junk foods.
The study evaluated the core food intake of...
Bullying in schools: how well is it being addressed?
The prevalence of school bullying has reduced in recent years and schools are responding positively to the problem, but a report from the University of South Australia reveals it remains a serious issue and...
Pattern learning key to children’s language development
A new study reveals children's language development is a learnt skill and is intricately linked to their ability to recognise patterns in their environment.
Conducted by researchers from the University of Sydney and Australian National...
Pattern learning key to children's language development
A new study reveals children's language development is a learnt skill and is intricately linked to their ability to recognise patterns in their environment.
Conducted by researchers from the University of Sydney and Australian National...
Pre-Pregnancy Obesity Increases Odds of Having Overweight Children
Pre-pregnancy obesity and excessive weight gain during pregnancy was associated with an increased risk of the child becoming overweight at age 2. The study also found breastfeeding for at least six months helped reduce...
