World Nearly 300 school children abducted in one of Nigeria’s largest kidnappings Nearly 300 children have been abducted by motorcycle-riding gunmen from their school in Nigeria, with activists blaming security lapses.
News & Views ‘Very emotional’: Mum of Indigenous children allegedly cable tied by Broome man speaks out The mother of the young Indigenous children allegedly restrained by a man with cable ties has spoken out about the traumatic situation.
News & Views National Children’s Commissioner calls for framework to prioritise child wellbeing Australia’s National Children’s Commissioner urges the government to adopt a new toolkit to improve policy decisions for children.
News & Views Australian women having less children, and later in life Women in Australia are having fewer children now than in the 1970s, data from the ABS revealed this week.
News & Views More than half of Australian children experience gender-based bullying in play, study finds More than half of Australian children are made fun of for playing with toys traditionally associated with the opposite gender.
Soapbox Jessica Rudd: Kids have much to teach on the significance of the referendum Exploring the Voice referendum through children’s eyes, gaining insights on vital discussions for Australia’s future
Climate UN Committee issues first-time guidance for children’s rights in the climate crisis The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child has, for the first time, affirmed the children’s right to a sustainable environment.
Soapbox I was a child during the Iraq war. Now I’m a doctor urging the world to protect education during emergencies Education denied to millions of children worldwide due to war, disaster, and displacement. Help protect their right to learn with Education Cannot Wait.
News & Views Who will benefit most from Perrottet’s ‘kids future fund’ election pitch? Premier Dominic Perrottet made a significant election promise on Sunday to create a dedicated savings fund for each child in NSW.
News & Views Whether it’s a new teacher or class- here’s what to do when your child is not loving it Research shows a child’s sense of belonging at school affects their wellbeing. So it’s important not to dismisss your child’s concerns.
News & Views Screentime & anxiety concerns: Parents & educators report worsening emotional wellbeing in children Camp Australia’s Child Impact Survey reveals children are more overwhelmed and more sensitive since schools returned to normal teaching.
News & Views ‘Teachers are playing catchup’: How the pandemic and climate-related disasters impacted the wellbeing & educational development of disadvantaged children The Schools Plus 2022 Insight Report reveals the impact of the pandemic on children’s wellbeing and areas where students are falling behind.