15 September 2020

We farewell two brilliant minds

Vale Professor Margot Prior We are very sad to announce the passing of Professor Margot...

12 September 2020

Wellbeing of Aussie kids among the worst of rich countries

Australia is failing to deliver consistently good health, education and social outcomes...

17 August 2020

What is thrombosis?

Thrombosis occurs when a blood clot forms in the circulatory system. These blood clots...

05 August 2020

Parental wellbeing during COVID-19

COVID-19 has created a new set of challenges for parents/carers. Juggling remote...

08 July 2020

What is Friedreich ataxia? 

What is Friedreich ataxia? Friedreich ataxia is an inherited, progressive, neurological...

03 July 2020

What is mitochondrial disease?

What is mitochondrial disease? All cells in our bodies require energy to function...

01 July 2020

How does COVID-19 impact kids?

How does COVID-19 impact kids? In our sixth and final podcast episode of 'Parenting in...

19 June 2020

Transitioning back to school: a guide for parents of primary schoolers

What can parents of primary schoolers do to support their children as transition back to...

06 June 2020

Transitioning back to school: a guide for parents of adolescents

What can parents of secondary schoolers do to support their children to safely...

12 May 2020

How to maintain wellbeing in secondary schoolers during COVID-19

What can parents of young people aged 12-17 do to support their wellbeing during the...

A child with an asthma inhaler
08 May 2020

COVID-19 and asthma: what are the risks for children?

COVID-19 causes much milder disease in children compared to adults, with very few...

07 May 2020

Wellbeing in primary school aged kids during COVID-19

What can parents of children aged 6-12 do to support their wellbeing during the COVID-19...

21 April 2020

How much is too much screen time?

It is often tricky to work out how much is too much screen time for kids. Not all screen...

15 April 2020

COVID-19 and pregnancy

Pregnancy and having a baby should be a time of great joy and togetherness for families....

24 March 2020

Making sense of what is happening: COVID-19

Understanding human behaviours – panic is a normal response to emergency A common...