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Do ‘kindy bootcamps’ get children ready for school?
Louise Phillips | October 19, 2016We know that quality early childhood education has many developmental and academic benefits, but what about privatly run school-readiness programs? Louise Phillips from the University of Queensland points out the flaws in these courses.
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American Millennial: what’s happening in America?
Alex Guzmán | October 14, 2016The US presidential elections are around the corner, and the world is looking on with a mixture of fascination and bafflement. Alex Guzmán says she and her fellow American Millennials finally understand that political apathy won't have any impact on the current state of the US. She is angry and ready for change.
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Greyhound racing ban backflip gives another chance to an industry that deserves none
Elise Burgess | October 12, 2016Yesterday NSW Premier Mike Baird announced that the State’s greyhound industry would be given "one final chance" and the racing ban reversed. Elise Burgess from animal protection institute Voiceless says the racing industry will not change its ways after being exposed for its cruelty and getting away with it scot-free.
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How we value children matters
Linda Savage | October 12, 2016What attitudes do Australians have towards children and childhood? Linda Savage, Convenor of the Valuing Children Initiative, shares results of a recent survey and says we need a commitment from Government to form a Ministerial portfolio for Children and Future Generations to ensure children are at the forefront of considerations.
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Children’s use of electronic games – What are the social and academic benefits and negatives?
Susan Walker | October 6, 2016Digital devices and electronic games have become a part of everyday life for children. Early Childhood Education expert Sue Walker has conducted research into what effect this has on the later development of young children.
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Weathering the political storm
Max Thomas | October 6, 2016Recent wild and stormy weather caused widespread power outages in South Australia. Max Thomas comments on the ensuing political storm from both sides of the renewables debate.
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Australian seniors living below the poverty line
Jantje Lezius | October 6, 2016A social change strategy group is investigating the complex issue of raising poverty rates among Australia’s senior citizens. Here they explain how this disconcerting trend could be reversed.
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Sorry, but how far have we really come?
Adrian Arndt | October 4, 2016Eight years after Kevin Rudd’s historical apology, Indigenous Australians are still facing massive inequalities in life expectancy, juvenile detention rates and access to education. Adrian Arndt, a passionate social justice advocate, says we need strong, decisive action in the movement towards equality.
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Using my money as a force for good
Rebecca Tuma | October 4, 2016Divestment is the opposite of investment and means getting rid of stocks, bonds or funds that are deemed unethical or morally ambiguous. Leading up to Divestment Day, Rebecca Tuma urges you to use your consumer power and put your money where your convictions are.
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Host a breakfast
editor | October 4, 2016This October, the National Breast Cancer Foundation encourages you to come together with friends, family or colleagues for a Pink Ribbon Breakfast to raise funds for breast cancer research.
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Mental Health Week
editor | October 4, 2016National Mental Health Week from 9 to 15 October 2016 promotes the social and emotional wellbeing of the community and an increased understanding of the issue. Individuals and families are encouraged to boost their health potential and seek help in coping with mental health concerns.
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Investing in Australia’s future
Catherine Fritz-Kalish | October 4, 2016Today we are launching our new featured forum on Early Childhood Education with the release of the latest Taskforce report by Global Access Partners. Catherine Fritz-Kalish, Co-Founder and Managing Director of GAP, tells the story behind it.
