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Free new nutrition program for ACT parents

A three-stage program will educate parents about nutrition in pregnancy, introducing solids, and transitioning to ‘family food’.

Coles pasta sauce raises over $1 million for children in hospital

Programs for Children in hospitals across Australia have received over $1 million in additional funds thanks to the Coles Curing Homesickness appeal.

Canberra ninjas helping keep kids fit … but shh, it’s a secret

Stealthy, agile, coordinated, and with cool costumes, ninjas make the perfect fitness role models –and one Canberra crew is sharing their skills at secret training camps.

44% of young Canberrans have experienced racism, report finds

More than eight in 10 (80 per cent of) ACT children and young people surveyed last year have witnessed racism and 44 per cent have experienced racism themselves, according to a report released today by the ACT Children and Young People Commissioner.

Are Russian transfers of Ukrainian children to re-education and adoption facilities a form of genocide?

Throughout Russia’s war against Ukraine, there have been countless reports of alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. Now, there are also allegations of genocide involving the forced transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia.

Australian children facing disadvantage, inequality: report

One in six Australian children are living below the poverty line, a new report has found.

Canberra creatives revisit warmth of childhood in ‘Cloudspotting’

Many moments from childhood follow us through life, evoked by a familiar place, smell or feeling, and transporting us back to that treasured time. For Canberra author Samantha Tidy, moments spent on the ocean with her father have always held a special place in her heart; moments she has captured in her newest children’s book, 'Cloudspotting'.

Theatre is for the kids at Canberra Theatre Centre this month

Through puppets and animation, children are invited to tackle some of life’s biggest issues, including loss and climate change, when Tim Watt’s theatre shows come to Canberra.

Pandemic, climate stress contribute to children as young as 10 self-harming

The COVID pandemic and climate anxiety are likely contributing to the stress that is causing an alarming number of adolescents to self-harm, a study has found.

Charlie has been in hospital 120 times. What helps? His Supertee

One thing that’s created some dignity and comfort for Charlie Clode, 7, has been his Supertee – a hospital gown specifically designed for kids just like him.

Musical notes among the pages at Queanbeyan Library

The Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council and Music for Canberra are working together to improve the learning outcomes for children in the region through a free educational music program.

Have facemasks set back children’s speech development?

Children love to mimic. It’s one of the main ways they learn; taking note of how people around them speak, move, and act then recreating it. So, what happens when we reduce children’s ability to learn from those around them? Many parents, carers, and educators are now having to face the aftermath of prolonged facemask usage over the past couple of years.

Sweating on Supertee delivery for sick kids at Canberra hospital

Supertee hospital garments provide much needed comfort for sick kids, and Jason Sotiris wants to reach Canberran kids too. So, all funds from the “SweatIT 4 Supertee” fitness challenge on Thursday October 27 will go towards a Canberra Hospital delivery.

Children’s concerns raised in parliament

Australians under the age of 21 are being asked to submit speeches to be read by their local MP in federal parliament on the issues that matter to them.

Feel all the childhood nostalgia with these retro bedroom homewares

Who said when you become an adult, you have to farewell fun and colour? Channel your inner child and fill your life with everything you adore – and if that means all your favourite childhood items or things you wished you could have had, then so be it!

National Museum continues conversation with country

In a small shaky room of an inner Sydney house, one of Australia’s greatest anthems was born. Iva Davies wrote Great Southern Land between the bustle of busses passing by and planes overhead, having to wear headphones to hear himself work. Now, 40 years after its release, the song has been further immortalised as the title of the new permanent gallery at the National Museum of Australia.

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