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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
The wellbeing of children and young people in the ACT compares well with national data, but there are areas where the ACT needs to improve, a new report reveals.
A woman who allegedly stabbed her two children on a motorway in Adelaide has faced court as police praised a man who intervened in the incident, declaring his actions prevented a far worse situation.
With Book Week approaching, the team at The Book Cow in Kingston are eager to remind parents and caregivers how important it is to take some time out and share a story with your young ones.
