Intervening early crucial to reducing self-harm
headspace says early identification and intervention is key to reducing self-harm and suicidal behaviour in young people.
In its submission to the national review into the topic, headspace makes a number of recommendations that aim...
Exploring pregnant women’s perceptions of healthy eating
Medical researchers at the University of Wollongong are undertaking a study to explore women's perceptions of healthy eating during pregnancy.
They are keen to learn what advice and information the women have received about nutrition...
Where children get their wellbeing
A survey, currently being rolled out nationally, will ask students in years 4, 6 and 8 from a large sample of schools across all states and territories about their wellbeing, including perceptions of family,...
Why are girl babies winning in the battle for survival?
Sexual inequality between boys and girls starts as early as in the mother's womb - but how and why this occurs could be a key to preventing higher rates of preterm birth, stillbirth and...
Safe sleeping pod for babies wins national award
An innovative program partnered by USC to provide safe sleeping places for at-risk babies has been recognised with a major national award.
The program’s leader, USC Professor of Nursing Jeanine Young, said the Pepi-pod Program...
Video games play important role in learning a second language and cultural education
When it comes to learning a second language video games can be a valuable learning tool, according to a Griffith PhD researcher.
Griffith PhD researcher and lecturer Tina Richards teaches contemporary Japanese culture and is...
Poor diet before pregnancy is linked with preterm birth
University of Adelaide research has for the first time confirmed that women who eat a poor diet before they become pregnant are around 50% more likely to have a preterm birth than those on...
Poor diet before pregnancy is linked with preterm birth
University of Adelaide research has for the first time confirmed that women who eat a poor diet before they become pregnant are around 50% more likely to have a preterm birth than those on...
Hundreds of Queenslanders seek parenting help
Queensland parents of children with a disability are the first in the world to benefit from a parenting intervention designed to reduce child behaviour problems across the state.
So far, 350 Queensland parents have received...
Kids graded D-minus in physical activity report card
Australia’s first report card on physical activity for children and young people has been released today – and its broad message is “sport is not enough”.
The report has found that while a large number...
