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Thinking about volunteering? Let us convince you!
Nothing is greater than the heart’s motivation to touch the lives of those who are less fortunate than ourselves. The 2012 State of Volunteering Report in Australia report revealed that over the last ten years, Australia has experienced a significant growth in the number and rate of people who volunteer.
Celebrating Mother’s Day
With Mother’s Day coming up soon, it’s the perfect time to reflect on all the things that mums do, as well as all the types of mums there are. Sometimes, we take mothers for granted, but they hold so much in their hands.
National Families Week – a time to connect or a time to seek support?
Families come in all shapes and sizes, and National Families Week (marked 14 - 20 May 2021) is the perfect time to celebrate our nearest and dearest and what they bring to our lives. Whilst the traditional setup of mum, dad and two children still has its place in Australian society, family units are becoming more diverse and unashamedly so.
Family Day Care – a home away from home
Family Day Care for many working parents is the next best thing to being at home themselves with their children. It is less formal than a childcare centre, with supervised care for children being provided in the private homes of licensed educators.
Reach out to the seniors in your life
Over the years, relationships have changed, especially those young people have with their grandparents. According to the Australian Institute of Family Studies, in the late 1980s, people had much stronger connections with their grandparents.
Youth Week: A time to reflect, seek support or volunteer
On globally significant issues like COVID-19 and anti-racist activism, to very local concerns ... Youth Week (which runs from 16 - 24 April) is an opportunity for Australia's young people to be heard — to express their views and share ideas.
Fostering our future – the benefits of foster care
For children and young adults who are removed from their families, the loss of good role models is only one of many devastating experiences they may undergo. For many, being in foster care will be vital for blooming into a healthy individual with a higher likelihood of success.
Join us in celebrating International Neighbour Day
On 28 March 2021, Australians will celebrate International Neighbour Day. This special day is to bring awareness to the importance of social connections and neighbourly good deeds.
Supporting youth in the fight against bullying
Bullying is a national health concern, affecting many children and adolescents. A recent study revealed that over 25% of children and adolescents in Australia experience traditional forms of bullying, and 7% experience cyberbullying.
Today is International Women’s Day
The theme for this year's International Women's Day is CHOOSE TO CHALLENGE. Women and men are committing to challenging gender inequality as part of this year's celebrations.
Co-parenting after separation – challenges and opportunities
The importance of family cannot be overstated, with our parents, partners, and children playing a huge role in our happiness and sense of wellbeing. Everyone wants a happy and stable family life - however, conflict and separation can arise for many reasons.
World Day of Social Justice 2021
As an initiative of the United Nations (UN), the World Day of Social Justice is designed to shed light on social and economic inequalities across the globe. Taking place each year on 20 February, this important day helps to highlight significant differences in work, compensation, and lifestyle factors for global citizens based on key differential factors.