Child abuse - Child Protection Service
The Child Protection Service in Victoria provides support to help protect children and young people from harm caused by abuse or neglect within the family unit. Anyone can make a notification to the Child Protection Service if they believe a ... [... more]
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Children - getting them active
Physical activity is important for children and young people. Exercise can protect against conditions including obesity and anxiety, and can improve posture, sleep, concentration and self-esteem. Around one-quarter of Australian children are ... [... more]
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Harassment can have serious effects
Harassment (or bullying) causes real distress. It also has negative consequences for the person doing the harassment. Studies show that children and young people who are bullied can have problems like anxiety and depression, and that bullies are ... [... more]
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Autism - resources
There are many organisations that can assist families who have a child with autism. There are also many resources on the Internet and in books. Autism Association of South Australia has reading lists for adults, children and young people on its ... [... more]
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Reporting child abuse in South Australia
Children and young people have the right to be safe. The protection of children and young people is the responsibility of families and the community. Tragically, child abuse is more common in families than many people think because it's often hidden. [... more]
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Cancer - living with it
Almost all of the people who get cancer are adults, and mostly they are older adults. But sometimes children and young people get cancer. This topic is written for young people who have cancer, or who have a friend or close relative with ... [... more]
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With larger amounts, you may:
Children and young people taking a lot of caffeine may have behaviour problems and trouble concentrating at school. This might be wrongly thought to be Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). If having a coffee with a friend is part of ... [... more]
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Investigating a seizure
Children and young people with epilepsy can usually do the same things as other people, with some safeguards for some activities. Wait until the seizure has stopped, and then only drive if you are sure that you are calm enough to drive ... [... more]
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Stepfamilies - adjusting to changes
Becoming part of a stepfamily brings many changes. Children and young people of different ages tend to feel different things at first. It takes time to adjust and feelings may include anger, hate, confusion, hurt and despair. These are all ... [... more]
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Disability - volunteer support
Interchange provides personalised respite and social support services to families of children and young people with a disability in Victoria. Volunteers are carefully matched to meet the needs of the families who request support. All volunteers ... [... more]
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Dementia - tips for young people
Dementia can be difficult to understand, especially for children and young people. A simple explanation of dementia and its effects will help children and adolescents understand what is happening to their parent, grandparent or other family ... [... more]
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Some good news!
This topic is aimed at providing parents, grandparents and care-givers of children and young people with information about the impact of smoking, and passive smoking, on health. Discover reasons why children and young people start smoking and ... [... more]
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