UN vaccinates children in Gaza despite pause in fighting
During the lull in fighting, a mass vaccination campaign against polio for 640,000 children is scheduled to begin in the Gaza Strip on Sunday.
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DV Commissioner publishes progress report on the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children
Australia is close to the first report card of a ten-year plan to end gender-based violence against women and children.
Domestic violence back in the spotlight following progress report on National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children
Australia's commitment to ending violence against women and children is being put to the test following the release of two highly anticipated reports this week.
Johnny Bell was jailed for attempting to sexually abuse children in the McDonald's toilet in Broome
A 43-year-old man has been sentenced to three years in prison for attempting to entice five girls into sexual acts at a fast-food chain in Broome. Johnny Bell appeared in Perth District Court on Tuesday where he was sentenced to three years and four months in prison by Judge Vicki Stewart.
The Black Swan State Theatre Company presents “The Children” directed by Mel Cantwell at the Heath Ledger Theatre
Although Mel Cantwell was invited by the Black Swan State Theatre Company to direct their latest production of The Children, it is certainly a play she would have chosen herself, as she described it as the perfect marriage of director and material. Written by British playwright Lucy Kirkwood – known for her play Chimerica, which … Read more
Social media abuse is ‘widespread’ as schools struggle to keep children safe, says eSafety Commissioner
The headteacher of a class of four students who were caught rating their classmates online believes a blanket ban on social media for young people will not work.
Meta-murders: Children are fed unfiltered footage of murdered, mutilated and tortured people
Gruesome, unfiltered footage of people being murdered, mutilated and tortured is making its way into the feeds of every smartphone owner – including children, who may become accustomed to violent content they were never intended to see. The internet is now flooded with graphic videos for no reason at all, videos so shocking that they … Read more
Andrew Stephens: Police urgently search for 37-year-old man missing with three young children
Police are urgently appealing for help in locating three young children and a 37-year-old man who have disappeared in north Perth.
Y WA School ReadY program launches in Pilbara to help young children thrive
To address the alarming learning difficulties faced by Australian schoolchildren, a new program has been launched at Pilbara Early Learning Centres to improve children's school readiness. Y WA's School ReadY program is a play-based, targeted learning program that supports children ages three to five and gives them the best possible start to their school career.
The Y WA School ReadY program is launched in Broome to help young children thrive
To address the learning difficulties faced by Australian schoolchildren, a new program has been launched at an early learning center in Broome to improve children's school readiness. Y WA's School ReadY program is a play-based learning program designed to give children ages three to five the best possible start to their school career.