Infection rates soar: Is your child eligible for jab?
A postcode lottery affecting the rollout of a lifesaving new childhood vaccine may be coming to an end. Find out which states offer the jab.
Family Health
How brain ‘rewiring’ can treat cerebral palsy
It was thought treating children with a common physical disability couldn’t start until they were toddlers. Now new Victorian research shows the earlier, the better.
Body of evidence: Social media poisoning teenagers’ self-image
Nearly half of Australian high school children have skipped school due to poor body image and the majority of them report that social media fuelled their insecurity.
New push to save kids from toxic social media
Australian children are facing an unprecedented health crisis. Now, experts and parents are calling for change. Sign our petition.
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Childcare sugar shame: Kids fed up to 16 teaspoons a day
An investigation into menus at a number of childcare centres has found that some include up to 16 teaspoons of sugar a day. See five typical menus and their sugar content.
Perinatal depression doesn’t only affect new mums
Dads are at risk too
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‘Obviously, my body’s changed’
Should parents be entitled to a burnout retreat?
It’s time to take a time out
ACT becomes the first state to offer free abortions
Safe, non-judgemental and cost-free
Ask a Female GP: What things should I do before I start trying for a baby?
Yep, there’s some prep
Ask a Female GP: ‘How do I check my fertility?’
The clock is ticking
How studying baby poo could help kids’ mental health
From a scientist studying babies’ poo to another looking at how a brain can be repaired in a person with MS – meet some of Australia’s most inspiring women.
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