Tag: Family and Children
Early childhood ABC centres targeted for closure: LHMU
The union representing childcare workers says it believes several ABC Learning centres have been targeted for closure because they cater for very young children.[MORE]
Summer deals: NSW offers $1 train trips for kids
NSW families are being urged to travel on CountryLink trains over summer.[MORE]
Parents warned to be vigilant with pool safety
The start of summer has prompted a warning about safety in swimming pools.[MORE]
NSW passes new IVF adoption laws
People undergoing IVF treatment in New South Wales will no longer be barred from applying to adopt a child, under new laws passed by State Parliament.[MORE]
CFK Childcare centres advertised today
A national advertising campaign for the sale of centres owned by the country's second biggest childcare provider begins today. [MORE]
ABC Learning crisis prompts call for industry review
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As ABC Learning goes down, it is what is not being said that has parents worried.[MORE]
ABC woes expected to boost community-run child care
Regional Victorian community-run childcare centres are expected to become more viable after the collapse of ABC Learning.[MORE]
Uncertain future for Riverina ABC Learning centre staff
The union for child care workers says about 35 staff at three ABC Learning centres in the Riverina face an uncertain future.[MORE]
Mackay ABC Learning centres safe
Mackay's ABC Learning centres have not been included on a list of facilities under a cloud.[MORE]
AMA applauds Indigenous health improvements
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) says the past year has seen improvements in Aboriginal health but the state of Indigenous children's health remains a concern.[MORE]
Local ABC childcare centres under review
A number of ABC childcare centres on the New South Wales north coast are under review.[MORE]
Uncertainty over childcare centre closures 'torture' for staff
The Union representing Canberra's childcare workers says the ongoing uncertainty over some ABC Learning Centres is like torture for staff.[MORE]
Minister urges abuse whistleblower to take up compensation
The Tasmanian Government says its compensation scheme for victims of child sex abuse does not have a time limit, unlike claims pursued in the courts.[MORE]
Uncertain future for Wimmera ABC childcare centre
The future of an ABC Learning childcare centre in the Wimmera remains uncertain.[MORE]
ABC Learning centre list 'not meant to cause panic'
The organisation representing Australia's childcare centres has defended the decision to list almost 400 ABC Learning centres which may be facing closure.[MORE]
Future of 60 Qld-based ABC Learning centres uncertain
The future of 60 ABC Learning childcare centres in Qld remain under a cloud.[MORE]
Increase in child attacks on family
A survey shows violent attacks by abusive children on their mothers and siblings are on the rise. [MORE]
Lifeline for Levendale
The Premier has extended a lifeline to the Levendale Primary School in Tasmania's south-east.[MORE]
Changing attitudes: Down Syndrome terminations decline
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More UK parents than ever are deciding against terminating a pregnancy when they are told their baby will have Down Syndrome.[MORE]
Paid maternity leave 'will stimulate economy'
A public hearing in Sydney is looking at the Productivity Commission's paid maternity leave proposal.[MORE]
QCOSS makes budget pitch to Govt
The Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS) says the State Government should use its next budget to target child protection, community services and access to justice.[MORE]
Senate to probe childcare sector's future
The Senate has agreed to a request from the Greens to hold an inquiry into the future of the childcare sector in Australia.[MORE]
Police search for 12yr-old drink-drive accused
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a 12-year-old girl from Mount Isa, in north-west Queensland, who failed to appear in the Mount Isa Children's Court this morning.[MORE]
ABC Learning employees lobby for entitlements
ABC Learning childcare workers and their union are in Canberra to lobby the Federal Government to guarantee their entitlements.[MORE]
Govt promises comprehensive response to DOCS report
The New South Wales Community Services Minister, Linda Burney, says she acknowledges some Riverina residents have had bad experiences with the Department of Community Services (DOCS).[MORE]
