Introduction by Croakey: Getting the COVID-19 message right, about what to do and why it is so important, is hard enough when you are trying to reach adults, but have we been ignoring the n... Read more
Introduction by Croakey: Ensuring that all children – and especially those from poorer families – have access to quality childcare produces long-lasting health and social benefits. The Marmo... Read more
This week is World Antibiotic Awareness Week, an annual event that aims to draw attention to the effective use of antibiotics (a type of antimicrobial) in preventing and containing antimicro... Read more
First, the text of the apology by Prime Minister Scott Morrison to those who, while children, suffered abuse at the hands of those who claimed to care for them. Then selected reaction.... Read more
For many important child health conditions, the quality of care in Australia may not be optimal, according to a study recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (J... Read more
Seismic changes are needed in policy-making and service delivery to ensure a healthier early start for children, particularly for those growing up in poverty and disadvantage. This was one o... Read more
States and territories have been urged to lift the low age of criminal responsibility, to stop the remand of children as young as ten. The recommendation comes from Jesuit Social Services, w... Read more
Summer May Finlay writes: Western Australia is often in the headlines for policies that are harmful for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, most recently for hurtful comments by th... Read more
A stack of health-related inquiries and reports have been released that may be of interest to Croakey readers. Plus, some human rights ranting to follow… • The second interim report of... Read more
Marie McInerney reports: The centrality of culture to the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is emphasised in the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health P... Read more
