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Books About Grieving

Born in New Zealand and now living in Queensland, teacher and single mother of four Niki Burton has created a series of picture books to help children, parents and families deal with grief.

Epilepsy Awareness

Helen Whitehead, CEO of Epilepsy Queensland Inc., looks at how the condition can affect a child's everyday life, and what we can do to help.

That's The Spirit

Kokoda Challenge Association CEO Samantha Klintworth looks at how young people can reach their potential.

Grass Is Greener

Wellington Point author Alyssa Mulholland, aged nine, says her recently published lift-the-flap book Who's In The Grass? just came out of her head.

Easing The Way

Baby Bridges founder Geraldine McKinnon looks at how the program helps parents of young children with disabilities.

Addressing Anxiety

Psychologist and BRAVE-Online project manager Dr Bianca Berry writes about an initiative helping children with social anxiety.

Focusing On Autism

Professor Jacqueline Roberts reports on measures being taken to assist people with autism in Queensland.

Youthful Interactions

Sharon Worboys reports on a childcare centre located alongside an aged-care facility, which is benefiting young and old.

Separation Education

Vicki Englund reports on new trials of single-sex classes in State schools.

Changing Minds

Vicki Englund reports on trial programs helping children's brain development and wellbeing.

Queensland Floods Appeal 2013 - MEDIA RELEASE

Flood-affected Queenslanders whose homes were uninhabitable can now apply for assistance funding from the Queensland Floods Appeal 2013.

Kidsafe Queensland: Home Safety After The Floods - MEDIA RELEASE

Prepared by Kidsafe Queensland and Professor John Pearn, Senior Paediatrician RCH

Bonding Over Babies

Vicki Englund writes about the value of mothers' groups.

Fostering Futures

Foster care can be both tough and rewarding, writes Vicki Englund.

A Better Start to Learning

Breakfast clubs are helping to address a need in some of Brisbane's schools, writes Anne Lynch.

Protective Program

The Adopt-a-Cop program is bringing local police officers and schoolchildren together for education and community building, with positive results, writes Amanda Sanderson.

Wake-up Call

Families are being urged to get fire-smart and avoid potential tragedy in the home, writes Amanda Sanderson.

Playgrounds For All

Brisbane City Council wants to make the city's playgrounds accessible and enjoyable for all children, writes Amanda Sanderson.

Of Birth And Books

Innovative support programs are helping teenage parents to finish school and care for their children, writes Amanda Sanderson.

Kindergarten In Queensland