June 29th 2007 by user2 in Child Abuse
Article By Leigh Fraser-Gray
Heard this one? A terminal cardiac patient is admitted for heart transplant surgery.
The Doctor advises, “you’re in luck, two hearts just became available, so you will get to choose which one you want. One belonged to a Corporate Business Executive and the other to a Social Worker“.
The Patient quickly responds, “I […]
June 29th 2007 by Megan Bayliss in Child Safety & Protection
Article by Megan Bayliss.
The Laura Dance Festival, an international event showcasing Australian Aboriginal dance and culture, far exceeded their intentions of remaining drug and alcohol free. In the current Aussie political climate of reacting to Indigenous child abuse, the Laura Dance Festival supported that not all Aboriginal people abuse their children and that child abuse is […]
June 26th 2007 by Lisa in Child Abuse
Article by: Sunshine Girl On A Rainy Day
The very best books for young adults are those that capture their interest, engage them with humor — and offer them valuable insights into human relationships.
I have recently been very impressed by the creativity and talents of three Australian authors, who specialize in fiction for teens.
JACYLN MORIARTY
All three […]
June 25th 2007 by Rebekah in Child Safety & Protection, Child Abuse
An untold story
From the heart of someone who knows what it is like to feel the pain of sexual abuse
The following is a song written by a young woman who was sexually abused as a child. I have sought her permission to release this song to the forum so that others can share her experiences […]
June 24th 2007 by user2 in Child Abuse
Keran Thomas - Birdwing Therapies
On June 14 and 15 I have had the pleasure of going to Sydney to attend the Happiness and Its Causes Conference held at the Convention Centre in Darling Harbour. I found the conference to be really interesting, especially hearing new perspectives about the wellbeing and mental health of children and young people. […]