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FASD can cause ADHD, autism and other neurological conditions. This year World FASD Day is on September 9th and important to raise awareness of FASD because many studies have linked alcohol consumption by pregnant women with several developmental problems in babies. Foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs), which include foetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), alcohol-related birth defects [...]
It is a case of the media not being sensitive to, or taking responsibility for the impact they have on their viewers, especially young impressionable girls. This time it is the case of a teenage model, who is appearing on Australia’s Top Model, being bullied by the judges for being too fat. Yet this young [...]
Every hour of TV watched by the over 25’s could shorten their life by 22 minutes. A recent study carried out in Australia and published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine has found that watching too much television could shorten your life. Dr Lennert Veerman, from the School of Population Health at the University [...]
Mental Health & Wellbeing of Young People 2011. For Education, Health and Welfare Professionals. PERTH ALL SPEAKERS WILL DELIVER THEIR PRESENTATIONS LIVE AND IN PERSON AT THE VENUE! Australia’s leading experts will be in Perth to present to you in person, authoritative and up-to-date information on current issues surrounding young people today! Please advise your [...]
The growing use of social media by young people has redefined how teenagers interact with each other and their community. For most teenagers it is a way of keeping in touch with friends, but for some it is a powerful tool capable of inflicting great pain and anguish. Social media networking sites such as Facebook, [...]
A new study Recurrence Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Baby Siblings Research Consortium Study has found that younger siblings of children with Autism face a greater risk of also suffering from the disorder. The study followed a group of infants until they reached 36 months whose older siblings suffered from autism spectrum disorders (ASD). [...]
A recent study Spiritual Beliefs Associated with Better Drinking Outcomes by Steven Dubovsky, MD has found that people who have a religious or spiritual aspect to their lives are more able to have a balanced approach to potentially addictive substances such as alcohol and drugs. The study found that “Changes in beliefs over 6 months [...]
30,000 Australian children were proven to have been abused or neglected in 2009*. This year National Child Protection Week falls between September 4 and 10 2011. This year's theme is Play Your Part to keep children safe. National Child Protection Week is a national campaign held annually throughout Australia to raise awareness of child abuse [...]
Leading experts including the AER Foundation are urging the Federal Government to make new alcohol health warning labels mandatory to help reduce the harms caused by alcohol. They want to get the message out there that drinking any alcohol can harm unborn babies, damage young developing brains and increase the risk of cancer. The Australia and New [...]
Net Savvy: Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY) The Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY) is a national non-profit organisation of more than 1,500 members (organisations and individuals), working to create better futures for Australia's children and young people. ARACY pioneers preventive action to improve the health and wellbeing of children [...]
