by Max Arnold | Sep 8, 2023 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, Sport
Kiama hosted Australia’s best junior surfers last weekend for the the first round of the Woolworths Surfer Grom Competition. The series includes ten competitions along the Australian coast throughout the summer season, with categories U8s—U14s. Over 90 young...
by Leah Smith | Jun 17, 2020 | News
There are fears that children with disabilities may suffer a reduced quality of life following a reliance on video based therapies during the pandemic. With the majority of face-to-face sessions being cancelled to protect the health of providers and clients, most...
by Kass Rogan | May 13, 2020 | News, Tech & Research
Childhood researchers are concerned the COVID-19 pandemic could have long-term impacts on children’s sleep, physical activity and screen time. Researchers from 15 countries outlined the impact the pandemic was having on children’s health around the world in a...
by Ella Molinia | Jun 4, 2019 | News, Tech & Research
A global study has found too many advertisements aired during children’s peak viewing times are promoting junk food and drink, against World Health Organisation recommendations. The study focused on data retrieved from 22 countries across the Asia Pacific, Europe,...
by Jackson Mcgrath | May 2, 2018 | Tech & Research
A world-first study at University of Wollongong has shone a light on the impact of children exposed to unhealthy food advertisements. The research, led by PhD student Jenny Norman at UOW’s Early Start and School of Health and Society, has revealed children eat more...
