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Submission to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse – Consultation Paper on Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse in Out Of Home Care
Corporal punishment
Introduction It is lawful for parents in all Australian States and Territories to use "reasonable" corporal punishment to discipline their children. The corporal punishment used by parents must be carried out for the purpose of correction, control or discipline, and...
Study Shows Few People Speak to Neighbours – Linked to Poor Health
The latest research from Relationships Australia has revealed a low level of community participation among survey respondents, which, in other research, is linked to poor physical health and mental well-being.
Tell Us Your Neighbourhood Stories!
Australia’s annual celebration of community, Neighbour Day is just two weeks away! Now is the time to start organising your event or neighbourhood catch-up.
Gender inequality
Australia has made some progress towards gender equality in recent decades, particularly in areas such as education where the proportion of women attending university now outnumbers men. However, considerable disparity between the socio-economic circumstances of men...
Neighbour Day is Virtually Alive!
Australia’s annual celebration of community, Neighbour Day will be launched today with a virtual campaign reaching communities across the country.
It’s Time to Start Planning Your Neighbour Day event!
Thinking a street party, a community event or a neighbourhood Easter egg hunt would be the best way to celebrate this year’s Neighbour Day on Sunday, 27 of March? If so, now is a good time to start talking to your local council or shire.
Elevate and Celebrate in the Heart of the Hills
The Elevate Festival is a fabulous, free, family-friendly celebration of community taking place on Saturday, 27 February at Federation Park, Gumeracha in the Adelaide Hills from 4.00pm to 8.00pm. Festival goers will enjoy live music, entertainment, food and a number of free community workshops throughout the evening
Community participation
Social participation has been linked to the success and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities across a range of studies, with high levels of participation linked to better physical and mental wellbeing. Social participation includes participation in both...
Elder abuse
Elder abuse is any act within a relationship of trust that results in harm to an older person. The abuse may be emotional, psychological, financial, physical, sexual, or neglect. According to the World Health Organization, elder abuse is a violation of human rights...