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Children

Campaign launched to find desperately needed foster parents

For more than two years, 11-year-old Ollie has been living in temporary accommodation, cared for by a rotating roster of youth workers. Source: Region Illawarra.

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Research shows one in 10 young Australians sexually harassed by peers 

One in 10 Australians has been sexually harassed by a peer during their childhood, new Australian Catholic University-led research shows.

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Pope tells children they can make world better, one small step at a time

Making the world a better place for everyone starts with prayer and little steps like saying hello, sorry or thank you, Pope Francis said in a letter to the world’s children. Source: CNS.

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Screens setting back language skills of toddlers, study finds

The average toddler is missing out on hearing more than 1000 words spoken by an adult each day due to screen time, setting back their language skills, a first-of-its kind study has found. Source: The Guardian.