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  1. 26 September 2023 - Health & Medicine

    The new approach keeping Aboriginal children out of child protection

    Trials of Indigenous self-management are helping to reduce the number Australian Aboriginal children in child protection says University of Melbourne research.

  2. 20 July 2023 - Humanities

    A doll is just a doll is just a doll

    The Barbie movie has renewed debate about the message she sends and feminism – but a University of Melbourne expert says it's a fallacy of plastic role models

  3. 19 July 2023 - Learning & Teaching

    The World Cup is a once-in-a-generation chance to inspire Australia’s kids

    The Matildas playing in the Women’s World Cup is a unique opportunity to get children – particularly girls ­– into sport, says a University of Melbourne expert.

  4. 2 June 2023 - Learning & Teaching

    Bush kinder turns nature novices into eco-experts

    Immersing young children in nature gives them awareness of their world and skills they will carry through life, says a University of Melbourne expert

  5. 22 May 2023 - Learning & Teaching

    Are the kids OK?

    A new survey by University of Melbourne researchers has found that more and more young people are reporting poor mental health and uncertainty about the future

  6. 3 May 2023 - Health & Wellbeing

    It’s time to ban corporal punishment of kids in Australia

    Children have the right to be safe from violence – Australia’s corporal punishment legislation needs to catch up, says University of Melbourne expert.

  7. 15 July 2022 - Legal Affairs

    Australia’s courts and gender dysphoria

    Australia’s courts oversee the treatment for some children experiencing gender dysphoria, but University of Melbourne research asks if there's an alternative.

  8. 5 May 2022 - Health & Wellbeing

    We have to stop child sexual abuse before it happens

    A University of Melbourne expert says the shorter sentences handed down for child sexual abuse in Australia tells us the system isn’t working and has to change

  9. 3 May 2022 - Health & Medicine

    Uncovering the triggers of severe COVID-19 in kids

    New University of Melbourne research finds that proteins in the blood may tell us the triggers of severe COVID-19 in children.

  10. 31 December 2021 - Learning & Teaching

    What we know about our children after 2021

    2021 brought challenges for children, parents, carers and educators; University of Melbourne experts discuss what we need to focus on for the future