Understanding the unique health and wellbeing challenges facing our young people and how they can be met.

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Listen to the kids

Posted on by Shridevi

Last Friday I spent the day at the Student Wellbeing Action Network (SWAN) Symposium co-hosted by Wellbeing Australia … Read More »

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Schools put students in charge of own technical support

Posted on by Dr Ramesh Manocha

As companies debate the merits of allowing employees to bring their own smartphones and computers to work, another … Read More »

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10 Smart Things I’ve Learned from People Who Never Went to College

Posted on by Dr Ramesh Manocha

From an early age my perspective was steeped in wisdom from those who never went to college, but … Read More »

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Doctors want to redefine autism

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The first time in nearly two decades, experts want to rewrite the definition of autism. Some parents fear … Read More »

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How healthy is the wellbeing of our youth?

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“There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its … Read More »

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Teens say social media a positive in their lives

Posted on by Dr Ramesh Manocha

For the vast majority of teens, using social-media sites and texting has become a part of daily life, … Read More »

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How to help kids who are hooked on online gaming

Posted on by Helen Splarn

97% of children play video games* 2% are addicted The recent story of an Adelaide mother who is … Read More »

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Testing Testing 1,2,3

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As the Fairfax media reports that more parents than ever were withdrawing their kids from the annual NAPLAN … Read More »

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Internet addiction

Posted on by Dr Ramesh Manocha
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Education and Wellbeing Q&A Promotion

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On Wednesday 14th November at 7pm AEDT (6pm in Brisbane, 4pm in Perth & 8am in London) PLANE … Read More »

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