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The Young People and Sexting in Australia study

Posted on by Dr Ramesh Manocha

While the age of consent to sexual activity is 16 in NSW, naked or semi-naked pictures of those … Read More »

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Time for leadership on alcohol

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The problem lies in the ease with which people can get their hands on unlimited supplies of alcohol … Read More »

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Doctors tired of alcohol damage

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”Surgeons are now spending an inordinate amount of time on alcohol-related injuries,” Professor Grigg, a vascular surgeon and … Read More »

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Schools put students in charge of own technical support

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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

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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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How to safeguard teenagers in the world of technology

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So Christmas is over and many young people will now be the proud owners of some sort of … Read More »

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INSPIRING THE ‘RACER’ IN ADOLESCENT LEARNERS

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Teachers – is there something missing in how you are connecting with your students – those kids in … Read More »

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TV watching linked to bad behaviour

Posted on by Dr Ramesh Manocha

Children and adolescents who watch a lot of television are more likely to become involved in antisocial and … Read More »

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