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In a ‘me’ world where the media is constantly telling young people that they can be anything they want to be, or have anything they want to have, it is difficult for parents to teach a sense of ‘other’ to their children. In an effort to teach self esteem we have inadvertently installed a need [...]
A study carried out in America, Binge drinking in the preconception period and the risk of unintended pregnancy: implications for women and their children, has shown that up to 14% of unintended pregnancies were associated with alcohol consumption. The Study’s objective was to investigate the relationship between unintended pregnancies and binge drinking. Binge drinking was [...]
For as long as alcohol fuelled violence and anti-social behaviour continue within Australian society because of our drinking culture, it will be necessary to carry out initiatives like Operation Unite. Operation Unite lasted over 2 nights in early May in the city of Knox and Syndham in Melbourne and regionally in Bendigo and Shepparton. Deputy [...]
A study, Playing a computer game during lunch affects fullness, memory for lunch, and later snack intake, which was recently published in America has examined the connection between eating while distracted and still, with putting on weight. The researchers took 44 people and split them into 2 groups. One group was served lunch while playing [...]
May 30 marks the beginning of National Cyber Security Awareness Week. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) will be coordinating 9 Cybersmart Detectives activities across Australia during the week to promote Cyber Security Awareness Week. Cybersmart Detectives is a free online activity that encourages students to learn about cybersafety in safe, school-based environments. [...]
This is a free seminar that is open to the public, especially parents and care givers. Seats are limited. You must register and have a ticket to gain entry. Where: St Mary’s College, Mary Street, Woodend, Ipswich QLD When: Sunday 22 May 2011 HOW TO GET A TICKET Phone The Base Youth Agency on 07 3818 [...]
Facts and figures showing the influence marketing campaigns have on young American drinkers highlight the alarming lengths that the alcohol industry will go to in order to capture the teen market. The drinking habits of young people in Australia are very similar to their counter parts in the USA. These facts reflect a growing trend [...]
From tiny tots to late teens, children are being affected by sexualisation and media messages about weight, looks, clothes and behaviour. The harm is real, and not just to girls. Come and hear some of Australia's best speakers on children and teens, the issues and what can be done, at this seminar for parents and [...]
Admission to this talk is by donation. Gail Dines will be in Sydney as special guest of the Sydney Writers Festival where she will be involved with many events. She is also hosting a special talk sponsored by Collective Shout. She will also be talking in Melbourne. At the forefront of the study of pornography [...]
Dr Joe Tucci raised a very interesting question recently in his article; Dad, how do you make sex last longer? What kind of affect is sexualised advertising having on young children? Is it indeed shaping their understanding and acceptance of what the grown-ups world is all about? Dr Joe Tucci is no stranger to dealing [...]
