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July 2021

Let’s hold off vaccinating children and teens against COVID-19. Prioritising adults is our best shot for now
Let’s hold off vaccinating children and teens against COVID-19. Prioritising adults is our best shot for now

Society & Culture

Let’s hold off vaccinating children and teens against COVID-19. Prioritising adults is our best shot for now

By Generation Next|2021-07-12T13:11:02+10:00July 12th, 2021|Categories: Society & Culture|

Fiona Russell, The University of Melbourne; Peter McIntyre, and Shidan Tosif, Murdoch Children's Research Institute Eighteen months into the COVID-19 pandemic, some countries that have achieved high vaccination coverage in adults have started vaccinating adolescents aged 12-15. Drivers to vaccinate children and adolescents include building confidence to open schools, preventing severe disease, and reducing transmission [...]

‘I’m scared we won’t have money for food’: how children cope with food insecurity in Australia
‘I’m scared we won’t have money for food’: how children cope with food insecurity in Australia

Society & Culture

‘I’m scared we won’t have money for food’: how children cope with food insecurity in Australia

By Generation Next|2021-07-12T12:56:58+10:00July 12th, 2021|Categories: Society & Culture|

Christina Mary Pollard, Curtin University; Stefania Velardo, Flinders University, and Sue Booth, Flinders University There is a deafening silence regarding household food insecurity in Australia, particularly when it comes to children. Food is a basic human right and the government’s response has been dismal and could even be considered a crime. Food insecurity is the [...]

The GN Podcast with Andrew Fuller: Bully Blocking – The Lack of Evidence-based Progress in this Area
The GN Podcast with Andrew Fuller: Bully Blocking – The Lack of Evidence-based Progress in this Area

Bullying, Podcast

The GN Podcast with Andrew Fuller: Bully Blocking – The Lack of Evidence-based Progress in this Area

By Generation Next|2024-01-17T15:15:28+11:00July 5th, 2021|Categories: Bullying, Podcast|Tags: Article|

In this episode: Why do people bully? The latest research on the effectiveness of interventions Suggestions for helping people who have been bullied Host: Andrew Fuller, Clinical Psychologist and Family Therapist, Speaker and Creator of My Learning Strengths Guest: Evelyn M. Field OAM, Psychologist; Best-selling Author; Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society www.bullying.com.au Total [...]

June 2021

Children are more than just a return on investment
Children are more than just a return on investment

Society & Culture

Children are more than just a return on investment

By Generation Next|2021-07-01T14:59:16+10:00June 28th, 2021|Categories: Society & Culture|

Dr Jeanne Marie Iorio and Professor Nicola Yelland If you spend just five minutes thinking about young children, how do you see them? Where do you see them? Playing on the playground? Being rocked to sleep? Holding hands with an adult as they take their first steps? Skipping down the pavement? But how often do [...]

Aussie kids are some of the least active in the world. We developed a cheap school program that gets results
Aussie kids are some of the least active in the world. We developed a cheap school program that gets results

Diet & Nutrition

Aussie kids are some of the least active in the world. We developed a cheap school program that gets results

By Generation Next|2021-06-28T15:22:09+10:00June 28th, 2021|Categories: Diet & Nutrition|

Taren Sanders, Australian Catholic University; Chris Lonsdale, Australian Catholic University; David Lubans, University of Newcastle; Michael Noetel, Australian Catholic University, and Philip D. Parker, Australian Catholic University Australian children are among the least active in the world. In a recent study, Aussie kids ranked 140th out of 146 countries for physical activity. And in 2018, [...]

The Senate has voted to reject critical race theory from the national curriculum. What is it, and why does it matter?
The Senate has voted to reject critical race theory from the national curriculum. What is it, and why does it matter?

Uncategorized

The Senate has voted to reject critical race theory from the national curriculum. What is it, and why does it matter?

By Generation Next|2021-06-28T15:20:16+10:00June 28th, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|

Leticia Anderson, Southern Cross University and Kathomi Gatwiri, Southern Cross University The Australian Senate yesterday voted in support of a motion calling on the federal government to reject critical race theory from the national curriculum. The motion was moved by Senator Pauline Hanson. Critical race theory, or CRT, is an academic theory developed primarily by [...]

Online learning has changed the way students work — we need to change definitions of ‘cheating’ too
Online learning has changed the way students work — we need to change definitions of ‘cheating’ too

Education

Online learning has changed the way students work — we need to change definitions of ‘cheating’ too

By Generation Next|2021-06-28T15:19:32+10:00June 28th, 2021|Categories: Education|

Linda Rowan, Massey University and Fiona Murray, Massey University As university students wait on their mid-year exam results, some will no doubt be thinking about more than just passing. Since COVID-19 pushed teaching and testing online last year, the issue of cheating has come into sharper focus. Recent reports of University of Auckland students allegedly [...]

‘You’re the best!’ Your belief in your kids’ academic ability can actually improve their grades
‘You’re the best!’ Your belief in your kids’ academic ability can actually improve their grades

Education

‘You’re the best!’ Your belief in your kids’ academic ability can actually improve their grades

By Generation Next|2021-06-28T14:58:28+10:00June 28th, 2021|Categories: Education|

Philip D. Parker, Australian Catholic University; Jake Anders, UCL; Rhiannon Parker, University of Sydney, and Taren Sanders, Australian Catholic University We have all met the parent who thinks their kid is the next Picasso or Einstein regardless of the evidence. But it’s hard to know if these beliefs are helpful or harmful. Overly optimistic parents [...]

The GN Podcast with Andrew Fuller: Relationships and Wellbeing
The GN Podcast with Andrew Fuller: Relationships and Wellbeing

Education, Podcast, Society & Culture

The GN Podcast with Andrew Fuller: Relationships and Wellbeing

By Generation Next|2021-08-30T12:06:08+10:00June 21st, 2021|Categories: Education, Podcast, Society & Culture|

In this episode: “Loneliness is the most dangerous circumstance one can find oneself.” What is a positive relationship, how do you go about forming it, and how do you nurture it? How do you deal with the changing nature of a relationship, and with the mistakes you inevitably make within the relationship, or that [...]

Lockdowns don’t get easier the more we have them. Melbourne, here are 6 tips to help you cope
Lockdowns don’t get easier the more we have them. Melbourne, here are 6 tips to help you cope

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Lockdowns don’t get easier the more we have them. Melbourne, here are 6 tips to help you cope

By Generation Next|2021-06-15T15:48:32+10:00June 11th, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|

Jill Newby, UNSW and Peter Baldwin, Black Dog Institute As Melbourne prepares to begin a second week of lockdown, it’s important to recognise the serious toll this is likely to take on many people’s mental health. Research during earlier COVID lockdowns in Australia found lockdowns were associated with poorer mental health, such as symptoms of [...]

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