A memorial to parents, adoptees and families who suffered loss through forced adoptions was unveiled by Premier Jay Weatherill on Thursday 14 July, four years after he apologised in State Parliament for policies that allowed the forced removal of children from their mothers.
Children & Young People
Legal letdown: Gran fears for her family
A reader worries about her grandchildren after psychologist’s reports appear to be ignored.
How can we reach troubled teenage son?
My son has reached those difficult teenage years.
Childhood Trauma Conference Wrap Up
Thirteen Relationships Australia SA staff attended the Childhood Trauma Conference in Melbourne from 6-10 June. This international conference focuses on innovation in therapeutic approaches with children, young people and families, and draws over 2000 delegates from around the world. Our staff had the opportunity to listen to seminal thinkers such as Dan Siegel, Pat Ogden, Judy Atkinson, Vittorio Gallese, Russell Meares and many others. Continue Reading
SWAPv Inaugural Conference, 13 – 15 July
Enhancing child and adolescent well-being and preventing violence in school and early childhood settings
Over three days the Student Wellbeing and Prevention of Violence Centre (SWAPv) brings together national and international researchers in the field of promoting student wellbeing, positive mental health, preventing violence and aggression, bullying and cyberbullying, and other related fields.
RASA staff to hear latest innovations in child trauma
Thirteen RASA staff will hear the latest innovations and discoveries in child trauma this week. The Childhood Trauma conference, which opens today in Melbourne, brings international speakers for workshops, presentations and panel sessions. Continue Reading
Mother’s concern over testing times
A mother is worried about the emphasis on study for NAPLAN tests at her children’s school.
Son’s gaming passion is taking over
A reader is worried about the amount of time her teenage son is spending playing computer games.
Views differ on how much skin to show
How certain situations with teenagers are an opportunity to focus on building and strengthening the relationship.
Support call
Support and social groups for parents with an only child.