Griffith University
Older teens entering care often overlooked
There is an urgent need for better support for older teenagers entering care for the first time, new Griffith University research has found.
Children’s mental health
Macquarie University
Gaming addiction starts in primary school as screen time soars: new research
A new study has found children as young as 10 show clinical-level gaming disorder, which researchers say could affect 100,000 Australian children, with a further 350,000 at risk of smartphone addiction.
Edith Cowan University
Parents key to unlocking love of writing in kids
A new study from Edith Cowan University shows parental involvement is a key motivator in children's writing outcomes – for better or worse.
University of the Sunshine Coast
The Power of Sleep: Supporting mental health in First Nations children
A five-year national research project led by the University of the Sunshine Coast is aiming to improve the mental health of First Nations children through better sleep.
University of Southern Queensland
Fight against children’s mental health crisis gains Momentum
A free online mental health platform co-designed by young people, for young people has been launched to tackle the ongoing children’s mental health crisis.