If your child has a FASD diagnosis, or you’re considering getting a diagnosis, it can feel daunting. But a diagnosis unlocks understanding and support. It’s not the end of the journey, it’s the beginning. Diagnosis opens the doors Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), often called a “hidden...
Details on how Australia’s social media ban for under-16s will work are finally becoming clear, writes Lisa M. Given The Australian government today released regulatory guidance on the social media minimum age law, which comes into effect on December 10. The law will restrict individuals under...
Hunter Bennett, writes that the term “Microdosing” originally meant taking tiny amounts of psychedelics (such as mushrooms) to enhance mood or performance, with fewer side effects. Natalia Lebendinskaia/Getty But the term has taken off to mean anything where you incorporate a much lower “dose” of something – and...
Heat, air quality, insurance costs: Ang Li,looks at how climate change is affecting our homes – and our health. This year, ten days of extreme heat in Europe killed roughly 2,300 people, severe flooding on the New South Wales coast left more than 48,000 stranded, and...
National guidelines are urgently needed to give clarity and consistency to the rules around surrogacy. For many Australians, surrogacy offers a precious pathway to parenthood. In Australia, surrogacy is altruistic only – meaning it’s not paid, beyond covering expenses – and often takes place between close friends or...
What families need to check for a Surrogacy Birth (hospital policies, legal paperwork, etc.) Before the Birth ✅ Legal agreements: Make sure you and your surrogate have a written surrogacy agreement, and both parties have had independent legal advice (a requirement in most states). ✅ Counselling sessions: Confirm...
Kate Woods’ new film Kangaroo is the heartwarming pick-me-up you didn’t know you needed, writes Chris Thompson The new Australian family film, Kangaroo, is a rare beast. It’s not just a movie for kids that adults can tolerate. It’s funny, heartfelt, emotionally authentic and ultimately uplifting. It’s...
Donna Hay's easy peanut butter and caramel fudge — great for a school holiday treat or the perfect fudge to wrap up for gifting (if it lasts that long!) Ingredients 150g unsalted butter, chopped ⅓ cup (80ml) single (pouring) cream 1 ⅓ cups (370g) smooth peanut...
In part two, Dr Sam Tormey explains how gestational diabetes is diagnosed, managed, and what it can mean for both mother and baby. How Gestational Diabetes is Detected A routine test often detects these higher-than-usual blood-glucose levels during pregnancy, before they actually cause any symptoms. The growing...
Katrina Germein writes about her son’s shyness and her efforts to help him socialise. The Lightning-Bolt Realisation A friend once told me that when her son turned three, she realised he wasn’t sporty. He preferred books and indoor play over running and kicking balls. That moment stayed...
