Families
A family approach to treating alcohol abuse
A radical new approach to curbing alcohol harm in Aboriginal communities was put forward at a national forum in Sydney......
Family Law Amendments
Intimate partner violence is the leading contributor to death, disability and illness in Victorian women aged fifteen to forty-four. Elly......
The Trouble with Adoption…
For many Australian couples, adopting a orphan child from an overseas country is an idea that seems positive for all......
Youngest mum of year ever inspires youth
The youngest ever Barnardos Mother of the Year has been announced for 2011. Twenty-five year old Rebecca Healy from Tennant......
Teenage Mums – Welfare or Work?
Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced plans to bring a tougher stance on Teenage Parents who recieve welfare, the plans being......
Population Control
Australian entrepreneur Dick Smith has suggested that Australian families be restricted to two children, and that the immigration intake be......
Reuniting Families for Fathers’ Day
On Fathers’ Day, most dads will be enjoying a Sunday sleep-in and unwrapping socks and jocks. But for some dads,......
Greens launch new policy to protect parents
The Greens launched their own childcare policy today to protect parents from the Rudd government’s proposed childcare rebate cuts. Greens......
Same Sex Surrogacy
Queensland deputy opposition leader, Lawrence Springborg this week introduced a Private members bill to Queensland parliament decriminalising altruistic surrogacy for......
Dads – the forgotten parent?
Over the last two years there has been a 37% increase in stay-at-home dads and yet it seems that all......