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Social Media is changing — Are parents ready?
Social Media is changing — Are parents ready? Dr Rita Princi-Hubbard, Honorary CEO, Children and Media Australia. We need to prepare parents to help them prepare their children On December 10, long overdue reforms to children’s access to social media will finally...
Introducing Dr Rita Princi-Hubbard – Honorary CEO, Children and Media Australia
Introducing Dr Rita Princi-Hubbard – Honorary CEO, Children and Media Australia I am honoured to have been appointed Honorary CEO of Children and Media Australia (CMA). My professional career spans more than two decades as a Clinical Psychologist and educational...
Farewell and Thank you to an extraordinary trailblazer – CMA’s Honorary CEO, Barbara Biggins OAM CF – on her retirement
Farewell and Thank you to an extraordinary trailblazer – CMA's Honorary CEO, Barbara Biggins OAM CF – on her retirement Barbara has been an advocate for healthy use of screens for over 50 years, motivated by her strong belief (built on her research knowledge and...
The restriction of unhealthy food and drink advertising on South Australian Government Transit Assets policy
The restriction of unhealthy food and drink advertising on South Australian Government Transit Assets policy Marina Bowshall, Chief Executive, Preventive Health SA. Supporting children and families to eat well is essential for healthy growth and development,...
“It’s out of control…it’s insidious…it’s not okay!”: sexual harassment in schools
Melinda Tankard Reist, Movement Director, Collective Shout.“It’s out of control…it’s insidious…it’s not okay!”: sexual harassment in schools A couple of years ago, I found myself comparing notes on the increasing accounts of sexual harassment of female teachers and...
ACMA refuses to approve proposed FreeTV Code of Practice
ACMA refuses to approve proposed FreeTV Code of Practice Barbara Biggins OAM CF, Hon CEO, CMA, highlights ACMA's refusal to approve proposed FreeTV Code of Practice. In a welcome victory for groups like Children and Media Australia, and in a significant first, FreeTV...