PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
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...
Kids need less exposure to alcohol ads
Kids need less exposure to alcohol ads Barbara Biggins OAM CF, Hon CEO, CMA, highlights possible changes to TV advertising which will allow even more alcohol advertising. Recent research commissioned by FARE and Cancer Council WA (see Top News this issue) has shown...
Put Down the Phone and Pick Up the Moment: Rethink Children’s Device Use
Angela Falkenberg, President of the Australian Primary Principals Association.Put Down the Phone and Pick Up the Moment: Rethink Children's Device Use Take a moment and really think: what might your child be missing while you’re scrolling? Or perhaps more...