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25.01.2022 Where is the Green Sheet? Coronavirus edition. Very, very clever!

25.01.2022 What impact is COVID-19 having on children? Check out the first report from COVID unmasked, a project members of our team have been working on with our colleagues from The University of Queensland https://www.childrens.health.qld.gov.au/covid-19-unmasked/

23.01.2022 A new survey is looking to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on younger kids and why its important not to assume that they will simply bounce back. Written by Dr Mira Vasileva and A/Prof Eva Alisic.

22.01.2022 'We are the Elders of tomorrow, hear our voice'. Today we celebrate National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day. #NATSIChildrensDay2020 #EldersOfTomorrow #StrongInCulture

22.01.2022 Great to have a youth co-design element in this COVID study we are involved in that is being led by the Burnet Institute. Please spread the word to any young people who may be interested.

22.01.2022 Bear is back in Berry's level 3 lockdown #3. Picture books are a useful resource for teachers and parents when tackling difficult or sensitive issues. Because COVID-19 has come upon us so quickly, there hasnt been time to commission, write and publish good quality childrens literature for this purpose. To fill this gap, Carol Mutch, a professor at the University of Auckland has put her educational and story-telling skills to work to tell the story of a toy bears time in lo...ckdown. Check it out!

22.01.2022 @CydaAu has released their report "Not even remotely fair: Experiences of students with disability during COVID-19" Schools were unable to provide or reduced dramatically the support for students in their education during the first COVID-19 lockdown with implications not only on learning outcomes but for the student's mental and social health & wellbeing. https://www.cyda.org.au//not-even-remotely-fair-experience

21.01.2022 A gorgeous video from the gang at Prior's Court in the U.K

20.01.2022 We stand in solidarity with those fighting for equality, equity and justice both here and abroad. Black lives matter. Aboriginal lives matter. It starts early and takes all of us to make a positive change. A great infographic from the US: http://www.childrenscommunityschool.org

19.01.2022 Our 2019 Annual Report is here! This report highlights the major achievements of the Jack Brockhoff Child Health and Wellbeing Program over the past year, as a tribute to the generosity and vision of the Jack Brockhoff Foundation. Take a read: http://go.unimelb.edu.au/4hvr

19.01.2022 CYDA has released our Report on CYDAs Education Survey 2020: As you may expect from the title: Not even remotely fair: Experiences of students with disability ...during COVID-19, schools were unable to provide or reduced dramatically support for students in their education during the first COVID-19 lockdown. The report shows 61% of respondents said they had received inadequate support so they could be included in education during remote learning. More than half said students with disability during the remote learning period: Did not have regular contact with their school to ensure the learning was accessible. Received learning materials from their school that were inaccessible. Were not adequately supported in their education. Of most concern was the complete withdrawal of vital supports to enable students to participate in education on an equal basis to their non-disabled peers including: 72% of students felt more socially isolated from their classmates (e.g. being excluded from working with their peers, not invited to Zoom/virtual classroom sessions). This is crucially important for inclusion in education. 44% of students lost access to learning support staff such as aides, or had support hours dramatically reduced. 38% of students lost access to supervision in their education 30% of students experienced reduced access to education equipment that helps them learn (e.g. particular technologies, furniture). The pandemic was also having a significant impact on mental health: just over half said either they or their student had suffered from poorer mental health due to remote learning. Link: https://www.cyda.org.au//not-even-remotely-fair-experience Article The Conversation Australia by Helen Dickinson, Professor, Public Service Research, UNSW, Catherine Smith, Lecturer, University of Melbourne and Sophie Yates, Postdoctoral Fellow, UNSW https://theconversation.com/only-one-fifth-of-school-studen #NotEvenRemotelyFair #CoalitionInclusiveEducation All Means All - The Australian Alliance for Inclusive Education Family Advocacy Imagine More JFA Purple Orange YDAS - Youth Disability Advocacy Service Youth Disability Advocacy Network - YDAN Down Syndrome Australia

19.01.2022 Childcare during the Victorian COVID-19 lock down has been challenging for many families and our colleagues at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education want to hear about these experiences. If you are Victorian and have a 1-6 year old child for whom you usually use childcare, click on the link below to have your voice heard. They would like to hear from as many people as possible, so please share!

19.01.2022 If you are aged between 18 and 25 years old and have a previous experience of a natural disaster as a child or teenager, you may be able to help us to help children and teenagers affected by the recent bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic. But we know these new events can be a painful reminder of past difficulties and we dont want to cause you stress so no problem at all if you feel it is not possible. The Youth Views on Disaster Recovery project seeks to develop support r...esources for children and teenagers that will be delivered to communities affected by disasters and COVID-19 in Australia. Were seeking 8 10 young adults who can attend two 2 3 videoconferences in groups or individually. Each meeting will last approximately 1 hour and will take place between May/June. This project is a collaboration between Smouldering Stump (a registered charity supporting children affected by natural disasters), the University of Melbourne and Australian Red Cross, and is funded by a Perpetual grant. For more information, please contact Katitza Marinkovic [email protected]

18.01.2022 #NRW2020 #InThisTogether2020

17.01.2022 Another #spoonville spotted - this time in Coburg! Is this in your neighbourhood?

17.01.2022 Thinking of our fellow Melbournians who are doing it tough with the current and impending restrictions in our beautiful city. We are trying to find joy in the little things in our local communities #mordialloc #lovewhereyoulive #lockdown #community

17.01.2022 Hello everyone, we need to talk very seriously about something. Ive noticed on social media lately some shady characters getting around all around Melbourne! ... They seem to be popping up everywhere and causing quite a STIR! If youve seen any of these brightly dressed characters and have a photo, please put a photos in the comments and let us know where they are so everyones on the lookout! These colourful characters are in Newport I am afraid the spoons are taking over! #Melbourneiloveyou

16.01.2022 We're working with The University of Melbourne to conduct research with people who were affected by the 2019/20 summer bushfires and who have been or are curren...tly in home-based quarantine or isolation for COVID-19. The results of the research are being used to recommend ways we can support people during this time. Participants will receive a Coles gift card for their time. Register here: https://redcap.burnet.edu.au/surveys/?s=T8WEAY8MX9 Find out more about the project here: https://burnet.edu.au/projects/432

15.01.2022 Bear is back in Berrys level 3 lockdown #3. Picture books are a useful resource for teachers and parents when tackling difficult or sensitive issues. Because COVID-19 has come upon us so quickly, there hasnt been time to commission, write and publish good quality childrens literature for this purpose. To fill this gap, Carol Mutch, a professor at the University of Auckland has put her educational and story-telling skills to work to tell the story of a toy bears time in lo...ckdown. Check it out!

15.01.2022 The CCW team are still discovering beauty in our neighbourhoods as we continue to work from home. This beautiful painting brightens up the dreariest of winter days #aspendale #rainbowtrail #covid19 #staysafe #community

14.01.2022 We have just heard about this Youth involvement in health research survey. It is designed to understand how young people think about working or getting involved in health research. It is being carried out by Dalberg, a global impact-focused consultancy firm, on behalf of the Wellcome Trust, a leading research-charity based in London. It is to be filled out by people between the ages of 10 and 24 years old and should take 5 min to complete.

14.01.2022 "I can see her and see her react to our voices and smile, which makes me feel good." A great piece from researchers from Western Sydney University's BabyLab, who have been exploring grandparent's experiences video calling their grandchildren to stay in touch during COVID-19.

13.01.2022 Dinosaurs are appearing in the suburbs! What interesting things have you seen on your walk? #melbourne #essendon #3040 #dinosaur #chalkart #covid #covid19 #lockdown #staystrong

13.01.2022 This great infographic for those involved in COVID-19 recovery planning to help inform discussions, applying the National Principles for Disaster Recovery to the COVID-19 recovery.

12.01.2022 Check out this colourful #spoonville spotted today! Has anyone seen a #spoonville whilst out exercising in their local #community? #victoria #COVID19Aus #covid19

12.01.2022 Today we remember the amazing Professor Elizabeth Waters. Liz was taken from us too soon 5 years ago but she continues to inspire us and her work has ongoing impacts - https://mspgh.unimelb.edu.au//publi/about/elizabeth-waters

12.01.2022 Our colleagues Dr Lauren Kosta and Prof Louise Harms have written an article about parenting after a disaster. Check it out in the latest ASMR newsletter.

12.01.2022 What impact is the pandemic having on families with young children? The COVID19 Unmasked study has just launched to answer this question. If you have children aged 1 to 5 years take the survey here https://is.gd/covid19_unmasked

11.01.2022 Happy Monday! What a lovely little Spoonville village. Have you seen some in your neighbour whilst exercising? #spoonville #community #victoria #strathmore #3040 #covid19 #melbourne

11.01.2022 We are very excited to share the Guide to Recovery Capitals (ReCap) with you! It is the first of a series of resources to guide people, organisations and governments managing disaster recovery - https://www.redcross.org.au/recap We are piloting the guide, so please don't hesitate to get in touch with any feedback. You can enter your email here if you would like to receive updates about the ReCap project (including the release of further resources): http://eepurl.com/g_lkd5... The guide has been created through an Australia-Aotearoa New Zealand collaboration, and there will be an edition tailored to each country, although both will have broader relevance to other locations. This edition is designed for use in Australia. Many thanks to all involved - Massey Massey University, Australian Red Cross, Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC and many more!

11.01.2022 The team at Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) have gathered a range of useful resources and information for young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds and those who are working with them during the COVID-19 outbreak.

11.01.2022 What makes Australian kids happy? How are they feeling right now? Our friends at Behind the News have just launched the 2020 Happiness Survey to find out! Calling all kids across Australia to take part in this survey! https://www.abc.net.au//fea/happiness-survey-2020/12795914

09.01.2022 Were working with The University of Melbourne to conduct research with people who were affected by the 2019/20 summer bushfires and who have been or are curren...tly in home-based quarantine or isolation for COVID-19. The results of the research are being used to recommend ways we can support people during this time. Participants will receive a Coles gift card for their time. Register here: https://redcap.burnet.edu.au/surveys/?s=T8WEAY8MX9 Find out more about the project here: https://burnet.edu.au/projects/432

09.01.2022 Our Director, Prof Lisa Gibbs will be part of an upcoming panel discussing how we can create environments to support children recovering from disasters. Register https://bit.ly/2TA3JHa

09.01.2022 We acknowledge we are working on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nations and pay our respects to Elders past and present. #NRW2020 #InThisTogether2020 #NationalReconciliationWeek

09.01.2022 Happy Monday! We are loving these illustrations from Oslo Davis capturing our new Zoom culture. Hope it brings you a laugh!

09.01.2022 A gorgeous video from the gang at Priors Court in the U.K

08.01.2022 "People with refugee backgrounds in Australia are at heightened risk during the pandemic, both in terms of susceptibility to infection and the impacts of response measures" Dr Karen Block writes about how COVID-19 will magnify existing health inequalities for refugees and people seeking asylum.

07.01.2022 3032 MARIBYRNONG. Week 2 of lockdown 2.0 #ccwcommunity #lockdown2020 #melbourne #community #lovewhereyoulive

06.01.2022 The Count Me In Project's summary of research results are available on the VicHealth #DoingSportDifferently page. http://go.unimelb.edu.au/339j We have also developed a tip sheet for #sportsclubs seeking to increase participation by young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds. http://go.unimelb.edu.au/q39j

05.01.2022 The Count Me In Projects summary of research results are available on the VicHealth #DoingSportDifferently page. http://go.unimelb.edu.au/339j We have also developed a tip sheet for #sportsclubs seeking to increase participation by young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds. http://go.unimelb.edu.au/q39j

05.01.2022 Picture books are a useful resource for teachers and parents when tackling difficult or sensitive issues. Because COVID-19 has come upon us so quickly, there hasnt been time to commission, write and publish good quality childrens literature for this purpose. To fill this gap, Carol Mutch, a professor at the University of Auckland has put her educational and story-telling skills to work to tell the story of a toy bears time in lockdown. Originally, a series of Facebook posts to entertain family and friends, Bears adventures have gone global. They are available here as a pdf that can be read on an electronic device.

04.01.2022 MYAN Australia has developed 'A day in the life' video series where young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds share the real narratives of them staying safe and healthy, supporting each other, their families and communities during COVID-19.

04.01.2022 Children need to be supported, nurtured and loved so they can reach their full potential. Yet in Australia, children as young as 10 can be arrested, charged and imprisoned. This is well below the minimum age of 14 recommended by the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child. In just one year across Australia close to 600 children aged 10 to 13 were imprisoned. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children make up 65% of children this young in prisons. It is time to #RaiseTheAge of criminal responsibility. This Monday 27th July, federal attorneys-general will consider whether to raise the age to 14 - if you support this change head to www.raisetheage.org.au to sign the petition.

04.01.2022 The past six months has seen Australians confront a catastrophic bushfire season followed immediately by a once-in-a-generation pandemic. Many children particularly in regional Victoria and New South Wales witnessed bushfires firsthand while others have seen images in the news of homes destroyed and livelihoods lost and now the effects of Covid 19 here and around the world. With so much disruption, what can parents and guardians, teachers and allied health professionals do to create supportive communities and build resilience and optimism in our children? Join us this Thursday to hear from expert panellists including our Director Prof Lisa Gibbs.

03.01.2022 MYAN Australia has developed A day in the life video series where young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds share the real narratives of them staying safe and healthy, supporting each other, their families and communities during COVID-19.

01.01.2022 Aloha everyone! Do you know who this team member is???

01.01.2022 We are the Elders of tomorrow, hear our voice. Today we celebrate National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Childrens Day. #NATSIChildrensDay2020 #EldersOfTomorrow #StrongInCulture

01.01.2022 Happy Friday! Last week Dr Karen Block was interviewed on Sports Community talking about the Count Me In Project. The project explored the best ways to overcome the barriers to sports participation for young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds.... VicHealth Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences at UniMelb