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What Professor Cindy Blackstock can teach us about trusting children and ourselves

First Nations children's rights activist and 2022 International Childhood Trauma Conference speaker Cindy Blackstock recently said that adults need to trust children with the truth. "They can handle it," Blackstock told Dalhousie University earlier this year, even when the truth is uncomfortable or horrifying.

I’m a FASD specialist – Here are 5 things you should know about it

You might have seen recent ads about the risks of consuming alcohol in pregnancy and might be wondering why this issue is suddenly a focus in the media. “Every moment matters” is an awareness campaign by FARE, the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education.

A wake-up call for Australian early education: the need for comprehensive reform

Early childhood education reform in Australia needs more than fee caps. Explore workforce challenges, safety concerns, and urgent policy change.

Heartfelt stories

Heartfelt is a free, downloadable resource that brings together the voices of children who have experienced abuse and trauma. Through powerful stories of recovery and hope, it offers insight into their journeys and reminds us of the strength found in being heard, supported, and understood.

9 plain english principles of trauma-informed care

Discover nine plain-English principles of trauma-informed care to help children recover from abuse and neglect. Practical insights for carers, educators, and professionals working with traumatised young people.

Free play and well-being

Chris Hutchinson, from the Foundation's Parenting and Early Years Program, explores the importance of free play for children and why it is essential for a child's well-being.