The following information was sent to one of our board members by Centrelink Grandparents Advisor. FYI: A foster child will usually have their own Medicare card. This is provided to the Carer when a foster child goes into their care and then returned to CPFS if the child leaves their care. CPFS or the case-worker…
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Most people who have cared for children can recall a time that the child has reacted as if the world is going to end as a reasonable response to something trivial, such as, their sandwich being cut into triangles rather than squares, or their zip not zip- ping up any further. They may have requested…
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Many of us engage in social media and enjoy our usage. However it is a common area of concern and dispute for parents and carers when contemplating young people and children using social media…. Are they being safe online? Are they bullying others or being bullied online? Will they be targeted by a predator? Are…
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“Handwriting supports the brain’s creative functions, which are extremely important for creative writing.” -Emma Waldman, a grammar tutor from Essays on Time The benefits and convenience of smart-devices (iPads, smart phones etc) in children’s education have been widely accepted and the use of such devices is increasing. However recent studies from two American Universities…
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