Did you know that in 1997, Dr. Seuss and Mrs. Geisel launched a national Dr. Seuss Immunization Awareness Campaign?

I didn't, but this is a neat look back at vaccine history! I've described them below so others can enjoy them as well  

source: https://vaxopedia.org/2022/02/16/dr-seuss-immunization-awareness-campaign/

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Victoria to become only state without dedicated helpline for parents
By Costa Haritos

After 25 years in operation, Victoria's Parentline service will shut on October 31 as the government withdraws funding.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-07/victoria-parentline-counselling-service-closed/105741118

#Parenting #MentalHealth #Children #ChildrensHealth #CostaHaritos

🧠 Children’s gut health is vital for their physical and mental wellbeing. Before age 4 or 5, their microbiome is still flexible and can be shaped by diet and lifestyle. In my latest article, I share 3 powerful ways to restore and protect children’s gut health — especially after antibiotics — and explain how diet influences up to 75% of microbiome variation.
🌿Read more: https://buff.ly/uMOwY7d

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Minister says SA didn't wait for incidents in Victoria 'to act' on childcare reform
By Kathryn Bermingham

South Australia's Education Minister believes there is more work to be done to boost safeguards within the childcare sector. He says well-trained staff would be the key to preventing "shocking things happening to kids".

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-05/south-australia-childcare-system-reform-stateline-blair-boyer/105733804

#ChildCare #Children #EarlyChildhoodEducationandCareServices #ChildrensHealth #StateandTerritoryGovernment #KathrynBermingham

What if your child is being bullied, but the school won't act?
By Fiona Blackwood

There can be a range of clues parents can pick up on when their child is being bullied. Here's how to approach it with your child, and how to advocate for them at school.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-05/what-to-do-when-your-child-is-being-bullied/105733732

#Parenting #ChildrensHealth #MentalWellbeing #Education #Bullying #FionaBlackwood

'Reasons I need to leave': 10yo bully victim lists how nothing is done
By Madeleine Rojahn

As federal and state governments devise a plan to address school bullying, a child in Tasmania escapes a distressing case of body-shaming, playground exclusion and cyber bullying.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-04/parents-want-hardline-school-bullying-tasmania-australia-inquiry/105526230

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Teen celebrates emotional grand final win after beating leukaemia
By Aaron Kelly

Two years ago, Ollie Miles never thought he would play footy again after being diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer. On the weekend, he kicked the final goal in his team's grand final win.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-02/ollie-miles-returns-to-footy-after-beating-leukaemia/105720520

#Leukaemia #Cancer #Blood #ChildrensHealth #RegionalCommunities #AaronKelly

"A baby whose mother was not vaccinated against whooping cough while pregnant has died after contracting the infection, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said.

The death, which occurred between January and June 2025, is the first fatal case of whooping cough in the UK this year."

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2xe5l4mn5o

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