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Last month saw a guilty plea in Australia’s first criminal prosecution for creating sexually explicit “deepfake” images without consent. The case comes after the government announced its intention last September to legislate against so-called “nudify” apps victimising both adults and children, and the eSafety Commission has been eager to publicise its actions against such apps …
A new research led by the University of New South Wales has found approximately 200 school-endorsed Android apps have been harvesting children’s data to third parties. These apps operate behind highly complex privacy policies with many teachers and parents unaware of their security risks. Image: Image Credit: RDNE Stock Project / Pexels Produced By: Toni …
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A study led by Monash University has found children who have recently had an infection may face a higher risk of stroke, particularly in the weeks following illness. Researchers say the findings highlight the importance of infection prevention and monitoring children closely after they recover. Image: Image: Unsplash/ Vitaly Gariev Produced By: Mayabi Aziz Featured …
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Victoria has passed landmark new laws to protect intersex children from unnecessary medical procedures. The reforms, will delay deferrable interventions until a young person can make their own informed decision, while introducing independent oversight of proposed treatments. Image: Image from Shutterstock Produced By: Moemina Shukur Featured In Story: Heather Corkhill – Director of Equality Australia’s …
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The Sydney Writers Festival is now calling all kids interested in storytelling to attend their Family Day. Next Sunday 23 November, the State Library of New South Wales will be hosting many authors and illustrators to sharpen children’s storytelling skills and elevate their imagination. Image: Image by Jacqui Manning and supplied by Sydney Writers …
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A new research found out there’s not enough representation of individuals living with disabilities in children’s book. The study, conducted by ECU, assessed 90 award listed children’s books, finding the depiction of disabled characters was virtually non-existent. Produced By: Fiona Bartholomaeus Featured In Story: Helen Adam – Associate Professor at the ECU’s School of Education …
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A new report reveals that one in five Australian children live with chronic pain, but many face delays of up to three years before getting a diagnosis. This persistent pain, lasting longer than three months, disrupt several parts of a child’s life, from school, friendships and wellbeing. For more information visit chronicpainaustralia.org.au/kids-in-pain/ Produced By: Moemina …
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The social media ban for Australians under the age of 16 will take effect in December this year, but a new survey says children prefer quality family time over screens. During Child Protection Week this week, a new national survey by Act for Kids found 41% of children aged 10 to 16 prefer face-to-face connection …
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