Harmful sexual behaviour between young people is a serious and complex issue that requires more than legal change to address. While new affirmative consent laws and education are important steps forward, we need to make an active group effort to share accountability for educating young people on deeper underlying issues, such as gender inequality and respectful relationships, to positively influence community attitudes.

You may be familiar with the senses of sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch, but have you heard of interoception? This sense helps children read their own body cues to understand how they are feeling before they react.

Online gambling poses unique risks to young people in out-of-home care, as they face heightened vulnerability due to trauma, self-regulation challenges, and limited adult support. Despite recent reforms targeting gambling harm, current protections fail to meet the specific needs of this group. This blog highlights why targeted intervention is crucial to safeguard young people in care from the pervasive lure of online gambling.