GPV/KCV applauds Sweden’s move to reduce “screen learning”.
Dear Reader, Moves taken by Sweden to replace books with computers has had a negative effect on learning experiences of children and young people. So 15 years later they are reversing this trend and have allocated millions of dollars to do so. GPV/KCV welcome comments about this move. Cheers Anne McLeish, OAM Director
The Commissioner calls for action to improve education provision in Victoria
Article by Sacha Payne, published 2 Jan 2025 on abc.net.org
One in three Aussie grandparents regularly babysit their grandkids but care is mostly falling on women
By Zena Chamas Wed 13 Nov abc.net.au/news/one-in-three-grandparents-are-regularly-babysitting-in-aus
Relationship Australia’s tips for supporting yourself and others through loneliness
Dear Reader, As loneliness comes into the spotlight it is important that we all do whatever we can to redress it, not only for our own sakes but also for those close to us and in our community. KCV endorses this paper issued by Relationships Australia and urges you to read and share it about. [...]
A new video from GPV/KCV on positive discipline
GPV/KCV is pleased to launch its video on positive discipline. It is a feature in the GPV/KCV campaign to ensure that physical punishment of children is made illegal across Australia. The video is a reminder that positive discipline can work and should be viewed in conjunction with reading written materials on positive discipline. Non-physical types [...]
GPV supports the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign
Grandmothers and grandmothers in Canada, Australia, the UK and US have rallied in response to the crisis faced by grandmothers in Africa as they struggle to raise millions of children orphaned by AIDS. Local groups are raising funds in their communities to support the life-enhancing programs run by grandmothers in Africa and the community-led organisations [...]