Family and Child Consultants

  Say the Number Out Loud - 559 In the heart of Australia's rich and diverse cultural tapestry, there lies a painful and unresolved issue that continues to cast a long shadow over the nation's conscience. Since the conclusion of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody in 1991, there have been 559 Aboriginal deaths in custody. Each of these individuals had a name, a family, and a life that was cherished and loved. The start of this year has already seen a continuation of this heartbreaking trend, with two more Indigenous lives lost in custody since January 1. These recent deaths serve as a stark reminder that the issue remains prevalent and urgent, demanding immediate attention and action. The Royal Commission was established with the hope of addressing the disproportionately high rate of Indigenous Australians dying in custody. It provided a comprehensive set of recommendations aimed at preventing further deaths and ensuring the fair and humane treatment of Indig...

Ah, the rollercoaster of parenting, where every day is a new adventure and occasionally, a lesson in humility. Or, as I like to call it, "Why Can't My Child Win Every Single Time?" Syndrome. Recently, an episode of the beloved children's show Bluey has caused quite the stir among parents on Facebook, and let me tell you, it's been more divisive than the last slice of pizza at a family gathering. The episode in question dared to suggest that not every child at a party game of "Parcel the Parcel" (a high-stakes game involving music, a wrapped prize, and a circle of kids who've had way too much sugar) wins a prize. Shocking, I know. The audacity of teaching our children that life isn't a conveyor belt of victory! The uproar was immediate, with comments ranging from "This is outrageous!" to "Won't somebody please think of the children?" Let's take a moment to unpack this, shall we? The Art of Losing: A Forgotten Craft Reme...