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A call to action on child maltreatment
Exploring the impact of the groundbreaking Australian Child Maltreatment Study, with ACU's Professor Daryl Higgins.
Singing the praises of a uni choir
Research shows that singing in a choir promotes wellness. For two ACU students with disabilities, choir provides so much more.
Helping to transform lives
Youssef Taouk is a true believer in Clemente, a unique humanities course for marginalised Australians.
Are smartphones schoolyard heroes or villains?
Amid fears over mobile phone addiction, legislators have moved to ban the devices in schools. But will the bans work?
Helping students through the year that changed us all
Psychologist Samantha Whitehead on how ACU’s Counselling and Disability Service has assisted students through the pandemic.
Tackling the trend towards gendered disrespect
Peer sexual assault is rife in Australian schools. We spoke to an ACU researcher whose work aims to reverse the trend.
Can media literacy make young people happier and healthier?
Exploring digital flourishing with Dr Chloe Gordon, the ACU researcher who is pushing the boundaries of media literacy education.
The missing piece of the puzzle in giftedness education
Educational psychologist John Munro discusses how to identify, understand and nurture gifted children.
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