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Media Coverage - 2005
| Media | Item | Date |
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Early aptitude for walking (Sydney Morning Herald) |
CCCH's Frank Oberklaid comments on a UK study that has found that an early aptitude for walking may be a sign of higher intelligence | 24/12/05 |
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AEDI (Radio National 'Life Matters') |
Interview with two communities (Mirrabooka and Broadmeadows) involved in CCCH's Australian Early Development Index. | 12/12/05 |
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Poverty (The Age) |
CCCH's Jill Sewell explains the existence of a social gradient of health in an article on poverty in Australia. | 6/12/05 |
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Childhood obesity (Vic Doc) |
CCCH's Michele Campbell on the growing problems of childhood obesity and discusses CCCH's PEAS Kids Growth Study. | 1/12/05 |
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AEDI findings (Radio National 'Life Matters') |
CCCH's Frank Oberklaid is interviewed on the findings of the Australian Early Development Index, a tool that measures children's developmental progress as they enter school. | 29/11/05 |
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AEDI findings (Medical News Today) |
The Centre launches the findings of the Australian Early Development Index, a tool that measures children's developmental progress as they enter school. | 29/11/05 |
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Circumcision (Sunday Herald Sun) |
CCCH's Frank Oberklaid comments on the debate around circumcision in the newspaper's regular 'Child's Play' column. | 27/11/05 |
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AEDI findings (The Age) |
CCCH, together with the Minister for Family & Community Services, launches the findings of the Australian Early Development Index, a tool that measures children's developmental progress as they enter school | 24/11/05 |
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AEDI findings (The West Australian) |
CCCH, together with the Minister for Family & Community Services, launches the findings of the Australian Early Development Index, a tool that measures children's developmental progress as they enter school. | 24/11/05 |
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AEDI findings (Nova Radio network - |
CCCH, together with the Minister for Family & Community Services, launches the findings of the Australian Early Development Index, a tool that measures children's developmental progress as they enter school. | 24/11/05 |
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AEDI findings (Radio 4BC Sky/ |
CCCH, together with the Minister for Family & Community Services, launches the findings of the Australian Early Development Index, a tool that measures children's developmental progress as they enter school. | 24/11/05 |
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AEDI findings (Australian Radio Network) |
CCCH, together with the Minister for Family & Community Services, launches the findings of the Australian Early Development Index, a tool that measures children's developmental progress as they enter school. | 24/11/05 |
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Newborns (Sunday Herald Sun) |
CCCH's Frank Oberklaid advises against trying to get newborns into strict routines. | 13/11/05 |
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Biopsychosocial model (Australian Doctor) |
CCCH's Frank Oberklaid and Dr Daryl Efron recommend doctors use a biopsychosocial model when working with children and their families, in their regular section 'Practical Paediatrics'. | October 2005 |
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Childhood obesity (Australian Doctor) |
CCCH's Frank Oberklaid comments on recent remarks on childhood obesity made by the Federal Health Minister on the ABC's Four Corners programme. | 28/10/05 |
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Early childhood fun day (East Gippsland News) |
CCCH helps organise an early childhood fun day in Lakes Entrance to mark Children's Week, which kicked off on October 22. | 19/10/05 |
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Protecting children's skin (Sunday Herald Sun) |
CCCH's Dr Daryl Efron on the importance of children protecting their skin from sun damage. | 16/10/05 |
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Reducing toddler tantrums (Sunday Herald Sun) |
CCCH's Professor Oberklaid offers tips on how to reduce toddler tantrums on car trips. | 9/10/05 |
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Let's Read (Kyabram Free Press) |
Let's Read, CCCH's early childhood literacy initiative, is launched in Kyabram by the Hon Dr Sharman Stone. | 4/10/05 |
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Breastfeeding habits (South Morang Star) |
CCCH's Frank Oberklaid comments on a State Government study that identified distinctive differences in breastfeeding habits across Melbourne. | 4/10/05 |
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Breastfeeding habits (Thomastown Star) |
CCCH's Frank Oberklaid comments on a State Government study that identified distinctive differences in breastfeeding habits across Melbourne. | 4/10/05 |
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Breastfeeding habits (Whittlesea Star) |
CCCH's Frank Oberklaid comments on a State Government study that identified distinctive differences in breastfeeding habits across Melbourne. | 4/10/05 |
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Speech development (Sunday Herald Sun) |
CCCH's Daryl Efron on children's different rates of speech development. | 2/10/05 |
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Children's education (Mother & Baby magazine) |
CCCH's Frank Oberklaid is interviewed on whether hot-housing our children's education has any impact on their development. | Oct/Nov 2005 |
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ADHD and fish oil (Medical Observer) |
CCCH's Daryl Efron comments on a study that has shown that fish oil can help children with ADHD. | 30/9/05 |
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Occasional aggressive behaviour (Sunday Herald-Sun) |
CCCH's Frank Oberklaid says that occasional aggressive behaviour is common in toddlers | 25/9/05 |
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Let's Read (Sydney's Child) |
CCCH launches its Let's Read, early childhood literacy initiative, in partnership with The Smith Family. | September 2005 |
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Developmental delay (Australian Family Physician) |
4-page article on developmental delay quoting CCCH's Frank Oberklaid and Daryl Efron. | September 2005 |
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Childhood obesity (Australian Family Physician) |
4-page article on childhood obesity quoting CCCH's Bibi Gerner and Zoe McCallum of the Royal Children's Hospital. | September 2005 |
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Breastfeeding prevalence (The Age) |
CCCH's Frank Oberklaid comments on a State Government report on breastfeeding prevalence. | 21/9/05 |
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Stemming childhood obesity (West Australian) |
CCCH is studying adiposity rebound in more than 300 children in an effort to stem childhood obesity. | 21/9/05 |
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Let's Read (Wangaratta Chronicle) |
A seminar to promote Let's Read, CCCH's early literacy initiative, was recently held in Wangaratta. | 19/9/05 |
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Toddler meal times (Sunday Herald Sun) |
CCCH's Dr Daryl Efron on toddler meal times. | 18/9/05 |
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Ritalin added to PBS (Retail Pharmacy) |
CCCH's Daryl Efron welcomes the news that ADHD drug, Ritalin is to be added to the PBS. | 16/9/05 |
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Stemming childhood obesity (Herald Sun) |
CCCH is involving GPs in its effort to stem childhood obesity through its Live, Eat & Play program. | 15/9/05 |
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Childhood asthma (Practical Parenting) |
CCCH's Dr Daryl Efron on management of childhood asthma. | 14/9/05 |
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Health and wellbeing of (Sunday Age) |
CCCH's Frank Oberklaid comments on the recently published book 'Children of the Lucky Country? and on the deteriorating health and wellbeing of Australia's children. | 11/9/05 |
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Controlled crying (The Australian) |
CCCH's infant sleep study has found that controlled crying can improve infant sleep problems and maternal postnatal depression. | 10/9/05 |
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Let's Read (The Australian) |
Reading to children feeds the brain, according to early childhood experts, including CCCH's Frank Oberklaid who speaks about Let's Read. | 10/9/05 |
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Let's Read (Wangaratta Chronicle) |
A seminar to promote Let's Read, CCCH's early literacy initiative, will be held in Wangaratta on 14/9/05. | 9/9/05 |
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Parent's perception of obesity (Australian Doctor) |
A study by CCCH has found that most parents of overweight or obese preschoolers do not think their children have a problem, according to lead researcher, Dr Michele Campbell. | 5/9/05 |
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Coughs and colds (Sunday Herald Sun) |
Daryl Efron on children's coughs and colds. | 4/9/05 |
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Australian literacy levels (Sunday Herald Sun) |
CCCH's Frank Oberklaid comments on Australian literacy levels and urgent need for new approach. | 4/9/05 |
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Spend time with children (Herald Sun) |
CCCH's Frank Oberklaid suggests the perfect gift for Father's Day: spending time with their children. | 1/9/05 |
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Let's Read (Sydney Morning Herald) |
CCCH launches its Let's Read, early childhood literacy initiative in partnership with The Smith Family. Interview with CCCH's Frank Oberklaid. | 1/9/05 |
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Let's Read (Logan West Leader, Qld) |
CCCH launches its Let's Read, early childhood literacy initiative in partnership with The Smith Family. Interview with CCCH's Frank Oberklaid. | 7/9/05 |
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Let's Read (Westside News, Qld) |
CCCH launches its Let's Read, early childhood literacy initiative in partnership with The Smith Family. Interview with CCCH's Frank Oberklaid. | 7/9/05 |
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Let's Read (Albert & Logan News, Qld) |
CCCH launches its Let's Read, early childhood literacy initiative in partnership with The Smith Family. Interview with CCCH's Frank Oberklaid. | 31/8/05 |
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Let's Read (Daily Liberal, NSW) |
CCCH launches its Let's Read, early childhood literacy initiative in partnership with The Smith Family. Interview with CCCH's Frank Oberklaid. | 30/8/05 |
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Let's Read (Wimmera Mail Times, Victoria) |
CCCH launches its Let's Read, early childhood literacy initiative in partnership with The Smith Family. Interview with CCCH's Frank Oberklaid. | 29/8/05 |
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Let's Read (Sunshine Coast Daily, Qld) |
CCCH launches its Let's Read, early childhood literacy initiative in partnership with The Smith Family. | 27/8/05 |
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Let's Read (Northern Star, NSW) |
Kay Patterson, Minister for Family & Community Services, is in Lismore to launch Let's Read, Centre for Autism and the Lismore Communities for Children initiative. | 24&25/8/05 |
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Let's Read (Courier Mail) |
CCCH launches its Let's Read, early childhood literacy initiative in partnership with The Smith Family. Page 3 interview with CCCH's Frank Oberklaid and featuring Brisbane TV presenter Sofie Formica. | 31/8/05 |
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Let's Read (Herald Sun) |
Actor/comedian Jane Hall encourages parents to read to children. | 31/8/05 |
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Let's Read (Perth 6PR |
The Centre launches its Let's Read, early childhood literacy initiative in partnership with The Smith Family. | 29/8/05 |
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Let's Read (6TZ) |
The Centre launches its Let's Read, early childhood literacy initiative in partnership with The Smith Family. | 29/8/05 |
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Let's Read (6BY) |
The Centre launches its Let's Read, early childhood literacy initiative in partnership with The Smith Family. | 29/8/05 |
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Let's Read (Collie 6TI) |
The Centre launches its Let's Read, early childhood literacy initiative in partnership with The Smith Family. | 29/8/05 |
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Let's Read (Esperance 6SE) |
The Centre launches its Let's Read, early childhood literacy initiative in partnership with The Smith Family. | 29/8/05 |
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Let's Read (Kalgoorlie 6KG) |
The Centre launches its Let's Read, early childhood literacy initiative in partnership with The Smith Family. | 29/8/05 |
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Let's Read (Merredin 6MD) |
The Centre launches its Let's Read, early childhood literacy initiative in partnership with The Smith Family. | 29/8/05 |
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Let's Read (Albany 6VA) |
The Centre launches its Let's Read, early childhood literacy initiative in partnership with The Smith Family. | 29/8/05 |
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Let's Read (Perth 6IX) |
The Centre launches its Let's Read, early childhood literacy initiative in partnership with The Smith Family. | 29/8/05 |
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Let's Read (Busselton 756) |
The Centre launches its Let's Read, early childhood literacy initiative in partnership with The Smith Family. | 29/8/05 |
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Let's Read (Katanning 6WB) |
The Centre launches its Let's Read, early childhood literacy initiative in partnership with The Smith Family. | 29/8/05 |
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Let's Read (Narrogin 6NA) |
The Centre launches its Let's Read, early childhood literacy initiative in partnership with The Smith Family. | 29/8/05 |
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Let's Read (Northam 6AM) |
The Centre launches its Let's Read, early childhood literacy initiative in partnership with The Smith Family. | 29/8/05 |
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Let's Read (Brisbane 4BC) |
The Centre launches its Let's Read, early childhood literacy initiative in partnership with The Smith Family. | 29/8/05 |
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Let's Read (Mackay 4MK |
The Centre launches its Let's Read, early childhood literacy initiative in partnership with The Smith Family. | 29/8/05 |
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Let's Read (Cairns 5CA FM) |
The Centre launches its Let's Read, early childhood literacy initiative in partnership with The Smith Family. | 29/8/05 |
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Let's Read (Townsville 4TO) |
The Centre launches its Let's Read, early childhood literacy initiative in partnership with The Smith Family. | 29/8/05 |
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Let's Read (Townsville HOT-103) |
The Centre launches its Let's Read, early childhood literacy initiative in partnership with The Smith Family. | 29/8/05 |
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Let's Read (Brisbane B105) |
The Centre launches its Let's Read, early childhood literacy initiative in partnership with The Smith Family. | 29/8/05 |
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Let's Read (Nova 106.9) |
The Centre launches its Let's Read, early childhood literacy initiative in partnership with The Smith Family. | 29/8/05 |
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Let's Read (Melbourne FOX FM |
The Centre launches its Let's Read, early childhood literacy initiative in partnership with The Smith Family. | 29/8/05 |
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Let's Read (Melbourne 3MMM) |
The Centre launches its Let's Read, early childhood literacy initiative in partnership with The Smith Family. | 29/8/05 |
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Let's Read ABC Radio, North Coast, NSW) |
CCCH launches its Let's Read, early childhood literacy initiative in partnership with The Smith Family. Interview with CCCH's Frank Oberklaid. | 29/8/05 |
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Stranger danger (Sunday Herald Sun) |
Interview with Daryl Efron on stranger danger. | 28/8/05 |
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Let's Read (Saturday Age) |
CCCH launches its Let's Read, early childhood literacy initiative, in partnership with The Smith Family. Page 3 interview with CCCH's Frank Oberklaid. | 27/8/05 |
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Childhood obesity (The Sunday Age) |
CCCH's Melissa Wake participates in round table discussion on childhood obesity that features in 4-page special report. | 21/8/05 |
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Child mental health service crisis (The Sunday Age) |
CCCH's Frank Oberklaid comments on child mental health service crisis. | 21/8/05 |
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Importance of fathers (Sunday Herald-Sun) |
CCCH's Frank Oberklaid on the importance of father's in their children's lives. | 21/8/05 |
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Let's Read (Geelong Advertiser) |
CCCH's early childhood literacy initiative, Let's Read, is launched in Corio. | 20/8/05 |
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Stemming childhood obesity (Medical Observer) |
CCCH's Frank Oberklaid on need for a multi-pronged approach to stemming childhood obesity. | 19/8/05 |
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Stemming childhood obesity (S Press) |
CCCH's Frank Oberklaid on need for a multi-pronged approach to stemming childhood obesity. | 16/8/05 |
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Stemming childhood obesity (ABC Gippsland) |
CCCH's Frank Oberklaid on need for a multi-pronged approach to stemming childhood obesity. | 16/8/05 |
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Stemming childhood obesity (Illawarra Mercury) |
CCCH's Frank Oberklaid on need for a multi-pronged approach to stemming childhood obesity. | 15/8/05 |
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Stemming childhood obesity (Hobart Mercury) |
CCCH's Frank Oberklaid on need for a multi-pronged approach to stemming childhood obesity. | 15/8/05 |
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Stemming childhood obesity (Launceston Examiner) |
CCCH's Frank Oberklaid on need for a multi-pronged approach to stemming childhood obesity. | 15/8/05 |
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Stemming childhood obesity (Courier Mail) |
CCCH's Frank Oberklaid on need for a multi-pronged approach to stemming childhood obesity. | 15/8/05 |
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Stemming childhood obesity (Adelaide Advertiser) |
CCCH's Frank Oberklaid on need for a multi-pronged approach to stemming childhood obesity. | 15/8/05 |
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Stemming childhood obesity (The Age) |
CCCH's Frank Oberklaid on need for a multi-pronged approach to stemming childhood obesity. | 15/8/05 |
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Stemming childhood obesity (Burnie Advocate) |
CCCH's Frank Oberklaid on need for a multi-pronged approach to stemming childhood obesity. | 15/8/05 |
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Stemming childhood obesity (Cairns Post) |
CCCH's Frank Oberklaid on need for a multi-pronged approach to stemming childhood obesity. | 15/8/05 |
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Stemming childhood obesity (Newcastle Herald) |
CCCH's Frank Oberklaid on need for a multi-pronged approach to stemming childhood obesity. | 15/8/05 |
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Stemming childhood obesity (Medical Journal of Australia) |
CCCH's Frank Oberklaid on need for a multi-pronged approach to stemming childhood obesity. | 15/8/05 |
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Stemming childhood obesity (Radio 4BC) |
CCCH's Frank Oberklaid on need for a multi-pronged approach to stemming childhood obesity. | 15/8/05 |
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Improvements needed in the way (AAP Newswire) |
CCCH's Frank Oberklaid and Sharon Goldfeld warn that Australian children are facing more behavioural, mental health and social problems and call for improvements in the way childhood health and well-being are evaluated (as reported in Medical Journal of Australia). | 14/8/05 |
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Study on increasing (Medical Observer) |
CCCH's Frank Oberklaid comments on a new study which has shown mass media campaigns can increase exercise in kids. | |
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Naomi Eisenstadt visit (The Age) |
Sure Start UK's, Naomi Eisenstadt is in Australia as guest of the Centre for Community Child Health. | 10/8/05 |
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Prof. Frank Oberklaid (The Age) |
CCCH's Prof Frank Oberklaid is made deputy chairman of the Victorian Children's Council. | 6/8/05 |
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Naomi Eisenstadt visit (Life Matters, Radio National) |
Naomi Eisenstadt of Sure Start UK visits Australia as guest of Centre for Community Child Health. | 3/8/805 |
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Naomi Eisenstadt visit (Daily Telegraph) |
Naomi Eisenstadt of Sure Start UK visits Australia as guest of Centre for Community Child Health. | 2/8/05 |
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Naomi Eisenstadt visit (Radio 5AA, SA) |
Naomi Eisenstadt of Sure Start UK visits Australia as guest of Centre for Community Child Health. | 2/8/05 |
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Naomi Eisenstadt visit (Mix 94.5, WA) |
Naomi Eisenstadt of Sure Start UK visits Australia as guest of Centre for Community Child Health. | 2/8/05 |
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Naomi Eisenstadt visit (4BC, Qld) |
Naomi Eisenstadt of Sure Start UK visits Australia as guest of Centre for Community Child Health. | 2/8/05 |
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Naomi Eisenstadt visit (Triple M, NSW) |
Naomi Eisenstadt of Sure Start UK visits Australia as guest of Centre for Community Child Health. | 2/8/05 |
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Naomi Eisenstadt visit (Medical Observer) |
Naomi Eisenstadt of Sure Start UK visits Australia as guest of Centre for Community Child Health. | 29/7/05 |
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Ritalin on PBS (Australian Doctor) |
Daryl Efron welcomes Federal Government's decision to put ADHD medication, Ritalin on PBS. | 29/7/05 |
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Prof. Frank Oberklaid (Australian Jewish News) |
CCCH's Prof. Frank Oberklaid is made deputy chairman of the Victorian Children's Council. | 29/7/05 |
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VIHSP (Herald-Sun) |
Victorian Infant Hearing Screening Program has screened 5,000 babies since February. | 22/7/05 |
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Genetic factors in obesity (Life Matters, Radio National) |
Melissa Wake speaks on genetic factors in obesity. | 22/7/05 |
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WHO delegates visit (Hume Leader) |
World Health Organisation delegates visit Broadmeadows' health services, arranged by the Centre for Community Child Health. | 5/7/05 |
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Informed families program (The Age) |
The Centre for Community Child Health is running pilot projects for its Informed Families program. | 2/7/05 |
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Childhood obesity rising (Herald Sun) |
Childhood obesity is on the rise, according to research by Dr Zoe McCallum of the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute. | June 1, 2005 |
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Investing in children (HR Monthly) |
CCCH's Prof Frank Oberklaid on why business needs to start investing in Australia's real infrastructure: children. | June 2005 |