Adam Wood

The latest State of Australia’s Children 2025 report delivers a confronting message: Australia is a nation rich in resources, goodwill and opportunity – yet far too many children are unsafe, unsupported or slipping through the cracks. And in the middle of this sits community sport. For millions of children, sport is the single most consistent place […]

From December 10 2025, young Australians under 16 will be saying goodbye to TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and other major social platforms. The social media ban has fuelled frustration, confusion and plenty of heated opinions. But beneath all the noise sits a simple and important truth. Online safety for children has never mattered more, and this

“People don’t like thinking about sex offenders… but in that silence, in that refusal to see, that’s where they thrive. That line, spoken by forensic psychologist Dr Michael Bourke in the Four Corners investigation Hunting Ground: Childcare Exposed, continues to ring in my ears. The episode shocked many. It should. But for those of us

Raising kids today means raising them alongside AI. As parents, it’s natural to wonder: what value will our children have in the workforce of tomorrow? Will they be drowned out by machines, or will they learn to think, adapt and create in ways AI cannot? That’s the backdrop for a little weekend experiment I did

In recent weeks, a terrifying truth has emerged: child sexual abuse, perpetrated by those we entrust to care for our children, is on the rise in Australia’s childcare sector. Even more shocking is the fact that many of the individuals responsible held valid “Working with Children Checks” (WWCCs). These checks are meant to serve as

In recent years, the United Kingdom has been rocked by harrowing revelations of widespread child sexual abuse perpetrated by grooming gangs. These horrific crimes, primarily involving young girls as victims and predominantly British-Pakistani men as perpetrators, have shattered communities and highlighted systemic failures in governance, media accountability, and child safeguarding. While this is a UK-based story,

Concussions are a serious concern in junior sport, and understanding how to handle them is crucial for the safety and well-being of young athletes. This guide provides essential do’s and don’ts for coaches, parents, and players to effectively manage concussions and ensure a safe sporting environment. Understanding Concussions A concussion is a type of traumatic

  In the dynamic world of junior sport, safeguarding children is paramount. As guardians of their well-being, it’s our collective responsibility to ensure that young athletes are not only thriving but also protected from harm. This guide aims to provide practical steps and essential knowledge to create a safe and nurturing environment for all junior