Another week. Lives cut short, the innocence of children crucified, families torn by grief as parents prepare for the funerals of their daughters and grandchildren and media outlets decry the failure of systems that failed to protect families against the scourge of domestic violence. Fingers are pointed...
Secondary Supply laws have been operating in Western Australia since 2015. Under this law it is an offence for anyone to supply under 18s with alcohol in a private setting without parental or guardian permission. This offence carries a maximum penalty of $10,000 which is...
Over the summer period, I have been reading Louise Milligan’s book “Witness – an investigation into the brutal cost of seeking justice.” I thought I would have easily finished it by the middle of January, I am only halfway through. It is an uncomfortable read. The...
World Mental Health Day was on the 10thOctober. It was a day to reflect and do something for our mental health, particularly given the impact of COVID-19. The normal stresses of life have been amplified by the uncertainty created by COVID-19 and the impact on...
In the definition of bullying, an important aspect is the person or group who is experiencing the bullying behaviour feels helpless to respond. As parents we can encourage our children to learn skills that will build their capacity to feel less helpless. The skills we...
The ability to identify what another person may be going through starts with being aware of what we are experiencing. It starts with us being present to ourselves, being aware of when we are happy, when we feel tense and uptight, when we feel...
As older men, what model of masculinity are we presenting to our sons, our nephews, the younger men in our workplaces. Do we engage in the “harmless hazing” that is meant to toughen them up? As fathers, how emotionally present are you with your...
Dealing with bullying is challenging as a parent. While we work with schools to create safe spaces, we also need to work at home to create safety, security and accountability for our children. ...