Children

The first phase of the NDIS alternative for some kids under nine with developmental delay and autism begins today. Here's what's actually changing.

Reporter Kathryn Diss embeds with the undercover rescue network working in a race against time to save the Ukrainian children stolen by Russia.

Whether it's passing time on a road trip or calming an overstimulated toddler, screen time has found its way into many of our parenting toolkits. So, these holidays, we've prepared your screen time guide, with kids shows matched to what you need.

The Queensland Family and Child Commission's annual report reveals 452 children died in the last financial year, with preliminary figures showing 91 of those children were known to the child protection system.

Children are returning to schools and makeshift education facilities in Gaza but the war has left its mark on their studies.

Last financial year, 91 children known to child protection services died, the highest number in five years. 

The former foster carers of an eight-month-old baby girl who died days after being returned to her biological parents say the entire child protection system needs to be demolished and rebuilt from the ground up.

Squishy toys are a must-have for many kids, but dangerous counterfeits are entering the market, with a social media trend causing severe burns. 

A regional magistrate says she will lodge a complaint against WA's Child Protection staff after a teenager in their care was left to appear alone in court.

Fathers would be screened for perinatal distress alongside their partners under one proposal to be canvassed by a parliamentary inquiry. 

The grief-stricken parents of young boy Gus Lamont, who vanished almost a year ago, say they are "desperate for answers", urging anyone to come forward with information on what happened to their son.

The death of a child brings "profound" grief. These parents found healing in connecting with others.

Darwin teacher Bindi Isis is challenging a preliminary decision by the Northern Territory's Teacher Registration Board to suspend her registration. The board argues its decision was "reasonable", pending an inquiry.

Thousands of children in foster care are improving ties with their birth families, as part of an overhauled supervision system in New South Wales.

The charity Eat Up delivered more than 1.6 million lunches last year and says the need is growing, as it launches a new universal school meals program.

Parents are working more than ever, but society hasn't caught up with the reality of raising a family.

High-profile tragedies don't mean we should ban jumping castles or keep our kids off them. But there are important things to consider.

A girl has died following a suspected drug overdose in Queensland state care.

The ABC understands two students found the imitation firearm at Princes Hill Primary School at lunchtime yesterday.

Two mothers reach a confidential settlement with the police after alleging that visits to check on their sons amounted to trespass.