by the Editor     Experts urge children to get outdoors as new research uncovers a massive decline in outdoor play across the generation. Most Aussie kids don’t climb trees anymore, according to new research from Planet Ark. Once a symbol of an idyllic childhood, this nature-loving pastime is so significantly on the decline that only 19% of Australian children enjoy a clamber in their local tree.  ...read more »

Talk It Up is a great website for kids around health, strength, happiness and growing into adulthood. Talk It Up's feature sections deal with the major mental and social development issues facing youth today. These will help young people acquire skills to deal with the changes and stress that are part of growing into independent adulthood.  ...read more »

The Ride2School website helps parents and students learn about riding safely.  There are articles, surveys, events, stories, photos and videos.  ...read more »

This is the Children, Youth and Women's Health Service 'Teen Health' site, just for 12 to 17 year olds.  The Teen Health web site has lots of information for teenagers on health, wellbeing and having fun.  ...read more »

This is the Children, Youth and Women's Health Service 'Kids Only' site, just for 6 to 12 year olds.  Here, you will be able to find information and help about being a healthy, happy kid.  ...read more »

Go for your life' is a Victorian Government initiative which aims to promote healthy eating and increase levels of physical activity.  ...read more »

The Parents Jury is an Australian online community for parents who together advocate for the improvement of children's nutrition and play environments.  Learn about campaigns, news and polls.  ...read more »