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Should we be raising the age?

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Safety considerations for children on social media have always been an important topic. Currently, raising the age of social media access is occupying our safeguarding measures, but what are the pros and cons to consider.

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Climate and generations

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Danny and Jenny Katzen reflect on stimulating and increasing that sense of awe and wonder of our natural world while encouraging positive behaviours to reduce our negative impact on our environment.

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CALD Young Leaders Retreat

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Feast of Faith is a 2nd Gen CALD Young Leaders Retreat happening from September 20-22. This retreat is a weekend where we will focus on enriching, equipping and empowering our CALD young leaders.

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Poppy, how do rocks grow?

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Children notice what we’re passionate about and are natural mimics. We won’t have answers to all their questions, but we can applaud them for asking and commit to discovering things together. Mike and Cathie Clarke reflect on ways grandparents can help their grandchildren grow in their love of God, and God’s creation.

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Picture responsible photography

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Capturing the joy of children’s activities through photography is a fantastic way to showcase your child-focused program, but how do you do it safely? Josh Tuhipa-Turner from the Culture of Safety Unit tells us all we need to know to comply with UCA standards.

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