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Parents need to understand the limitations of playground safety standards
Only a minority of products in Australia have mandatory standards applied to them. There is a misconception that product standards can prevent all injuries.
Is children's sport becoming too expensive for Australian families?
Australians spend nearly A$11 billion a year on sport and physical activity participation fees, according to the Australian Sports Commission.
'He didn't like it': Sydney school has banned BYO soccer balls
An inner west school has told students they are no longer allowed to BYO big balls.
Why I want my daughter to play basketball not netball
Next weekend I will complete my first season as a netball mum. Then we're switching to basketball. This is why.
Compulsory school sport is not just about physical fitness
Compulsory sport and physical education at school will improve children's memory, attention and ability to concentrate, not just boost fitness.
Why this photo of two prize-winning young surfers makes me sad
This is yet another moment in time. It's not getting better.
How your kids can avoid injury this footy season
It's essential for children learn proper technique before being allowed to play full contact sports.
The reason children should not be awarded participation trophies
My son works very hard at many things, and those are the trophies I'm proud to see him earn.
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Cotton wool club: are we right to remove risk from playgrounds?
A decades-long trend towards the eradication of risk and greater safety in playgrounds has some experts wondering if we’ve gone too far.
Is weekend sport a basic childhood right?
Is my need to have time to myself trumped by my children's human right to unlimited frozen oranges?
5 things to consider before you brave the Aldi ski sale
You might be wondering if it's worth battling the crowds.
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