The Cancer Council is running a SunSmart competition, looking for the best writing, images and short films to share sun protection messages based on the theme 'original skin'.  ...read more »

Green Philanthropy for Families
Author: Helen Deffenbacher and family 

This book contains 160 no/low-cost green philanthropy ideas for families, individuals and groups.  You can choose to begin in your own home or in your own backyard or with a gift, action or project that involves community or global outreach.

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by Helen Deffenbacher     Many kids may not know the word 'philanthropy', but most would know that it is good to give to the less fortunate. This applies to people, and also to the environment around us, and kids can learn that even small and simple acts can make a difference. In large and small ways people of all ages in every part of the world are engaged in green philanthropy.

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by the Editor     The debate rages around the impact of ‘helicopter parenting’, and the perception that parents and educators are unable or unwilling to honestly appraise and critique children’s attitudes, behaviour and actions.  However, the involvement of children in charitable fundraising goes a long way towards making kids' attitudes and behaviours count.   ...read more »

ENO Tree Planting Day is an open event for schools and groups interested in environment and peace. It is arranged twice in a year, in May and in September.  ...read more »

The Random Acts of Kindness™ Foundation inspires people to practice kindness and to “pass it on” to others. They provide free educational and community ideas, guidance, and other resources to kindness participants through their website.  ...read more »

by the Editor     On January 12, 2010 a massive earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter Scale devastated the island-country of Haiti, which is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere.  With an estimated fatality count of up to 200,000 and millions more injured and homeless, kids are wondering what they can do to help.  ...read more »

By Dr. Michele Borba     Home is the best school for teaching moral behaviors, and to behave in a right and honourable way.  As parents, we can teach kids the critical virtues they'll need to do what's right and resist any pressures that may defy the habits of good character. 

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with Noni Hazlehurst     For most children, Christmas is a time of happiness and love, smiles and laughter. We can all remember the excitement of Christmas as children – the anticipation of wondering what our presents might be and the thrill of opening them.  However thousands of kids won’t experience this kind of Christmas.  ...read more »

October 2009     Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Minister for Youth Kate Ellis have launched a nationwide discussion with young people as part of the National Strategy for young Australians.  ...read more »