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Radio National Breakfast — Separate stories podcast'Prevent harm before it happens': Children's Commissioner's message to federal governmentA warning the following story contains distressing content More cracks are emerging in the childcare sector's accountability process after a week of alleged child abuse incidents across the country.This week more families in Victoria were notified about an additional number of centres in Melbourne where accused sexual abuser Joshua Dale Brown had worked. With Education Minister Jason Clare set to introduce sector reforms next week, National Children's Commissioner Anne Hollonds says there needs to be accountability at the federal level for child safety. Guest: Anne Hollonds, National Children's Commissioner, Commission for Chil...2025-07-1707 min
7amAdele Ferguson on why children aren’t safe at childcare centresA child care worker in Victoria has been charged with more than 70 offences relating to the sexual abuse of children. Following the arrest, the state health authorities recommended 1200 children, some as young as five months old, get tested for sexually transmitted diseases. The government is scrambling to figure out how this happened, and how to stop it happening again. But for ABC investigative journalist Adele Ferguson, this is the unsurprising outcome of a long brewing crisis in childcare centres across the country. Today, Four Corners reporter Adele Ferguson on the dangers of an industry driven by...2025-07-0616 min
Sunday Nights with Rev. Bill CrewsChild SafetyBill speaks with Anne Hollonds National Children’s Commissioner about the Four Corners report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-03-3011 min
ABC KIDS News TimeWorld Children's Day SpecialOn World Children's Day each year, we celebrate all kids and remember their rights. But what exactly are rights?For this special episode of News Time, Ruby is joined by Australia's National Children's Commissioner, Anne Hollonds. Ruby and Anne talk about World Children's Day, about what rights are and some of the special rights kids have.It's best if this episode is listened to with a grown-up around. 2024-11-1911 min
The DiscussionYouth crime crackdownAcross Australia, and indeed the western world, people are demanding tougher action on youth crime.Residents in certain communities don’t feel safe.It’s led to rising rates of youth detention. In some places, governments have even adopted so-called ‘adult crime, adult time’ policies. Will it work, or does locking up young offenders only create bigger social problems?My guest on this episode of The Discussion is Anne Hollonds, the National Children's Commissioner at the Australian Human Rights Commission. 2024-11-1512 min
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#1080 - Q&A: Lazy Husband & Sleep StrugglesAn anonymous listener shares their frustration and exhaustion with a husband who feels more like an additional child than a partner, offering little support with household and family responsibilities. Justin unpacks "weaponised incompetence" and the unfairness and resentment that build when one parent is left carrying the load and provides guidance on how to address the issue in a way that avoids blame, accusations, and an all-out conflict. Michelle, from Victoria, has a daughter experiencing mental illness, with chronic insomnia, anxiety, and friendship issues—all leading to a feeling of exhaustion and desperation in the home. Justin sh...2024-09-1614 min
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkReforming Australia’s approach to child justiceAt present, the National Children’s Commissioner says, Australia is failing to ensure that the safety and wellbeing of children is a priority. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by National Children’s Commissioner Anne Hollonds, from the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC), to discuss the recently released report – ‘Help way earlier!’: How Australia can transform child justice to improve safety and wellbeing – and what it says about the urgent need to better ensure justice outcomes for Australian youth. Hollonds delves into her role and why it is needed, the k...2024-09-1623 minDr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#1061 - This Week in Parenting: Raygun, Lost High-Fives & Panic AttacksThis Week in Parenting: Perhaps the most polarising Paris Olympic story was that of Aussie Olympic breakdancer Rachel Gunn. International meme fodder, or pure gold for sparking meaningful conversations with our kids, encouraging critical thinking, and creating empathy? A beautiful example of understanding and compassion in the workplace and from the world at large occurred after ABC presenter Nate Byrne experienced a panic attack live on air. Something is wrong when a top Crossing Supervisor is banned from high-fiving kids as they walk to school. A fascinating story on reversing autism highlights the need for good-quality research and...2024-08-2117 minDr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#990 Mental Health Challenges with Anne HollondsAnne Hollonds was the opening speaker at the Breaking Point Digital Conference. On the podcast today you will hear an excerpt from Anne's presentation, discussing the mental health of young people around the country and what we can do to help them. In this episode: Anne Hollonds - National Children’s Commissioner. Young people and mental health Residual effects of Covid pandemic Barriers to accessing mental health support for young people Strong therapeutic alliance = better outcomes Breaking Point Digital Conference: Unpacking the Crisis in Youth Mental Health Re...2024-05-1416 min
Life's LotteryS2 EP1 Children in the national conversationWe live in a wealthy nation but the experiences of Australian children are diverse, with many experiencing real challenges in their everyday lives. Two years into the pandemic, there are strong concerns about the impact on kids and the cost to their wellbeing, especially for those who were already behind.In this episode, we hear from National Children’s Commissioner Anne Hollonds, who is calling for a concerted effort to elevate the rights, needs and voices of children in the national conversation. She wants action around systems that affect our kids and she’s putting political leaders and...2022-03-2134 min
NAPCAN #NCPW21 Webinar SeriesBuilding communities that keep children safe from domestic and family violenceEvery child, in every community, needs a safe home.Yet we know that far too many children are living with violence every day. We see domestic violence as a factor in the majority of substantiated child abuse cases in Australia.This webinar explored a vision for safer communities where children and young people are at the centre of our conversations and actions as we address domestic and family violence.The conversation included: What children and young people are telling us about their experiences of domestic and family violence How those of us...2021-09-141h 32
NAPCAN #NCPW21 Webinar SeriesEvery child, in every community, needs a fair go - Official LaunchEvery child, in every community, needs a fair goThis was a live-streamed official launch of National Child Protection Week 2021 by the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd).The launch was followed by a keynote address by Anne Hollonds, National Children’s Commissioner, who shared her insights on the importance of this year’s National Child Protection Week theme that: To treat all of Australia’s children fairly, we need to make sure every family and community has what kids need to thrive and be healthy.The event set th...2021-09-1429 min
The Note Closers Show Podcast Vol. 1EP 304 – Checkbook IRAs with Quest IRA – Money MondaysMost Americans are investing that in the stock market, in annuities, CDs, bonds, those sorts of things, and relatively new investors might be tempted to say, “I want to buy a note,” or, “I want to buy a house with my IRA that I’ve found.” In order to do that, your IRA funds have to be sent out towards the purchase of that. What then becomes necessary is for a company like Quest IRA to intervene and help you out with all of the administration side of it. Learn how Quest IRA offers all the same types of accounts w...2018-07-0935 minThe Note Closers Show Podcast Vol. 1EP 295 – Health Savings Accounts with Anne Marie Hollonds from Quest IRAIn May 2017, the Federal Reserve published that 44% of Americans would not be able to pay a $400 unexpected medical bill. Anne Marie Hollands from Quest IRA talks about the basics of Health Savings Accounts and how you can take advantage of it for unexpected medical expenses. Anne Marie explains basically the HSA works as a plan where you can pay for your medical expenses tax-free. In order to qualify for it, you have to have a high deductible health plan which has to be HSA compatible. Find out what HSA plans you qualify or don’t qualify for, the health co...2018-06-2636 minThe Note Closers Show Podcast Vol. 1Ep 248 – Learn The Secrets to Million Dollar Savings Using Self-Directed IRA Accounts with Anne Marie HollondsAnne Marie Hollands of Quest IRA discusses how you can put your money into work by opening self-directed IRA accounts either in real estate, private lending, or other investment vehicles. Anne Marie also shares their upcoming events and what they’re doing with education to help clients engage and build their financial goals. They regularly do free classes about notes, commercial deals, flipping, and other areas that people are interested which they share through Zoom or Facebook. They also allow those classes to be a platform for pitching as a way to find partners, deals, and raising capital. Anne st...2018-03-0935 min