There has been much discussion of late around the trial of ethics classes for students who do not attend Special Religious Education. Now that the 10-week trial has come to a close, we begin the official time of evaluation to assess whether the… Continue reading

Workshops in the Illawarra Presbytery & Macquarie Darling Presbytery exploring children’s ministry through Godly Play and Messy Church experiences provided by Judyth Roberts, Children and Families Ministry Consultant, Synod of NSW and the… Continue reading

Stories, Stories, Everywhere… Where: Nunyara Conference Centre, Belaire,  Adelaide When: 24th – 26th September 2010 The Core activity of the Network of Biblical Story Tellers is telling the sacred stories of the biblical tradition in… Continue reading

04 May 2010 | 11:07:43 AM | Source: AAP Australia is the second best country in the world to be a mum but it’s a different story for children, a new report has revealed. Best and worst countries to be a mum   On the eve… Continue reading

The NSW Commission for Children and Young People has recently launched a new, interactive working with children check website with updated information to reflect new laws with respect to working with children and young people. The new website… Continue reading

Hi. My name is Emma Parr and I have recently taken on the role of co-ordinating the work of Uniting Church Scripture (Special Religious Education) teachers in Government Schools in NSW & ACT. I am also responsible for co-ordinating the Child… Continue reading

by Judyth Roberts Dec 21st, 2009 In late 2009 research was undertaken in the US and the UK by the Uniting Church Assembly to explore ways that Godly Play may be nurtured and implemented in the Australian church context. Godly Play is able… Continue reading

The ABS reports that with just over 300,000 births for the year ending 30 June 2009, “Australia’s total fertility rate reached a 30 year high with just under 2 babies per woman, the highest since 1977″. The population growth rate is also at its… Continue reading

ABC3 launched last week, snagging just under 50% of the total viewing audience Australia wide (82% in Perth). Designed to be specifically for children – much like CBBC in the UK – the new digital-only channel is showing a range of shows for kids… Continue reading

Download the questionnaire to help you gauge How Child Friendly your church is. How Child Friendly is Your… Continue reading