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PARENTING ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT THERAPY
A research team at the University of Queensland is conducting a trial of a new online parenting support called PACT Online (Parenting Acceptance and Commitment Therapy).
The PACT Online study is recruiting parents of children aged 0-10 years with any neurodevelopmental disability (e.g., autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder etc) or developmental delay. Importantly, all participants in the PACT Online trial will receive PACT Online, an online parenting support program, for free.
We have received some fantastic feedback from families who have already completed the program.
Quick Summary of PACT Online Participation:
- Free online parenting program for parents of children aged 0-10 years with a neurodevelopmental disability (e.g., autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder etc) or developmental delay
- 12-week online program consisting of one self-paced module per fortnight
- A 60-minute telehealth consultation (via Zoom) per fortnight one-on-one with a therapist
- Completion of assessment items at three time points – before program, after program and at a 6-month follow-up
The PACT Online Study has received ethics approval from The University of Queensland (023/HE000040).
BRISBANE STATE HIGH SCHOOL | Year 7, 2027, Academic Selective Entry Test Day
Brisbane State High School is a public school that is committed to providing opportunity for students. For students who are out-of-catchment, this opportunity comes in the form of selective entry places. We proudly uphold the best of public education values; opportunities to excel regardless of personal circumstance. We believe that partnerships across the whole state school sector provide a network of support and bring richness to the school experience. Selective entry opportunities allow students from a range of disciplines to further develop and grow these talents at our state high school. Enrolment opportunities are now available for current Year 5 students for Year 7, 2027 Academic Selective Entry. Applications close at 4:00pm on Monday 16 June 2025. Please refer to the flyer below for further details. Information is also available on the school website – www.statehigh.com.au.
Please register if you are thinking of attending. You may do this via the College website : www.stjamescollege.qld.edu.au or emailing: MYoung@stjamescollege.qld.edu.au
WONDERSTRUCK FESTIVAL
10.00AM – 5.00PM, SATURDAY 28 & SUNDAY 29 JUNE 2025
GALLERY OF MODERN ART (GOMA) | FREE, NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED
Step into a world of imagination at the Wonderstruck Festival – a free, joy-filled celebration for kids, teens and families!
Embrace the magic of play, curiosity, wonder and creativity for all ages with immersive art, hands-on workshops, pop-up talks, vibrant storytelling and music performances. Find out more.
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 Joe Tee & Afrodisa | Shannon Ruska | Sharron Mirii Bell | Zindzi & the Zillionaires |
 Gordon Hookey, Kate Foster, Rachel Burke and Sharon Orapeleng |
 Polymer clay tiny treasures + more
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PERFORMANCES: TEENS TAKEOVER GOMA! Asher Iyer | Charlie, The Bloke | Chelsea May | High Calibre | Laura | Quinn | Royal | Sakeasi | Sara | TEXTT | The Eatles |
They say:
Demand has grown enormously and we just can’t keep up with the need.
At the moment we have reached a point where we have almost nothing, except for pasta. And we are at a point where whatever we collect, each week, is insufficient to meet the need of the people coming.
We are hoping that we might be able to get some donations, so that we can collect some stock for the next few months. If you are able to help with any donations around long life products, that would be an enormous help.
We have plenty of pasta, but very little of anything else.
Tinned food (of all kinds) and breakfast foods (of any kind) are always in huge demand. But any other donations of long life food would also be a huge help.
Any donations can be dropped off Monday-Friday, between 8:30am and 4:30pm to 180 Jubilee Terrace Bardon.
Researchers from the University of Southern Queensland and The University of Queensland, are conducting research into parents’ opinions about parenting and climate change.
If you are a parent (18+ years) of a child aged 0 to 12 years and live in Australia, we would love to hear your views. You will need to complete a short online survey. To find out more or to participate, please visit https://surveys.unisq.edu.au/index.php/526111
This research has been approved by the UniSQ Human Research Ethics Committee (ETH2024-0126)
