November 10 2017 Junk TV: The effect junk food advertising has on our children
Have you ever watched TV with your children and observed their reactions when ads for junk food are displayed? Chances are they passively sit there en...
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October 17 2017 Simple ways to reduce your added sugar intake
Our next post was written by school teacher and mother of two, Jenna Smith. One of our newest Steering Committee parent members, Smith lives on the ...
August 29 2017 Getting pumped for the YMCA Father’s Day Run!
Before Luke headed over to Victorian Aboriginal Health Service, he wrote this useful piece about how to prepare for a fun run. Enjoy - Alice YMCA Fa...
June 23 2017 Time for burger-free Olympics
This post was originally written by our Campaigns Manager, Alice, for the Livelighter website: https://livelighter.com.au/news/Time-for-burger-free-Ol...
May 23 2017 Aussie Apples Sponsor Netball Australia – WIN WIN!
Parents' Voice couldn't be happier with the perfect partnership of healthy eating and exercise in one equation. Aussie apples have offered $600,00...
March 8 2017 Kick like a girl
When I was 11 years old, I led the girls in my class on a student revolt of my school’s annual AFL skills clinic. I was happy to run cross-countr...
January 25 2017 Sugary Snack Advertising Strikes Again
A parent sent me a link to a blog post yesterday. They were outraged and were compelled to share it with me. As I examined this post, I grew increa...
January 19 2017 YMCA Playnasium
The YMCA Victoria have introduced some brand new play equipment for both parents and children. The equipment is designed to give the parents a worko...
December 16 2016 Balancing Christmas Consumption
Tips & Tricks from 20 Aussie Mums & Dads Christmas is coming and the option for delicious cakes, beautifully designed biscuits and caramel c...
November 8 2016 Active Healthy Kids Australia & The Physical Activity Report Card
Editors Note: The 2016 AHKA Report Card on Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Young People has been released and it's not good news for...