December 8 2015 Not so happy: McDonald’s not lovin’ Fame and Shame Awards
You nominated, voted and now, the results are in! Maintaining their 10 year ‘winning’ streak, McDonald’s Australia took out three ‘Shame’ aw...
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November 16 2015 Fit for Family Life
As a father to two young children, Stephen knew he needed plenty of energy to keep up with his kids. Here’s his story on how the Life! Program helpe...
October 30 2015 Watch out, Halloween is creeping to a door near you!
Noticed the creep of Halloween 'treats'? Parents' Voice member Lucy Westerman is currently in the UK and is amazed at the reach of Halloween confecti...
October 14 2015 Victory for parents as Coca-Cola slide gets the push
We are delighted to report our success! Back in late September,Parents' Voice member, Lynne Scouller, got in contact via Facebook. She had seen so...
October 6 2015 Welcome to Parents’ Voice
After nine months in gestation, several sleepless nights in preparation and a few more grey hairs (!), we can finally reveal our new arrival… Please...
August 4 2015 Part of the everyday
At ten, she is certainly ready to take part in food planning. Sometimes it is as simple as getting her to come along when we’re shopping for food, a...
June 29 2015 Lunchbox Confusion
This year my oldest started preschool and as I navigated this new system, filled in what seemed like an endless amount of paperwork, I was pleased to ...
April 17 2015 Back To Basics: Teach them so they will know!
With a flourishing veggie garden and a bundle of colourful recipes making their way out of the kitchen, each week children eagerly get their hands dir...
March 23 2015 Does Advertising Work?
It's almost impossible for parents to shield their children from junk and fast food marketing. About a quarter of ACT children and more than 60 per...
March 16 2015 Campaigning for Beginners: How one Mum launched a petition to get McDonald’s out of Australian schools
Free cordial, cups and ice and delivery were also on offer to schools that place lunch orders. The letter included an order form for burgers, fries...