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Number 201, May 2013
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Reality & Risk: Pornography, young people and sexuality
Maree Crabbe, along with David Corlett, leads the Reality & Risk project. In this interview, Maree discusses the effects on young people to the exposure of pornography. Original article More on the Reality & Risk project
23 May 2013
WA teen exercise rates alarmingly low
Louise Naylor from University of WA's School of Sport Science Exercise and Health said she expected inactivity had worsened among teenagers since a 2008 study revealed less than 10 per cent of girls did enough exercise to maintain health. Original article
23 May 2013
Students need gambling education
Teaching students the dangers of gambling, in the same manner as alcohol, drugs and unsafe sex, is crucial with the boom in betting and easy access to online gambling. Original article
23 May 2013
Suicide can be 'contagious' among young people
A Canadian study found teenagers who had a friend who had committed suicide were five times more likely to have suicidal thoughts themselves. Original article
23 May 2013
Do training programs equip teachers with skills to teach disengaged students?
The Brotherhood of St Laurence has conducted an evaluation of re-engagement programs to determine how well teachers are able to implement them in the classroom setting. Original article
23 May 2013