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The Canberra gym owner who will give half her profits to charity

Members will help decide which charities will benefit.

The Canberra Times · Jul 25

Queensland to create public register of sex offenders as Daniel Morcombe’s parents ‘hope it will go national’

Bruce and Denise Morcombe call on other states to act as LNP passes ‘Daniel’s law’, allowing public naming of some child sexual abusers

The Guardian - AU · Oct 30, 2025

‘Now that I know, what do I do?’ The terrible question of how and when to tell a small child about abuse

Common wisdom is that we don’t have memories before about the age of four. So what do parents do when a young child has been the victim of abuse?

The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2025

Gerald Ridsdale, Australia’s most notorious paedophile priest, dies in jail

Child protection group Bravehearts says some may see his death as ‘the end of a dark chapter’ but for survivors, the trauma remains

The Guardian - AU · Feb 18, 2025

How parents can safely navigate their kid’s first sleepover

Feeling unsure about your child going to a sleepover is completely normal. You might be worried about how well you know the host family, how they manage supervision or screen time, and even safety.

The Conversation · Dec 23, 2024

With reports of students abusing peers in primary schools, how can parents help keep their kids safe?

An ABC report on Monday revealed a concerning rise in peer-on-peer sexual abuse within Australian primary schools.

The Conversation · Oct 21, 2024

How to watch Wales vs Scotland: live stream Six Nations 2024 online today, team news

Here's how to watch Wales vs Scotland live streams from anywhere and for free, with the Bravehearts taking on depleted Welsh in today's Six Nations opener.

What Hi-Fi? · Feb 3, 2024

Granddad to run marathons in Bravehearts fundraiser to fight child sexual abuse

Peter Mahoney did not start running marathons until he was in his 40s. Now 61, he is preparing to run seven in seven days, across seven states, for a cause that is close to his heart.

ABC News · Apr 5, 2023

Indigenous musician William Barton named Queensland Australian of the Year 2023

A Brave Life founder Melissa Redsell, child protection advocate Claude Harvey and Torres Strait Islander community leader Talei Elu were also honoured.

ABC News · Nov 15, 2022

Walmsley keen for another World Cup crack with Scotland

"If I can keep good form for the next three years I'd love to be over in France playing again, with hopefully some better results."

Newcastle Herald · Nov 13, 2022