Building stronger communities with children and families / edited by Karl Brettig ; with the Children Communities Connections Learning Network ; contributors, Alexandra Diamond, Lesley-Anne Ey, Susan Lane, Elspeth McInnes, Margaret Sims, Jane Swansson, Robert Taylor, Michael White, Victoria Whitington.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This book captures the essence of how communities that better support healthy child development can be built. It includes a look at key elements of the Australian Communities for Children initiative, using a collaborative approach that takes into account community, government and family. How can the voices of children be heard in decision-making processes that impact their futures? How can the avalanche of electronic games, the information superhighway, and social media be negotiated to support, educate and protect children living in an online world? What does it mean to use a whole of communi.

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