NSW inquiry rejects expert advice on Parental Rights Bill, and it will cause students to suffer, write Emma F. Jackson, Jonathan David, Melissa Norberg and Veronica Sheanoda. A newly released report by a NSW parliamentary inquiry ignores scientific research in supporting changes to the Education Act....
Parents, take the school holidays pressure off yourself! writes Monica Thielking. If you’re a parent feeling a modicum of dread about the upcoming school holidays, you’re not alone. Many parents will be working from home over the school holidays and wondering, “how am I going to...
Mandatory vaccination is a key feature of the Victorian and New South Wales governments’ roadmaps out of lockdown. Patrons of pubs, restaurants and cafes will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter. Some have claimed that vaccine mandates are discriminatory. However, Mr Liam Elphick, Associate...
Australian students say they understand global issues, but few are learning another language compared to the OECD average, writes Sarah Richardson, Australian Council for Educational Research More Australian 15 year olds feel they are familiar with global issues such as climate change, migration, causes of poverty...
The recent Women’s Health Week (6 - 10 September 2021) highlighted the pressures and stereotypes within society that are underpinning a health crisis amongst women. The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified this issue, demonstrated by a global study by Deloitte finding that 23% of women are considering...
European countries have been asked to focus on “ensuring the right of children to be involved in all decisions that affect them”, in a newly released report ahead of the school year in Europe, reports Noam Peleg The report — from the “High-level meeting on schooling...
Kids’ fitness is at risk while they miss sport and hobbies— but mums are getting more physical! Report Tim Olds, Carol Maher and Verity Booth. For most of our lives, the rhythms of our days are governed by crystallised routines: we get up, have breakfast, go...
Here’s what parents and teachers can do to help, writes Emily Berger. There has been a reported spike in young people attending emergency departments for self-harm and suicide during the pandemic. In New South Wales, presentations to emergency departments for self-harm and suicidal thoughts are reportedly...
Advice for adults and kids, from ethicist, Hugh Breakey COVID lockdown rules have thrust “dobbing” into the spotlight, with some asking whether Australia is a nation of dobbers. But when is dobbing ethical and when is it wrong? This is a tricky question for adults and kids...
Endometriosis: gene identified which could be potential treatment target – Krina Zondervan and Thomas Tapmeier report on a new study Up to 10% of women experience endometriosis worldwide. The condition is chronic, extremely painful, and can result in infertility. Endometriosis happens when tissue similar to the...
