When children with disability can learn and participate alongside their peers, everyone benefits, writes Nicole Rinehart Programs such as AllPlay Dance show what’s possible. Developed through research at Monash University and Deakin University, and co-funded by philanthropy, AllPlay Dance creates inclusive school and community dance opportunities...
Busy weeknights call for low-effort, high-reward dinners — and these slow cooker chicken tacos deliver. Simply add the ingredients, let the slow cooker do the work, then shred and serve in tacos, burritos or salads. Perfect for young budding chefs to try! Prep time: 5 minutes| Cooking...
One in six Australian children grow up experiencing disadvantage, putting them at risk of starting school without the essentials they need to learn and thrive. This summer, the annual Officeworks Back to School Appeal is calling on Australians to help give students a fair start. Helping students...
The impending birth of his second child leads Kenny Williams to ponder life’s big questions — from the contraction of sleep to the surprising expansion “…my wife has just informed me that we are having another baby. And I’m thrilled. I really am. But it’s...
‘We get bucketloads of homework’: so what do young people think about this crucial time in their lives? ask researchers Katherine Stevens and Peter R. Whipp Starting high school is one of the most significant transitions young people make in their education. Many different changes happen at...
We often see lists of ‘top’ schools. But what makes a good school for your child? Nicole Brownlie and Renee Desmarchelier look behind what makes a good school for your child. Lists of Australia’s “top” schools regularly make headlines. We see this every year with Year 12...
I love my friends… I do not love their kids, writes Catherine E. Wood At this time of the year, with lots of parties, family catch-ups and holiday plans, you might be reminded of how much you love your friends. But as their kids pester for screen...
‘Make the platforms safer’: what young people really think about the social media ban, writ researchers Kim Osman, Lynrose Jane Genon and Michael Dezuanni On December 10th, thousands of young Australians under 16 lost access to their accounts across ten social media platforms, as the teen...
Andres Molina, Esther Doecke and Melinda Hildebrandt look at full service schools? This is why Australia needs them. Inequality is one of the most urgent challenges facing Australian schools. For decades, governments have invested billions of dollars in schools with the promise every child should have...
Many parents today say they rarely get time to slow down with their kids, juggling work, screens and everyday life often means the small moments that matter most can slip away. When good intentions meet busy days Most parents want to feel more connected to their children...
