Are Australia’s childcare safety changes working?
Australia’s childcare safety changes are turning one. It has been a tumultuous and frightening time for Australian families and educators, writes Daryl Higgins....
23 September, 2026
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Men make up less than 18% of Australian primary school teachers. Is this a problem?
Recently, write Vaughan Cruickshank and Nicholas Hookway, a group of Australian primary school principals called for more male primary school teachers, saying boys needed more “male role models”....
20 September, 2026
Why your child’s Year 9 teacher matters for completing Year 12: new research
As young people progress through high school, they start making plans for what they will do when they leave. What factors influence their plans? And importantly, what helps them stay until the end of school?...
19 September, 2026
School Holiday Survival Guide
School holidays are a welcome change of pace — and a good chance to spend time together, try something new and break up the usual routine....
17 September, 2026
Spring school holidays in the ACT 2026: What’s on and things to do with kids
Looking for things to do with the kids these Spring school holidays? Canberra is at its colourful best, with Floriade, kites, LEGO worlds, free library programs, outdoor play and plenty of rainy-day options....
16 September, 2026
Spring school holidays in Queensland 2026: What’s on and things to do with kids
Looking for things to do with the kids these Spring school holidays? Queensland has plenty on, from the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers and Brisbane Festival to outdoor art, wildlife encounters, free nature activities and rainy-day fun. Queensland state school holidays run from Saturday 19 September to Monday...
16 September, 2026
Spring school holidays in New South Wales 2026: What’s on and things to do with kids
Looking for things to do with the kids these Spring school holidays? NSW has a new international kids festival at the Sydney Opera House, Spring gardens, outdoor adventures, museum programs and plenty of free and low-cost family fun....
16 September, 2026
Spring school holidays in South Australia 2026: What’s on and things to do with kids
Discover the best things to do with kids in South Australia these Spring school holidays 2026, including free outings, wildlife, museums and family adventures....
16 September, 2026
Spring school holidays in Western Australia 2026: What’s on and things to do with kids
Looking for things to do with the kids these Spring school holidays? Western Australia has wildflowers, tulips, island adventures, science, museums and plenty of outdoor family fun....
16 September, 2026
What is In Home Care — and why did Australia’s specialist childcare service need rescuing?
For families who can’t use ordinary childcare because of where they live, the hours they work or their child’s needs, an educator may be able to provide care in the family home. But this little-known part of Australia’s childcare system has been struggling to survive....
10 September, 2026