Monash University and VicHealth have collaborated to create "Kids Building Future Healthy," an educational edition of Minecraft aimed at children between the ages of 9 and 12. This unique initiative encourages children to design communities in the game where people are connected, physically active, and have...
This information session, suitable for parents and carers across Australia, will introduce you to pleasurable food education and how it can benefit your child and their peers. Webinar Time: 12:00PM - 12:30PM Please note: The session time is listed in AEST. Please double check the start time...
Addressing the Neglect in Australia's Education System Do you suspect that your child may be gifted? Are you concerned about their educational needs and the support they receive at school? You're not alone. In Australia, there is a pressing issue of neglecting the needs of gifted...
Looking for some good books for the over 8’s for their holiday reading? Here are some great suggestions! Ming & Hilde: Lead A Revolution (The Girls Who Changed the World) by Jackie French, pub. by HarperCollins p/b RRP$16.99 ages 10+ Jackie French is one of our best-known writers....
It's on LiSTNR, with a fresh season that puts the spotlight on dads. Renowned midwife Cath Curtain teams up with Chris Taylor, known for his work on The Chaser and the acclaimed series Upright, to deliver an engaging and relatable podcast experience. Chris Taylor opens up...
The COVID pandemic had a silver lining, report researchers Andrew Miller, Jenny Gore and Leanne Fray Students from schools in low-income communities did not suffer significant “learning loss” during the pandemic years of 2020-2021 but instead improved their results in certain areas of study. That’s one key...
Kylie Hillman reports that her research shows Australia’s Year 4 students have not lost ground on their reading skills, despite all the disruptions to schooling during the pandemic. A major international test has found about 80% of students have “more than elementary” skills in reading comprehension....
The Y NSW (previously the YMCA) launches Australia’s first alternative suspension program for kids suspended from school. Within 12 months of a student being suspended, they are 50 per cent more likely to engage in anti-social behaviour and 70 per cent more likely to engage in...
During his maiden speech to NSW Parliament (June 2023), Member for Ryde Jordan Lane said that "local schools should become hubs for after-school activity", where the government guarantees that a child can remain on school campuses well after 3 pm. "Greater flexibility for parents, a productivity...
Muslim youth in the State of Victoria will soon have access to a tailored child safety curriculum that focuses on relationship and sexuality education. Researchers from Monash University, together with Independent Schools Victoria, are developing a world-first personal safety and development program for Muslim students in...
