Recently, the Victorian government announced it is revamping its student reporting for public schools. What does this mean for teachers and families? asks Ilana Finefter-Rosenbluh and Lucas Walsh...
The government says combined with other changes to the minimum wage, this will mean about $255 more per week for a typical full-time educator, compared to December 2024....
A new food rescue idea is bringing “wonky” artisan bread to family tables — and it could help reduce waste as well as the weekly shop....
No child loves being corrected. But when feedback is calm, clear and respectful, it can help children learn, persist and understand that mistakes are part of growing up — not proof they have failed....
And how much dairy do they actually need? asks Nick Fuller If you follow child nutrition content on social media, you’re bound to be confused when it comes to giving your kids milk. Some influencers claim you should avoid milk at all costs, for fear it...
Fruit and vegetables contain important vitamins, minerals and fibre. These support overall wellbeing and reduce the risk of illnesses, such as heart disease and some cancers. Canned are usually cheaper and longer-lasting than fresh produce....
What ‘biodegradable’ packaging really means – and 3 key questions to ask about it.Martin Zaki and Alessandra Sutti investigate. “Biodegradable” has become one of the most reassuring words in modern packaging. It appears on coffee cups, shopping bags and food containers, implying a promise: this product...
Kids are surrounded by junk food marketing everywhere — from cartoons on cereal boxes to sponsorships on their favourite sports team. It's easy to feel like you're failing every time you cave at the checkout. But the truth is, you're up against a marketing machine...
A Victorian family day care provider has been ordered to close 44 home-based services immediately after regulators identified a series of compliance breaches that posed risks to children’s safety....
While the decision is often framed around autonomy, trust and control, the death of wellness influencer Stacey Warnecke after a home birth has highlighted the serious risks when complications arise and urgent medical care is delayed....
