Brendon Hyndman and Vaughan Cruickshank look at why some schools have stopped running camps as costs rise. What can we do instead? School camps have long been a rite of passage for many Australian students in both primary and high school. Typically, camps begin in primary school...
Pressed for time and feeling the pinch, many Australian parents are turning to TikTok, Instagram and even AI tools for health advice. It’s quick and accessible—but not always reliable....
Here’s what it means – and 9 tips for what to do, report researchers Nicole Rinehart, David Moseley and Simon Moss For some children, everyday demands such “brush your teeth” or “time to get off of your computer game”, can trigger intense anxiety and extreme resistance....
A Sydney school’s move to a later start time is reigniting a big question for families: are early mornings setting teens up to fail? New research suggests school schedules may be out of step with how adolescent brains actually work, writes Ken Purnell This year, students...
New Australian research from the UNSW Institute for Cyber Security, has found many school-approved apps begin collecting children’s data within seconds — often without clear consent. Here’s what families and educators need to know, and what can change. The hidden cost of “trusted” school apps Parents and...
Most of us like to think we’re doing a pretty good job when it comes to our health. But new Australian research suggests there’s a gap between what we believe we’re doing right — and what’s actually happening day to day. The confidence trap: why we...
As school holidays end around Australia, many parents are looking for educational ways to keep their children entertained, write Chris Zomer and Niels Kerssens. If you own an Android device and have young children, you may find yourself browsing Google Play for educational and age-appropriate...
Money’s tight, but food prices are up, write Lauren Ball and Emily Burch. Now the weekly food shop requires more planning, brand swaps and deciding whether to cut back on non-essentials. Another interest rate rise and a spike in fuel prices are placing increasing pressure on...
Australia is moving to better protect children’s data online, with new rules that could change how apps, games and even school platforms collect and use personal information. Tama Leaver looks at what it means for families. Australia’s privacy laws have been woefully out of date for...
From smartwatches to AI-powered glasses, wearable tech is quietly entering classrooms. While these devices could support learning and wellbeing, experts warn they also raise big questions about privacy, pressure and fairness for students. AI wearables are already in classrooms—whether schools like it or not Could your child’s...
