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....
This Salmon Crunch Pie is a hearty, budget-friendly family meal that turns canned salmon, eggs and a simple cheesy crust into something far more special than the sum of its parts. It is filling, tasty and works well warm for dinner or cold the next...
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....
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...
Three more AI-powered services that create sexually explicit fake images have withdrawn access for Australians following action by eSafety, as concern grows about the use of these tools by children and teens....
When it comes to sharing media with their children, many parents are left weighing up two imperfect options: screen time or reading, reports Corey Martin. Screen time is convenient, but continues to be linked to developmental concerns when overdone. Reading remains the gold standard, but for...
Children have a right to learn, play and grow, write Stuart Ekberg, Anthony Herbert and Katie Ekberg. Here’s how to make that happen....
The Netherlands is considering making it illegal to use children under 16 in paid social media content, framing it as child labour. With Australia's under-16s social media ban already in place, it raises an uncomfortable question: who is really benefiting when a child becomes the...
Kylie Ladd reflects on the relief, guilt and quiet joy that can come with reclaiming working time after the intense early years of parenting. When my youngest child started school, for the first time in almost nine years, large chunks of each weekday belonged solely to...
