We spoke to kids after the Lismore floods. To recover, they told us they need support, time and hugs

Many children in Queensland and northern New South Wales have had their lives disrupted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Schools were closed (about 14 were still shut as of Thursday afternoon),

‘They eat snacks during class and swing on chairs’: the worrying, sexist behaviour of some young men at uni

Shutterstock/ Matej Kastelic Researchers have been reporting a disturbing rise in sexist, misogynist behaviour from students in school classrooms. This includes Australian studies which show how the extreme views of

What can you do if your child is being bullied?

MPIX/Shutterstock Bullying is one of the top concerns Australian parents have about their children’s health. Unfortunately about one in four Australian students between Year 4 and Year 9 report being

How can parents talk to their kids about Cyclone Alfred?

Cyclones and floods are terrifying and unpredictable. The stress of ensuring your family’s safety, worrying about what might happen and then coping with the aftermath can feel overwhelming. Some parents

Underfunded? Overfunded? How school funding works in Australia

Getty Images During the federal election campaign we can expect to hear candidates talk passionately about school funding. This is one of the most contentious areas of education policy –

NSW has finally struck a school funding deal. What does this mean for schools and students?

The federal government and NSW government have announced a new funding deal for the state’s public schools. This will see the Commonwealth contribution jump from 20% to 25% of the

What can you do if you’ve started uni and you don’t like it?

Neon Wang/Unsplash More than 260,000 students across Australia are going to university for the first time. Some come to university to pursue a passion, others to discover one, and some

Being aware of what children hear and see

Since 2017, more than 110 countries have experienced significant protests[i] and Australia is no exception. As COVID-19 vaccination rates continue to rise in Australia, anti-vaccination mandate protests have been growing

Enabling environments and children’s agency: Connecting the pieces

The Early Years Learning Framework (DEEWR, 2009, p. 45) defines agency as being able to make choices and decisions, to influence events and to have an impact on one’s world.

Creating a world-class early education system

As an early childhood educator in Melbourne, I found myself in a bit of a funk at the beginning of September. Working through the COVID-19 lockdowns had taken its toll.