Health & Safety

Half of total UV exposure up to the age of 60 actually occurs before the age of 20, a time when most of a young person’s life is spent at school.

Queensland has reviewed its school uniform policy after public feedback demanding more choice for active girls.

Riding to school is gaining popularity in schools that have invested in secure bike racks.

Creating a healthy tuckshop involves a lot more than just changing the menu. Five things to consider when transforming your school eatery.

Post-#MeToo, teachers who are already engaged in skills-building in the area of consent might explore its nuances. They might delve deeper into sexual harassment and what it looks and feels like. And help shift young people’s understanding that consent is not just about (mainly) girls saying “no”, but also (mainly) boys understanding “yes”.

Six students have been released from hospital, while one remained in intensive care on Saturday after a drug overdose at an elite school.

This academic says girls behave differently online and are at greater risk of mental health issues. Gender must be considered when designing cyberbullying intervention protocols.

This academic says the plan to put police officers in schools in Victoria is anachronistic and it won't reduce youth crime.

Adam Voigt reminds us that countering the scourge of bullying is not about identifying, shaming and conquering a foe – especially foes that are children.

Targeted remote first aid training preps outdoor education students for expeditions into remote locations, while providing recognised qualifications.