Health & Safety

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.

Being busy has acquired a new status and many educators only know two speeds – flat out and asleep! This is typical of the adrenaline junkie, but is not great for productivity or wellbeing.

As victims of cyber bullying continue to take their own lives, anti-bullying charity Bully Zero Foundation calls for a higher prosecution rate.

Australian students report high stress levels. This health researcher says yoga is an ideal way for schools to teach students how to identify and best manage stress.

Rather than just teaching children about internet safety and reducing their digital footprint, we should also encourage them to curate a positive digital footprint which will be an asset for them in their future.