Health & Safety

For teens, getting access to speech pathology services depends on where you live

Speech pathology services for 12-16 year olds in public schools is inconsistent across Australian states and territories, important study shows.

3 years ago

The need for mental health education in Australian schools

While teachers may not have the time or competency to deliver such a program, mental health practitioners placed in schools…

3 years ago

Children in Darwin are more worried about their safety than their grades

Among children in the under-ten group who said they can’t calm themselves, 42% selected they “get help from a teacher”.

3 years ago

Study finds playground duty times are a burning issue for teachers

Changing meal break times in schools could reduce teachers’ risk of skin cancer by more than half.

3 years ago

The missing middle: puberty is a critical time at school, so why aren’t we investing in it more?

There is not enough support in the education system to help young people during the often stressful transition from primary…

3 years ago

3 out of 10 girls skip class because of painful periods. And most won’t talk to their teacher about it

Research reports Australian teachers are uncomfortable addressing menstruation. This often results in periods being taught as a negative and troublesome…

3 years ago

School chaplains may be cheaper than psychologists. But we don’t have enough evidence of their impact

Since its inception by the Howard government in 2006, there have been concerns from many, including parents and education unions,…

4 years ago

No such thing as a healthy tan: shade structures for schools

Assess your property and create a shade plan. Shade structures make avoiding the sun a no-brainer for students

4 years ago

Why some learners thrive in lockdown

One parent described the return to school as “very stressful” and a mother of a Year 8 boy with ADHD…

4 years ago

More counsellors in the pipeline for NSW schools

There are currently more than 1,000 school counselling positions in NSW public schools, with someone available for students to talk…

4 years ago

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