Health & Safety
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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.
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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…
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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”.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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
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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…
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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…
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