Health & Safety
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Schools warned to watch out for ‘best friend’ bullying
A new study has found that when young people are repeatedly harmed through peer aggression and bullying, one in seven…
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Scrubbing up on school washroom needs
When the federal government moved to re-open schools, teachers were rightly concerned they were being put at risk. While the…
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Schools get ready for bushfire season
What is the official advice? Almost a year on from the most devastating bushfire season in the state’s history, work…
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Why every teacher needs to know about childhood trauma
Teachers and school leaders already have high demands on their time, and adding another burden to their work is untenable.…
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Short exercise breaks during class improve concentration for senior students
Primary school teachers often provide students with short physical activity breaks to energise kids and minimise classroom disruptions. Our study,…
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“Worrying” trend as schools look to employ own health workers
“Ultimately for teachers there’s more and more the expectation to manage the mental health of students and their primary job…
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School closures had positive effects on some teenagers’ mental health, our new research suggests
Perhaps surprisingly at first glance, our recent study of year nine students in the south west of England actually suggested…
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More than 90% of Year 10 teachers don’t know the age of criminal responsibility in Australia
A significant proportion of teachers (36.8%) believed 16 was the minimum age of criminal responsibility. And 32.8% said they did…
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Early intervention is key for youth mental health
Professor McGorry suggests having honest conversations with young people, listening to what they are saying and maintaining a positive attitude…
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Yes, we’ve seen schools close. But the evidence still shows kids are unlikely to catch or spread coronavirus
The temporary closure of schools (and at least one childcare centre) is evidence the system is working as it should…
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