A new report from Monash University shows the confronting experiences of public schools principals in their jobs across Australia.
Principals have reported negative impacts on their wellbeing and they face escalating psychosocial risks such as burnout and emotional exhaustion.
The challenges are worse for school principals in rural and remote areas.
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Produced By: Eduardo Jordan
Featured In Story: Jane Wilkinson – Professorof Educational Leadership from the Faculty of Education at Monash University
First aired on The Wire, Monday 24 November 2025