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According to the Department of Social Services, 48 per cent of Australians with a disability are employed, compared to 80 per cent from those without a disability. Dinesh Palipana is a doctor, lawyer, and disability advocate who wants more inclusion for people with disabilities in the workforce. He has recently been appointed as Ambassador for …
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In a new youth survey by Mission Australia, Young people are deeply concerned about environmental issues. Almost a quarter of respondents express significant personal concern about climate change. The survey reveals that after the environment, equity and discrimination and economic matters are also high-priority issues. The challenges faced by young people, including mental health, and …
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Teaching remains one of the most challenging professions, with teachers expected at different times of the day, to be an inspirational performer, a counsellor, an administrator, a nurturer of young adults among the many roles. With a national teacher shortage, a new study into teacher well-being is looking into the best strategies to maintain teaching …
As per the ABS data there is a decrease in the young Australians opting for higher education, instead, they are opting to work part-time or full-time. Although the trends are declining as of now, there is a possibility for more and more Australians for opting for higher education. The high living expenses and tuition fees …
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A report into Western Australia’s education system by the State School Teachers Union, shows the public school system is not working for students or teachers. The report called ‘Facing the Facts’ recommended class sizes and teacher workloads be reduced. Produced By: Gerard Mazza Featured In Story: Dr Saul Karnovsky – Senior Lecturer at the School …
In August this year, the Queensland government pushed for laws allowing police watchhouses and adult prisons to be used as youth detention centres. The Government claimed the changes would address capacity issues while holding young people safely, even though the proposed laws override the Human Rights Act. Academics and advocates say neurodiverse youth are among …
A new report from the University of Melbourne has shown engaging people of diverse backgrounds within Australia’s teaching industry could improve staff shortages and student performance. The report outlines several strategies to address current issues in the education sector, by recruiting teachers across four underrepresented minority groups. Image: Image Credit: Kampus Production / Pexels …
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A Brisbane organisation is showing school kids how fun and interesting science can be. Schools across Australia are inviting Street Science into their classrooms to motivate children to learn more about chemistry, physics, and other STEM disciplines. Street Science recently received a grant from the Federal government to scale a program called ‘The Sister Project’ …
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