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A new impact report shows students pursuing tertiary education in regional areas have more challenges than their metropolitan counterparts. According to the Country Education Foundation Australia, only one in five students receive financial support from their families, and almost 80 percent have to move to the cities to obtain education. Today CEF is launching a …
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As students return for the new school year, one organisation is turning its attention to the humble school tuckshop. Later this month the Federation of Canteens in Schools will host a roundtable to discuss the key issues impacting the future of the nation’s school canteens. Image: Image Credit: Yan Krukau / Pexels Produced By: Shannon …
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Students are back at school, and technology is becoming more critical for today’s education. But according to the Australian Youth Digital Index, 19 percent of young Australians don’t have access to a laptop or a desktop at home. This week, company Deloitte donated more than 2000 devices through not-for-profit WorkVentures to close this gap. But …
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This week Schoolies from across Australia are enjoying with friends their final year of school, with organisations and police present to avoid fatalities. Up to 8,000 ‘Schoolies’, several police units including dogs and two horses are to converge in Byron Bay for the cohort’s end of year celebrations. Image: Image Credit: Belle Co / Pexels …
A new report from the Climate Council has found air pollution is endangering children at thousands of schools and childcare centres The pollution exposes developing children to face increased risk of asthma attacks, reduced lung functions and respiratory conditions. Although urban city planning can play a role in how much exposure to pollution children can …
A new report shows young Australians are feeling robbed of their youth, with cost of living pressures and lack of support named the greatest factors. The report was published by the Monash Centre for Youth Policy and Education Practice, and analysed the data collected for the 2022 Australian youth barometer. Finding 45 per cent of …
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After MP for Kooyong Monique Ryan led a petition for the government to wipe out HECs debt. The Albanese Government announced on Sunday that they plan to wipe 3 Billion dollars of student loans or HECs debt. While many are over joyed, some are skeptical of the government’s actions. Image: Image: Shutterstock – jd8 Produced …
In the wake of a troubling incident at Yarra Valley Grammar, where male students created offensive documents about their female peers, questions arise about addressing misogyny and promoting respect in schools. As educators seek solutions, understanding the root causes and effective interventions becomes paramount. We speak with Professor Helen Cahill from Melbourne University an expert …