Wellbeing

Schools urged to be on lookout for signs of forced marriage

The AFP is asking school communities to learn the signs of forced marriage as Term 1 nears

How teachers can address student stress before Term 1 begins

The school holidays may be a time of rest, relaxation and zero assignments, but for some kids it's a time of nervous anticipation for the coming school year

What does mental health look like in Australia’s schools?

The Educator speaks to Superfriend CEO Darren Black

Too much downtime for kids creating health problems – study

The holidays are the prime time for excessive weight gain in young Australians, new research shows

Opinion: Expert panel findings are in, but better support for Principals needed

Amid worsening principal recruitment crisis, the panel must prioritise school leaders' vital role in reform efforts

Students thrive most with parent-teacher support – new study

Student learning and wellbeing is maximised when parents and teachers respect each other as partners in a child's education, new research shows

The program giving teachers 12 extra days a year for wellbeing

The program's resources have been shown to significantly improve teachers' personal wellbeing and self-efficacy

Schools get new resources for culturally respectful engagement

The suite of resources will help educators improve cultural responsiveness in early learning services and schools

Opinion: A different perspective on school refusal

Australia's Education Ministers have an opportunity with the new National School Reform Agreement to do education differently

Transforming school culture to overcome ‘wicked problems’: A case study on Holy Cross Primary School

A strong focus on safety, calm environments, and sustainable change are working wonders for teacher and student wellbeing