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School closures reduced the impact of COVID–19 in most countries but had negative effects in some, Monash University-led research encompassing 74 countries has found. In Australia the researchers found that school closures probably had a positive impact by reducing SARS-CoV-2 infections, peak hospital occupancy and deaths. Published in leading international medical journal PLOS … Continued
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The Independent Education Union – Queensland and Northern Territory Branch (IEU-QNT) stands with the Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association (ICPA) in its call for critical funding increases and new support measures to ensure equitable education access for geographically isolated students. ICPA Australia says rural and remote families are being left behind by an outdated education support … Continued
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Introducing Ebb & Flo, the Must-Have New Series for Learner Readers Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing is excited to announce the release of a delightful new children’s book series, Ebb & Flo, by internationally acclaimed picture book creators Laura and Philip Bunting. Ebb & Flo was created to bring fun and laughter to the learn-to-read process, for … Continued
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STEPS officially launched its Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program in Nambour on Tuesday 4 February. The SEE Program is aimed at giving people the opportunity to improve their language, literacy, numeracy and digital literacy skills through individually contextualised learning. “With expertise formed from providing training opportunities for almost 20 years, we are incredibly … Continued
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STEPS is excited to announce the expansion of its Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program and its range of NDIS Services in Hervey Bay on Thursday 6 February. The SEE Program supports people to achieve their employment goals and benefits local businesses by creating a more skilled, job-ready workforce. “With expertise formed from providing … Continued
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STEPS is excited to announce the expansion of its Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program to Nambour. The SEE Program is free to eligible participants, supporting them to achieve their employment goals and also benefits local businesses by creating a more skilled, job-ready workforce. “With expertise formed from providing training opportunities for almost 20 … Continued
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Lloyd Edge, a former schoolteacher turned property tycoon, is urgently calling for reform in Australia’s education system to include essential lessons in financial literacy, investing, and real estate. Drawing on his two decades of experience as both an educator and a successful property investor, Edge believes that young Australians are not being equipped with the necessary skills to … Continued
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Extreme heat is set to reduce the academic attainment of Australian students by up to seven per cent, which could translate to $73,000 in lost earnings during their lifetime, according to a landmark new report. For the first time, the Zurich-Mandala Climate Risk Index has been used to analyse the risk of climate change to … Continued
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Media release Friday 31 January 2025 Hunter welcomes new principals for first day of school Students and teachers in the Hunter are welcoming eleven new principals today, to mark the first day of the 2025 school year. Kim Cummings, Melanie Elks and Jaclyn Zoneff have become principals for the first time at Wallsend Public School, Mannering … Continued
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Gold Coast, Australia – As Australia’s aged-care sector faces heightened scrutiny in light of the Aged Care Bill 2024, Plenty Training, a leading Registered Training Organisation (RTO), is calling on providers to take immediate action to address workforce challenges by investing in the professional development of their experienced carers. With stricter regulations set to take effect in … Continued
