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Young people feeling robbed of their youth, new report finds

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A new report from the Monash Centre for Youth Policy and Education Practice (CYPEP), has found that young people are missing out on being young. Data collected for the 2022 Australian Youth Barometer was analysed by members of CYPEP’s Youth Reference Group to provide deeper insights into what it means to be young, and why … Continued

Life-changing scholarships awarded to 220 high-school girls across Australia

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220 high-school girls from right across Australia have received life-changing scholarships as part of the Harding Miller Education Foundation’s Awards for 2024.   Harding Miller Scholarships are provided to female students who show high academic potential and who are currently experiencing low socioeconomic circumstances.   Award ceremonies have now been held in capital cities across … Continued

From Country to the classroom: building relationships that empower teachers, students and communities

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Research finds taking teachers onto Country can improve schooling for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Taking teachers out of the classroom and onto Country is building connections and confidence to imbed cultural knowledges and community understandings in classrooms across the state, says research led by UNSW Sydney. The Culturally Nourishing Schooling project (CNS) engages teachers, school … Continued

The Pinnacle Foundation celebrates 15-year anniversary and 100+ annual scholarships, as 2025 applications open from 1 July

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From regional roots in Inverell to international scholar in Berlin, aspiring business student and LQBTQIA+ advocate among the many Pinnacle Foundation program beneficiaries.  Sydney/Melbourne, Australia, 1 July 2024 – The Pinnacle Foundation, Australian LGBTQIA+ education charity, is celebrating a dual milestone this year. The foundation has reached a remarkable achievement, awarding over 100 scholarships to … Continued

Teaching degrees coming to the Riverina for local students

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Aspiring teachers in the Riverina will be able to study from their hometown for an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) degree with UNSW Sydney. The UNSW School of Education will offer undergraduate and postgraduate programs in teaching to Riverina locals from 2025. Locals will be able to commence their journey to a teaching degree with a … Continued

CDU outlines 22 policy requests for next NT Government

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Charles Darwin University (CDU) has outlined a series of education, infrastructure, economic, cultural and science policy requests for the next Northern Territory Government.  The University has compiled a list of 22 policy requests and delivered it to all Members of the Legislative Assembly in the leadup to the 2024 Northern Territory General Election.  The policy … Continued

STEPS Group Empowers Communities with Expanded Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program

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STEPS Group is proud to announce the expansion of its successful Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program, following the award of a significant contract from the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. This expansion extends STEPS’ services to the Townsville, Wide Bay, and Sunshine Coast regions, commencing 1 July. STEPS Group, a … Continued

Apprentices vital to industry and economic success

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27 June 2024 New data released today from the National Centre for Vocational Education and Research shows building and construction apprenticeship commencements have fallen 22 per cent in the year to December 2023. Only 41,935 people commenced a building and construction-related apprenticeship in 2023, down from 54,035. In response, Master Builders Australia is today releasing … Continued