Health and Wellbeing
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When is a social media ban not a ban?
As most teenagers continue accessing social media despite Australia’s under-16 ban, experts argue stronger platform accountability must be paired with…
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State of mental health in education
New research has found almost 90 per cent of educators say supporting the mental health of students is now part…
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Are students learning with AI?
As generative AI becomes a routine study tool, researchers argue the key question is not whether students use it, but…
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Monash report puts student belonging in focus
A new Monash University review argues student belonging should be a core education priority, finding that supportive relationships, inclusive school…
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Should schools ban cartwheels?
Some schools are restricting cartwheels and handstands after student injuries, sparking debate about risk and play. Experts argue children benefit…
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School charged over hammer throw incident
Christian Brothers College is facing workplace safety charges following an athletics training incident that left a student seriously injured. Authorities…
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Finding origins of reading anxiety
In the last eight years, there has been a five-fold increase in studies of reading anxiety, as we learn more…
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Young people living in ’polycrisis‘
A report on young people's experiences in the five years since the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted their schooling has found that…
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$10m anti-bullying campaign announced
In response to the recommendations of the Anti-Bullying Rapid Review, the Albanese Labor government has announced a $10 million national…
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Spotting psychosocial hazards at school
The potential for psychosocial hazards such as parent conflict, poor student behaviour and long hours to affect school staff, often…
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