Education Australia

24/11/2023

24/11/2023

Asthma ranks as the leading health condition affecting Australian school-aged kids, more than any other condition. It is these same kids that lead the nation’s asthma hospitalisation rates.

Studies have shown that exposure to air pollutants, such as fine particulate matter (PM2.5), can impair cognitive abilities, attention span and memory retention. It can cause behavioural issues, including irritability, fatigue and difficulty concentrating.

- Asthma Australia, Education Australia (September 2023)

22/11/2023

"At the moment, university funding is primarily based on a student’s field of study. There are some extra funds for equity students, about A$360 million a year, but this is not a key feature of the system’s design.

In our paper we explored what would happen if a model similar the Schooling Resource Standard was introduced in Australian universities."

Read the full article at theconversation.com.

Authors:
Peter Hurley - Director, Mitchell Institute, Victoria University
Ha Nguyen - Research Fellow, Victoria University
Maria Prokofieva - Senior lecturer, Lead data scientist, Victoria University
Melissa Tham - Research fellow, Victoria University

21/11/2023

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children enrolled, by remoteness area, 2022

In 2022

- there were 21,516 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children aged 4 or 5 years old enrolled in a preschool program, representing over 6% of all children enrolled in preschool programs
- over 96% of enrolled Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children were enrolled for 15 hours or more per week
- 47% of enrolled Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children were enrolled in preschool programs in inner and outer regional areas followed by major cities (41%) and remote and very remote areas (12%)
- 40% of children enrolled in a preschool program in remote/very remote areas were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children

Visit www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/education/preschool-education/2022 for more information.

20/11/2023

Having a dog in the workplace fosters increased productivity, enhances morale, fosters teamwork, and cultivates a healthier work environment. We certainly have no complaints about it, that's why we have two!

17/11/2023

Being outdoors is beneficial, whether learning as part of an outdoor education program, participating in an outdoor adventure, seeking improvement through nature therapy, or simply being immersed in nature. Getting active outdoors enhances student and staff wellbeing, while deepening connections to community, environment and cultural values.

Outdoor activities develop social connections and allow people to work on group relationships. By focusing on a joint goal, such as bushwalking to a destination, individuals can realise how dependent they are on others and the environment.

- Outdoors Queensland, Education Australia (September 2023)

16/11/2023

Our journey doesn't end with print. We provide a digital ebook alongside the printed version.

Within its digital pages, you'll find links to further explore our selected suppliers, editorials from leading associations, seamlessly integrated videos, and digital assets that bring the content to life.

The ebook is shared with our the individuals at the forefront of the healthcare industry.

15/11/2023

The Victorian Government has allocated $200 million to employ dedicated mental health support staff in primary schools throughout the state. The extra funding will be used to train and employ 1,800 teachers as mental health and wellbeing leaders through the Murdoch Children's Research Institute and University of Melbourne by 2026.

Visit our website to learn more: www.educationaus.net.au/funding

10/11/2023

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students must be able to see themselves and their cultures, values and worldviews in educational institutions and practices to be able to thrive on their education journey.

Despite this, the voices of First Nations students and families are largely excluded from education policies. At Aurora, we are working to place First Nations people at the centre of education reform through the Redefining Indigenous Success in Education (RISE) project.

RISE is a five-year Aurora education initiative, designed in partnership with the ANU Centre for Social Research Methods and funded by the Paul Ramsay Foundation, which aims to build on the knowledge of what works in education from a distinctly
First Nations perspective.

To do this, RISE will support approximately 800 First Nations students and their families from the beginning to the end of high school and learn from their diverse experiences along the way.

Aurora Education Foundation, Education Australia (September 2023)

09/11/2023

SEPTEMBER 2023 EDITION

In the September 2023 edition of Education Australia, we present a valuable resource for professionals in the Education sector.

Our carefully curated resource guide features top-tier preferred suppliers in different funding categories, providing a range of advanced technologies and expert services.

Equipping decision makers with the information to access the finest services and products available.

08/11/2023

In a world where time is a precious commodity, and in a time where technology is more advanced than ever before, teachers, administrators and students often find themselves trapped in a cycle of wasting valuable hours on manual tasks.

It's time to break free from the burden of inefficient workflows and embrace a solution that optimises time and resources.

05/11/2023

As home to some of the world’s leading climate researchers, the University of Tasmania takes its commitment to sustainability very seriously.
Live and learn sustainably, somewhere truly unique.


#1️ in climate action globally.

04/11/2023

The classroom whiteboard deserves more!!!
believes that the classroom whiteboard deserves to be so much more than a humble piece of neglected and rapidly deteriorating equipment.

03/11/2023

Did you know offer an Education Discount? Shop the huge range of magnetic tiles and ball runs to expand your teaching toolkit and bring tactile learning to your classroom.
Help students create deeper connections as they learn through play!

Check out the September edition of Education Australia for 20 ways can be used as a classroom resource, or to learn more about the Education Discount head to connetixtiles.com

02/11/2023

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01/11/2023

The Berry Street Education Model. A Whole School Approach to Student Engagement and WELL-BEING When teachers create a proactive, pre-emptive, strength-based classroom, students learn better.

31/10/2023

Under the WA Government's Direct to Market program, categories were expanded to include carpet, carpet tiles and vinyl floor covering, providing schools with greater flexibility to organise their own minor works and maintenance for projects up to a value of $50,000.

Read more on our website. https://www.educationaus.net.au/funding

27/10/2023

“Hats off” to Aussie teachers on World Teachers’ Day
🎩🧢👒🎓

On World Teachers’ Day today, the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) invites everyone to take a “hats off” selfie and share their message of appreciation for teachers on social media using the hashtag and tagging .

AITSL CEO Mark Grant said that "teaching is a challenging profession, and our teachers and school leaders continue to work tirelessly both inside and outside the classroom".

"Today is about us sharing our messages about the positive impact teachers have made in our lives," Mr Grant said.

Campaign ambassador and CEO of Real Schools, Adam Voight, agrees.

“It’s a day where teachers and school leaders should also reflect and look at everything they have achieved as an educator and the hurdles they have overcome and the positive impact they have had in their school community,” Mr Voight said.

Teacher campaign ambassador Kate Ingliss said, " as teachers, we have many responsibilities, we are not just teaching our students the curriculum, but life skills too. We are their mentor, confidant and advocate."

Join the campaign now by going to www.worldteachersday.edu.au.

26/10/2023

‘So many things to consider’: how to help school leavers decide what to do next
As we pass the half-way mark in term 3, many students in Year 12 will be thinking more and more about the

Universities and TAFEs are having open days and no doubt, teachers, friends and family will be asking, “what are you going to do next year?”
As educators, parents and carers, we know these are difficult questions. But if anything, they are becoming more difficult for young people in an unpredictable and competitive job market

By Lucas Walsh, Monash University
Joanna Gleeson, Monash University
Read the full article HERE: theconversation.com

25/10/2023

Our modern office offers an array of benefits for the whole team. It is a thoughtfully designed, comfortable space that is a welcoming environment for all employees.

Traditional offices often sport a dated industrial theme with no character to demonstrate a neutral work environment.

Modern spaces offer a new approach and ensure people feel comfortable and welcomed.

Therefore, doing our best work!

24/10/2023

October shines a light on Breast Cancer Awareness, reminding us of the strength and resilience of survivors, honouring those we've lost, and showing support for those currently fighting.

Let's raise awareness, share knowledge, and advocate for early detection.

20/10/2023

The government announced the five-year National Skills Agreement with lots of funding.

How does this affect Funding in the Education Sector?

Check more on the link below:
https://www.pm.gov.au/media/landmark-national-skills-agreement-unlock-billions

19/10/2023

The next generation of creatives

Do you teach students who love the performing arts, but don’t know where to start to build a career?

Perhaps they are interested in onstage performance roles as an actor, musician, vocalist, dancer or circus performer – in front of the curtain careers. Perhaps they are interested in management-type roles and are not sure of their best fit, but know they want to work in performing arts.

So, what could they do?

There is an ever-expanding market for employment in the creative sector that requires a variety of skills, expertise and education.

The opportunities to engage in the performing arts and transform young people’s curiosity into a career are broader than you may realise.

In the performing arts sector, it’s smart to have diversity in skill base by learning and developing other skill sets. For example, a musician who also builds expertise in business management carries the understanding of a musician in an orchestral company, with the qualifications to also be the company’s Chief Executive Officer or Artistic Director.

Australian Performing Arts Association, Education Australia (September 2023)

17/10/2023

Positive education through representative school sport.

Interstate school representative sport has been ongoing for over 100 years.

In 2023, the Australian Football Championships is celebrating its 100 years of interstate competition in Ballarat, Victoria, and Albury, New South Wales (NSW).

Since 1981, an organisation now known as School Sport Australia (SSA) has been responsible for the development and promotion of national representative school sport nationwide.

This has been achieved through the work of its state and territory education bodies, which have accepted the responsibility of implementing SSA representative programs, assisting in policy development, and providing, through their individual state networks, the maximum number of opportunities for students to participate in the broadest range of sporting events.

School Sport Australia, Education Australia (September 2023)

16/10/2023

Water is life, water is food. Leave no one behind.

It’s time to start managing water wisely!
Governments, the private sector, farmers, academia, civil society and individuals need to work together to address global water challenges. We need to produce more food and other essential agricultural commodities with less water while ensuring water is distributed equally, our aquatic food systems are preserved, and nobody is left behind.

Together, we can be the change.

14/10/2023

NEW SOUTH WALES
* A back-to-school budget boost will include a new $193 million program commencing in January 2023.

QUEENSLAND
* The Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Visual Art recognise and promote excellence in senior visual art education throughout Queensland state and non-state schools. One school from each region coordinates the regional exhibition annually and is therefore provided with $3,000 in funding.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
* The State Government has announced a $100 discount on the Materials and Services Charge, which was confirmed in the State Budget for 2022-2023.

Read more on our website. https://www.educationaus.net.au/funding

12/10/2023

Negotiations around the next school reform agreement alongside the NDIS Review provide a real opportunity to better educate and support students with disabilities.

The current reform agreement ends in December 2024, and the new one is starting to be developed. One of the early priorities is to improve outcomes for all students, “particularly those most at risk of falling behind”. An expert panel will deliver a report to all education ministers by the end of October to inform negotiations.

Meanwhile, a wide-ranging NDIS Review, looking at the sustainability of the scheme, is also due to be report around the same time.

By Catherine Smith, The University of Melbourne
Helen Dickinson, UNSW Sydney
Read the full article HERE: theconversation.com

11/10/2023

Australia needs a ‘knowledge economy’ fuelled by scientists and arts graduates, here’s why:

The federal government has been asking for “bold ideas” to “reimagine” the future of Australian higher education for decades to come.

An interim report for the Universities Accord was released in July. Feedback on this draft is due today.
While there have been many ideas floated by commentators and the review panel (such as a new national university for regional students and a levy on international student fees), there has been less discussion about what our university education system is for.

We think there is an urgent need to talk about how higher education can fuel a “knowledge economy” – an economy based on technical and scientific advances. This is crucial if we are going to move past our economic reliance on carbon.

By Matt McGuire, Western Sydney University
Catharine Coleborne, University of Newcastle
Read the full article HERE: theconversation.com

10/10/2023

Education Australia believes Mental health is a universal human right.

“Our minds, our rights"!
World Mental Health Day, 10 October 2023

06/10/2023

Online safety is a concern for many parents across the globe.
eSafety in Australian schools.

It has been a topic that is regularly raised due to the continued merging of the digital and real worlds. This is a trend that will continue, with children in kindergarten starting to learn about tablets, games and online activities.

It is the responsibility of the technology industry to ensure that these children and their families are well-prepared. The Australian Information Security Association (AISA) as the peak body for cyber security in Australia needs to play a part in helping shape how this problem is approached in the education sector.

Australian Information Security, Education Australia (September 2023)

05/10/2023

Digital exclusion amongst school students

Although the online world was created by adults for adults, the reality is one in three internet users is a child or young person. Digital products, services and experiences have become part of everyday life, with continuous high-quality access to data, devices and storage simply assumed.

Over the past few years, most schools have moved to app-based communication strategies to engage students (and parents/carers) in class timetabling, curriculum, homework and school events, such as sports days, fundraising, plays and tuckshop.

When this access is inconsistent, interrupted or non-existent, children are said to be digitally excluded. The lack of digital inclusion, which is the reality for some Australian children and young people, constitutes a significant barrier to their education, career options, safety and citizenship.

Commissioner for Children & Young people, Education Australia (September 2023)

04/10/2023

Empowering young people with Positive Education and wellbeing science!

With an ongoing mental health crisis among young people across the globe, there has never been a more pressing need for our communities – and schools as significant and influential components of those communities – to take action to improve the mental health of all community members.

This is essential not only to alleviate mental ill-being, but also to teach individuals the skills they need to live flourishing lives.

Educators and researchers globally prioritise the importance of nurturing students’ wellbeing in the education system. This necessary shift has given rise to Positive Education, a transformative approach that combines academic learning with the cultivation of character strengths and social and emotional wellbeing.

Positive Education Schools Association, Education Australia (September 2023)

03/10/2023

“Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire.” - William Butler Yeats

29/09/2023

With the ever-growing funding schools and universities are receiving, it is crucial that they have the correct information, knowledge and resources available in order to best allocate this funding.

Education Australia is specifically designed to connect leading industry professionals with the independent and government school sector, as well as universities, on a national level.

Our concept is to help assist and improve the education sector as a whole!

26/09/2023

Setting new standards in education!

‘Role clarity is one of the biggest concerns when it comes to TAs, which is why the Standards are going to be really helpful. The TA can be a wasted asset if the teacher isn’t clear on what their role is, and if the teacher doesn’t know how to effectively partner with the TA in the classroom.’ – Dr Claire Jackson, Inclusive Education Specialist, Faculty of Education, Monash University.

The Australian Standards for Paraprofessional Educators align with the Professional Standards for Teachers and will provide schools with a framework to effectively deploy paraprofessionals, and ensure they are fully prepared for their role, better enabling educators to help students succeed.

ATA - Australia Teacher Aide

21/09/2023

Connecting Business to the Education Industry.

🎨 Arts and Crafts
🪑Furniture & Fitting
🛝 Playground Equipment

19/09/2023

Boarding schools in Australia’s education system: Why are they important?
Of the over 25 million people living in Australia, 28% of the population live in rural or remote areas.
“Students also develop independence and leadership in the space.”

ABSA, Education Australia Resource Guide / September 2023

14/09/2023

Connecting Business to the Education Industry.

⌨️ Management & Software
🔦Safety & Security
🍿Canteen Food & Beverage

12/09/2023

Don't just take our word for it!

07/09/2023

Why support student wellbeing in schools?
“Every child has the right not only to survive, but to live to their fullest potential, developing healthily in conditions that do not adversely affect their physical and mental wellbeing”.
Wellbeing can be defined as, “feeling good, functioning well and doing good for others”.

APACS, Education Australia Resource Guide / September 2023