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Have your say on school funding.The Victorian Government has delayed a $2.4 billion boost to public school funding until...
08/10/2025

Have your say on school funding.
The Victorian Government has delayed a $2.4 billion boost to public school funding until 2031. A parliamentary inquiry is now open for submissions from educators, schools, and communities.
Submissions close 19 Dec.
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Victorian educators, school communities, and stakeholders are being urged to have their say on the future of public school funding, as a parliamentary inquiry opens submissions into the impact of a major funding delay.

This month, PAEDS will host its first interdisciplinary conference at The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne in Melbou...
08/10/2025

This month, PAEDS will host its first interdisciplinary conference at The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne in Melbourne. Designed to bring together educators, nurses, allied health professionals, disability workers and families, the event aims to strengthen connections across care teams and explore best practices for supporting children with medical needs in community settings.
Learn more, including how to register:

Diabetes, epilepsy, asthma, anaphylaxis – when a student has complex medical needs, knowing what to do matters. A team of paediatric nurses is helping teachers feel confident and prepared in any situation.

Skills to recognise and understand the impacts of trauma will be embedded in all Deakin University early childhood, prim...
07/10/2025

Skills to recognise and understand the impacts of trauma will be embedded in all Deakin University early childhood, primary and secondary initial teacher education courses from next year.

Skills to recognise and understand the impacts of trauma will be embedded in all Deakin University early childhood, primary and secondary initial teacher education courses from next year.

Share your story, inspire your peers.Presenter applications for the 2026 National Education Summit are now open.Educator...
06/10/2025

Share your story, inspire your peers.
Presenter applications for the 2026 National Education Summit are now open.
Educators across Australia are invited to share their ideas, innovations and classroom experiences at next year’s events in Brisbane and Melbourne.
First round closes 22 October 2025.
Learn more: https://educationmattersmag.com.au/step-up-and-share-call-for-presenters-at-national-education-summit-2026/

Educators are invited to submit proposals to present at the 2026 National Education Summit, with new streams and opportunities to share innovation, research, and classroom practice.

"You can’t be what you can’t see".Ahead of World Teachers’ Day on 31 October, education experts at the University of Sou...
06/10/2025

"You can’t be what you can’t see".

Ahead of World Teachers’ Day on 31 October, education experts at the University of South Australia are calling for urgent action to counteract gender stereotypes and bring more men into early childhood education.

Ahead of World Teachers’ Day on 31 October, education experts at the University of South Australia are calling for urgent action to counteract gender stereotypes and bring more men into early childhood education.

Each year, Year 5 students from The Lake Primary School head to Camp Kookaburra — where adventure meets personal growth....
05/10/2025

Each year, Year 5 students from The Lake Primary School head to Camp Kookaburra — where adventure meets personal growth. From high ropes and canoeing to bush trails and team-building challenges, students discover courage, connection, and confidence in a setting far beyond the classroom.

Read the full story and explore CY Camps: www.cycamps.org.au
Book now for Term 4 and enjoy an exclusive discount

https://educationmattersmag.com.au/school-camps-magic-keeps-mildura-school-coming-back-for-more/

A school camp in central Victoria draws students from a school on the Murray River year after year, where they discover adventure, challenge, and personal growth, creating lasting memories beyond the classroom.

Education Services Australia has appointed Stuart Mitchell as its new CEO, following a national search that drew a stron...
03/10/2025

Education Services Australia has appointed Stuart Mitchell as its new CEO, following a national search that drew a strong field of candidates.

Education Services Australia (ESA) has announced the appointment of Mr Stuart Mitchell as its new Chief Executive Officer.

A new University of Sydney study examining the state of the private tutoring industry is urging state governments in Aus...
02/10/2025

A new University of Sydney study examining the state of the private tutoring industry is urging state governments in Australia to begin addressing the large gaps in tutoring policy.

Australia’s unregulated private tutoring industry is under scrutiny, with new research revealing serious concerns about safety, quality, and fairness for students and families.

Western Port Secondary College is among 41 finalists being recognised for its transformative impact on student learning ...
01/10/2025

Western Port Secondary College is among 41 finalists being recognised for its transformative impact on student learning in the 2025 Victorian Education Excellence Awards.

Outstanding teachers, principals, and school staff across Victoria are being recognised for their transformative impact on student learning, with 41 finalists announced for the 2025 Victorian Education Excellence Awards.

Australian Primary Principals Association President Angela Falkenberg reflects on the quiet impact of educators, explori...
01/10/2025

Australian Primary Principals Association President Angela Falkenberg reflects on the quiet impact of educators, exploring how presence, kindness, and connection shape the true legacy they leave in children’s lives.

APPA President Angela Falkenberg reflects on the quiet impact of educators, exploring how presence, kindness, and connection shape the true legacy they leave in children’s lives.

All NSW public school students from Year 5 to Year 12 will soon have access to a purpose-built generative AI app followi...
30/09/2025

All NSW public school students from Year 5 to Year 12 will soon have access to a purpose-built generative AI app following a successful trial in 50 schools.

All NSW public school students from Year 5 to Year 12 will soon have access to a purpose-built generative AI app following a successful trial in 50 schools.

Twinkl, the global educational publisher with a mission ‘to help those who teach’, has announced a groundbreaking collab...
30/09/2025

Twinkl, the global educational publisher with a mission ‘to help those who teach’, has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Disney, unveiling the largest digital collection of teacher-created Disney educational resources for Australian educators.
Twinkl Australia

Twinkl, the global educational publisher with a mission ‘to help those who teach’, has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Disney, unveiling the largest digital collection of teacher-created Disney educational resources for Australian educators.

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