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Education Ministers have accepted a recommendation from ACARA to undertake a targeted iterative review of the Australian...
04/03/2026

Education Ministers have accepted a recommendation from ACARA to undertake a targeted iterative review of the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics for Foundation to Year 2, as part of a national push to lift early numeracy outcomes.

Education Ministers have accepted a recommendation from the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority to undertake a targeted iterative review of the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics for Foundation to Year 2, as part of a national push to lift early numeracy outcomes.

The Australian Education Research Organisation - AERO review found evidence that some school-based programs, when delive...
03/03/2026

The Australian Education Research Organisation - AERO review found evidence that some school-based programs, when delivered effectively and implemented in ways that support learning, are associated with improved student outcomes.

The Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) has released a new paper examining the role and impact of health and allied health initiatives in schools, as part of its ongoing focus on equity in education.

Australian primary schools implementing a whole-school anxiety model are reporting measurable reductions in student anxi...
03/03/2026

Australian primary schools implementing a whole-school anxiety model are reporting measurable reductions in student anxiety, alongside a near-doubling of teacher confidence in responding to anxious students.
NSW Primary Principals' Association

The NSW Primary Principals’ Association has brought school leaders and mental health experts together in Sydney to examine how schools can better respond to rising levels of student anxiety.

Designed to support educators at every stage of their career – from emerging educators to experienced classroom teachers...
01/03/2026

Designed to support educators at every stage of their career – from emerging educators to experienced classroom teachers and school leaders – the National Education Summit delivers practical, research-informed learning that can be implemented immediately.

In 2026, the National Education Summit returns to two major cities, bringing its dynamic, conference-led professional development experience to Brisbane and Melbourne.

With a 12-metre width and capacity for up to 200 spectators, Felton Industries Tow & Fold grandstand is ideal for school...
27/02/2026

With a 12-metre width and capacity for up to 200 spectators, Felton Industries Tow & Fold grandstand is ideal for schools managing weekly sporting fixtures.

Felton Industries, Australia’s leading designer, manufacturer, and supplier of premium Australian-made aluminium outdoor furniture, has announced the launch of its new Tow & Fold grandstand range, a high-capacity mobile seating solution engineered to deliver stadium-style spectator experiences any...

How can schools ensure RSE reflects what students are actually navigating online and offline? Respect Collective says co...
26/02/2026

How can schools ensure RSE reflects what students are actually navigating online and offline? Respect Collective says contemporary issues — from digital privacy to influencer culture and consent in complex social settings — need structured, evidence-informed support for teachers.

Read more on Education Matters.

Respectful relationships and consent education is no longer a "nice to have" in Australian schools; it is mandated, expected, and increasingly scrutinised.

NGS Super has reported double-digit returns across several investment options for the year ending 31 December 2025, amid...
26/02/2026

NGS Super has reported double-digit returns across several investment options for the year ending 31 December 2025, amid what it described as a volatile and uncertain economic environment.

NGS Super has reported double-digit returns across several investment options for the year ending 31 December 2025, amid what it described as a volatile and uncertain economic environment. NGS Super is an Australian industry superannuation fund that has operated for more than 35 years. It states tha...

With Term 1 well underway, Pilot Pen Australia explores how sustainable, reliable writing tools support creativity and d...
26/02/2026

With Term 1 well underway, Pilot Pen Australia explores how sustainable, reliable writing tools support creativity and deeper learning in classrooms already finding their rhythm in 2026.

With Term 1 well underway, Pilot Pen Australia explores how sustainable, reliable writing tools support creativity and deeper learning in classrooms already finding their rhythm in 2026.

New national data suggest gender stereotypes still shape how students and their families view STEM careers – but targete...
23/02/2026

New national data suggest gender stereotypes still shape how students and their families view STEM careers – but targeted storytelling may help change those perceptions.
Future You

New national data suggest gender stereotypes still shape how students and their families view STEM careers – but targeted storytelling may help change those perceptions.

The author, who has written 43 books and sold more than 20 million copies worldwide, is the ninth writer to take on the ...
22/02/2026

The author, who has written 43 books and sold more than 20 million copies worldwide, is the ninth writer to take on the national ambassador role for reading and children’s literature.
Australian Children's Laureate Foundation

Bestselling author Andy Griffiths has been appointed the 2026–2027 Australian Children’s Laureate, becoming the ninth writer to take on the national ambassador role for reading and children’s literature.

Australian Primary Principals Association President Angela Falkenberg reveals the hidden cost of offensive behaviour in ...
19/02/2026

Australian Primary Principals Association President Angela Falkenberg reveals the hidden cost of offensive behaviour in schools.

Australian Primary Principals Association (APPA) President Ms Angela Falkenberg reveals the hidden cost of offensive behaviour in schools.

Public school teachers, principals and education support staff in Victoria could take part in potential industrial actio...
18/02/2026

Public school teachers, principals and education support staff in Victoria could take part in potential industrial action if negotiations over pay and conditions do not progress.

Public school teachers, principals and education support staff in Victoria could take part in a 24-hour stopwork on 24 March if negotiations over pay and conditions do not progress.

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