Education
PISA results “Worst Australia has had in 20 years”
The annual Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) results were released, showing a continued decline in Australian students’ reading, maths......
‘Our Education in Our Hands’ campaign launched today
The Federal government has tried several times to cut funds for the Higher Education sector, and encouraging universities to become......
Poetry in Indigenous Languages
The Poetry in First Languages Project was devised by Red Room Poetry to encourage the creation of poetry in indigenous......
Factors behind the rise of homeschooling in Australia
Concerns around bullying, support for students with disabilities and dissatisfaction with mainstream education has led to thousands of parents to......
Birth-related PTSD on the rise
Up to one in three Australian women have experienced birth trauma and perinatal PTSD is on the rise, according to......
Stress Looms for Students
Technology, high expectations, whether or not your grade will allow you to undertake your dream course – these are all......
Young Aussies feeling increasingly unhappy
With school, study, body image, exams, coping with stress: it’s no wonder young Australians are increasingly experiencing psychological distress. Almost......
Report argues quality education starts with teacher’s pay
New research from the Grattan Institute argues teacher’s pay needs to rise to attract bright young school leavers. They say......
Call to retain more international students
While Australia remains an attractive place for international students, many don’t get to stay once they’ve finished their studies, leading......
New legislation to tackle contract cheating in higher education
Would you ever pay someone to write a university or TAFE assignment for you? What about sitting for an exam?......