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Thousands of children have recently returned to the classroom. But how much sports they do – or should be doing – during their school day remains a matter of hot debate. As many educators and parents demand a less cluttered ...

Australia can now claim top spot on the world obesity ladder. Young people are spending less time playing sport, street games and physically active recreation and more time in front of the screens. Moreover, the primary school curriculum is often ...

Midwives – they’re never middle of the road A midwife guides a woman and her partner through pregnancy, childbirth and the early days as a parent. Midwives are usually based in public and private hospitals, working in labour wards and ...

Growing plants and animals for food and fibre is a both ancient and cutting edge. There is no other industry with such opportunities and responsibilities. Think about it: high water use, sustainable challenges, feeding the hungry, propping up the Australian ...

• You can get support online or by phone from your course coordinator – just like having a personal tutor. • You can fit your learning in around your family responsibilities. • You can fit your learning around your work ...

And, yes, bad teachers can make a lasting impression too. So be a good teacher! What about the cash? Wages are getting better and better for teachers. The starting salary for teachers is actually pretty good. For public schools, teachers ...

TAFEs are all about inclusion not exclusion. That doesn’t mean they will let anyone study any course. But it does mean they will help open doors for you rather than lock. TAFEs often accept your work history and life experiences ...

Scholarships are not only for uni study. Scholarships offered by all types of organisations are for study at TAFEs and private providers and apprentices and cadetships and interns and pretty much everything. What to do Figure out what sort of ...

Financial management. Human resources. Operations. Logistics. Stakeholder relations. Counselling. Planning. Communications. Marketing. Administration. Meetings. Reporting. Teaching. Mentoring. Leading. When it comes to being a school principal, the list of duties above represents the tip of the iceberg. The top job ...

It may be time to burn the bras again. No matter what set of figures you look at, women are massively underrepresented among educational leaders. Take NSW. In 2005, women accounted for only 44 per cent of primary principals and ...