Health+Wellbeing
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Nearly 400 schools across the country call for ‘COVID crisis’ relief from national charity
Schools Plus, the national charity committed to closing the education gap caused by disadvantage, received funding applications amounting to $11…
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Why developing emotional intelligence is critical to our education sector – podcast
Both the education sector and the Australian public are well aware of the significant challenges COVID has presented to teachers…
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ReachOut survey reveals more than half of students reported poor mental health or wellbeing in 2021
Mental health organisation ReachOut has released disturbing new findings that show approximately one-third of Australian students are reporting that study…
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‘At risk of burnout’: mental health professional discusses teacher wellbeing – podcast
Like health practitioners of all stripes, 2020 and 2021 are years that many teachers in COVID-19 affected areas would probably…
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The importance of classroom ventilation beyond the pandemic – podcast
As NSW students prepare for a staged return to school around mid-October, concerns have been expressed about the lack of…
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Greater Sydney schools begin staggered return of students from October 25, but temporary closures are still a reality
The NSW Education Department has advised that temporary school closures could still be needed if COVID-19 cases are detected in…
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‘Let’s Talk’: Family Planning NSW releases free sex education courses
Family Planning NSW has designed a suite of online, interactive webinars for educators and school staff to teach students about…
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What is teacher burnout and how can it affect students?
A study has concluded that teacher burnout affects students in numerous ways, including their achievement levels and motivation. The study,…
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NAPLAN 2021 results show positive trends, despite ‘major disruptions’
The release of the 2021 National Assessment Plan for Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) summary information has shown that the COVID-19…
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Educational leader urges parents to worry less, but questions the ongoing obsession with the HSC and current education model
An educational leader is not only recommending parents try to worry a little less during homeschooling periods, but is also…
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