It can be pinpointed that 1 in 12 Australians experience physical abuse before they turn 15, and 1 in 28 are sexually abused, but data gaps mean the perpetrators, victims and frequency of the violence is unknown, the Children’s Rights Commissioner ...
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People with disabilities struggle with transition from school
Australia must develop a coherent national strategy on post-school transitions for people with disabilities, a report advocates. The Australian Bureau of Statistics shows 45 per cent of people with a disability in Australia live in or near poverty. The same ...
More »Volunteer works to move Indonesian children from street to class
“Education can change someone’s life.” That's why Mira Lay is volunteering in Indonesia to get street children into the classroom. Lay has been working at Sahabat Anak, a volunteer organisation that gives free informal education, in Jakarta. The Indonesian Government estimates ...
More »Young people may need decade to get full-time job
New research has found it can take young people 10 years to secure full-time work, but through no fault of their own. The Life Patterns study from University of Melbourne’s Youth Research Centre followed a cohort of just under 4000 ...
More »Aboriginal languages course developer says count it on ATAR
Aboriginal languages will be offered as a New South Wales HSC subject next year – although it won’t count towards a student’s ATAR. Across the state, 61 schools teach this subject using the K–10 syllabus. NSW Minister for Aboriginal affairs, Leslie ...
More »Drone education takes flight in schools
Drone education will expand to Australian schools – teaching children that drones are tools, not toys. 3D Robotics, North America’s largest consumer drone manufacturer, has expanded its academic program to launch in Australian schools. Hardware discounts and curriculum support will be available ...
More »App hits the right beats teaching Mandarin
A new app will get school kids in the rhythm of learning Mandarin – literally. LoopSkool Chinese, developed by Scott Wallace, a student at the University of Melbourne's Graduate School of Education, plays rhythmic chants that help children learn Mandarin. Once they’ve ...
More »Immigrants at Australian schools top OECD averages
While one-fifth of Australian immigrant children feel alienated at their school, an Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development report has found that the situation is even worse in France and Belgium. Helping Immigrant Students to Succeed at School shows 3 ...
More »Australia adopts ‘Minecraft’ coding tutorials
Minecraft will now be teaching Australian children how to code. Microsoft Australia has integrated the popular computer game into a coding tutorial designed for ages 6 and up. Players will use basic coding skills to navigate a two-dimensional world. Almost 21.4 million ...
More »Casuals not aware of pro development chances: expert
Awareness is key in getting casual relief teachers the same professional development opportunities as those who work full-time, an expert has said. Associate professor Lawrie Drysdale, from University of Melbourne’s Graduate School of Education, said while casual relief teachers (CRTs) ...
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