We want our profession to be among those recognised by the community, including governments, for their expertise and capacity to contribute to public debate, policy directions and priorities. If educators want our voice to be heard, we have, of course, ...

These ‘reforms’ invariably focus on single issues - pedagogy, organisational structures and processes, curriculum, teacher professional development, accountability and so on – and rarely form part of a coherent whole. The so-called ‘education revolution’ is an example of a number ...

Current education policy (National Curriculum Board, 2009) appeals to the needs of the economy to justify and drive initiatives and funding to address the problems in education. It brings to the forefront thinking that has infl uenced education policy over ...

Cathy Wever reports. As the foundation principal of a fledgling institution Kerrie Heenan decided to take advantage of the Victorian education department’s Professional Coaching for Principals program, in order to cement and develop the skills of her leadership team. Heenan’s ...

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 ...