While the 2025 Australian Federal Election is yet to be called, the race to the polls has well and truly begun. It is likely that students and their families are seeing campaign material and speaking about what the upcoming election could mean. It is also likely that they are not, and students don’t understand the … Read more
Early Years educators know all too well about the importance of the safety of children in early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings. Recent updates to the National Quality Framework (NQF) aim to reinforce safety standards across Australia. The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) released a comprehensive review in December 2023 focusing … Read more
Equity in education is a pressing issue in Australia, with recent reports revealing significant disparities in educational outcomes for disadvantaged students. The OECD’s Education Policy Outlook, released in April 2023, highlights that students from low-income families, rural areas, and Indigenous backgrounds are three times more likely to fall behind in school compared to their peers. … Read more
According to the Australian Minister for Education, Jason Clare, approximately 50% of Australia university students who undertake a Teaching or Education course do not complete their studies.
