Posts by Education Australia
Orterra: Creating Calm: Supporting Teacher Mental Health and Wellbeing Through Better Outdoor Spaces
Teacher mental health and wellbeing is a growing concern in today’s educational landscape. As workloads increase and student needs evolve, teachers feel they are constantly having to adapt. Data shows 60% of teacher absences are for mental health or emotional problems. One study found that nine out of ten teachers reported a decline in wellbeing…
Read MoreParentTV: From behaviour to belonging: Tiny shifts to turn meltdowns into moments of connection
If classrooms feel a little heavier as we head into Term 4, you’re not imagining it. Big feelings, tired brains and tricky behaviour are common as the year wears on. The encouraging news is that small, consistent nudges at home can noticeably improve regulation, attention and relationships at school. Below are five simple, trauma-aware practices…
Read MorePlay Poles: School Playgrounds & Softfall: Safe, Engaging, Compliant
When designing or refreshing a school playground, nothing is more critical than safety, especially when children test their limits with balance, coordination, and climbing. Play Poles delivers an all-in-one solution: custom-designed long-lasting playground equipment paired with Australian Standards-compliant Softfall surfacing that cushions every adventurous leap. Why Play Poles stands out: The result? Playgrounds that invite…
Read MorePlayground Centre: Not every child is playing at your school … here’s why
For many children, the playground can be a place of exclusion and those missed moments of play can impact confidence, friendships, and learning. It’s not just about disability or access. True inclusion means children of every age, stage and background can play together – creating a school culture where everyone feels they belong. Rethinking inclusion…
Read MoreStudio 19 Rentals: Start the New School Year Strong with Studio 19 Rentals
The new school year is just around the corner — is your music department ready to hit the right note in 2026? Now is the perfect time to make sure your students have access to the instruments and equipment they need to thrive from day one. At Studio 19 Rentals, we know that an exceptional music…
Read MorePolyflor: Inspiring Young Minds from the Ground Up
At Dromana Sanctuary of Early Learning, every design choice serves a significant purpose: to nurture, support, and inspire the next generation. That’s why this state-of-the-art facility has partnered with Polyflor to provide flooring solutions that balance aesthetics, safety, and functionality, tailored to the needs of inquisitive little learners. Polyflor’s carefully curated flooring palette has transformed…
Read MorePrefab1: St Agatha’s Modular Learning Hub Delivered by Prefab1
Take a look at our latest education project which is a two-storey modular building delivered for St Agatha’s Primary School. Designed to meet growing student needs, this expansive new facility features: Prefab1 coordinated the entire process – from design and off-site fabrication to delivery and final installation – minimising disruption and maximising efficiency. We continue…
Read MoreScully Outdoor Designs: Bring Your Outdoor Vision to Life
At Scully Outdoor Designs, we don’t just create outdoor spaces — we craft vibrant, welcoming environments where communities can connect, learn and thrive. From premium furniture and stylish shade structures to lush synthetic turf and complete landscaping solutions, every detail is designed for beauty, comfort and durability. We proudly partner with schools, childcare centres, aged…
Read MoreCultural iQ: Turning Awareness Into Action
Cultural intelligence isn’t built through theory it’s built through practice. At Cultural iQ, we’ve seen the same challenge across sectors: organisations know cultural intelligence matters, but too often they don’t know where to start, or how to move from good intentions into meaningful action. That gap can create risk legal, reputational, and relational. It can…
Read MoreThrust Floors: From Playground to Podium: Flooring that Supports Lifelong Sport
Every journey in sport starts with a safe, inspiring space. Thrust Floors, Australia’s leading manufacturer and installer of premium parquet, has been creating high-performance educational and sporting facilities for more than 50 years. Our “AIR-THRUST” sprung sports flooring supports students from their first steps in primary school to high-level training at university. It fosters safety,…
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