Posts by Education Australia
Urban+: The bell rings. The bottles come out
The bell rings, students pour out of classrooms, and suddenly every hydration station on campus becomes the most popular place in the school. Drink bottles are refilled, friends catch up, and within minutes everyone is off again—to the playground, the oval, or their next lesson. It’s a scene that plays out every day in schools…
Read MoreTreetops Adventure: It’s time to Spring into adventure
Term 3 is the perfect time to start planning your spring excursion. As the days become longer and the bush begins to come alive, there’s no better time to get students outdoors for an experience that encourages movement, confidence and connection with nature. At Treetops Adventure, our tree ropes courses are open all year round,…
Read MoreTranstage: Why every school should invest in a portable stage and backdrop package
Every school hosts a wide variety of events throughout the year, from assemblies and graduation ceremonies to musicals, talent shows, award presentations and parent information evenings. While these events create memorable experiences for students and families, they also require a professional, safe and reliable presentation space. Investing in a portable stage and backdrop package is…
Read MoreBowlsome/JNR Foods: Reducing ultra-processed foods in Australian school canteens
Why Real Food Matters More Than Ever School canteens play an important role in shaping children’s eating habits. For many students, lunch is their biggest meal of the school day, making canteens an opportunity to fuel learning, support wellbeing and encourage lifelong healthy food choices. As awareness grows around the impact of ultra-processed foods (UPFs),…
Read MorePharmacy Direct: Providing flexible pricing solutions for educational institutions
One of the biggest procurement challenges for educational institutions is finding opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining quality and supplier reliability. This often means comparing supplier pricing, evaluating purchasing arrangements for both routine and ongoing orders, and ensuring products continue to meet institutional requirements over time, all without disrupting day-to-day operations. Supporting quality products at competitive…
Read MoreAutex Acoustic: Where acoustic comfort meets everyday productivity-Vicinity™ Workstation Screens
Autex Acoustics® specialise in carbon neutral acoustic solutions for the built environment, creating sustainable environments that support wellbeing, productivity, and creative expression. Why acoustic workstation screens matter in education spaces Schools, universities, and training environments are continually evolving to support a wider range of learning styles, work modes, and student needs. Open-plan staff areas, shared…
Read MoreKidzspace: Planning a new school playground? Avoid these four common mistakes
A new playground is one of the most valuable investments a school can make in its outdoor environment. It provides opportunities for physical activity, social interaction and imaginative play while supporting students’ overall wellbeing. With many commercial playgrounds expected to provide 15 years or more of service, taking the time to plan properly before construction begins…
Read MorePolyflor: Gawler Childcare, South Australia
Education environments require flooring solutions that balance aesthetics, durability and ease of maintenance. From early learning centres to schools and educational facilities, flooring must withstand constant foot traffic while contributing to spaces that feel welcoming, comfortable and beneficial to learning. At Gawler Childcare in South Australia, Polyflor Forest FX PUR in American Oak was selected…
Read MorePostureAssist Foot Rest: One-size-fits-all furniture doesn’t fit everyone
In busy education environments, workstations are often shared, standardised, or set up for convenience rather than individual comfort. But the reality is simple: one-size-fits-all furniture does not fit everyone. Teachers, school office staff, learning support teams and administrators all spend time seated at desks, whether they are planning lessons, marking work, managing enrolments, entering data,…
Read MoreSpectrum Tuition: The best teachers in the country are doing two jobs. We only trained them for one
A child is stuck. Not on the question, on something deeper. They understood the method yesterday, but today they cannot start. A great teacher sees it. Not because the child raises a hand, but because they notice the posture shift, the pen that has not moved, the eyes that just left the page. In that…
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