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Mr Pool Man: The quiet month that decides your swim season
August doesn’t look like a big month for school pools. Term 3 is in full swing, programs are ticking along, and summer still feels a long way off. That’s exactly what makes it valuable. It’s the last quiet window before the sprint: Term 4 arrives in October, swimming carnivals and learn-to-swim programs ramp up, and…
Read MoreYoung Athletes: Sporting schools funding now available
Free-to-Access Sports Programs Through Sporting Schools Funding Supporting student wellbeing extends far beyond academic achievement. As schools continue to prioritise the health, wellbeing and engagement of young people, providing opportunities for regular physical activity has never been more important — and Sporting Schools funding makes it easier to deliver. All 15 Young Athletes sport-specific programs…
Read MoreThrust Floors: Your gymnasium flooring upgrade could be funded
Timing Your Next Capital Project Schools progressing capital works are reviewing budgets, confirming projects, and planning delivery around upcoming school breaks. Flooring upgrades often move quickly during these windows, particularly where safety, compliance, or ageing surfaces are a concern. Planning early gives schools more control over product selection, installation timing, and long-term outcomes. It also…
Read MoreIntersport: Everything your schools needs for sport, fitness and athletics
One Supplier. Complete Sporting Solutions. Inspire Participation. Develop Talent. Build Active School Communities. Whether you’re equipping a PE department, upgrading sports facilities, or preparing for your annual athletics carnival, we provide schools with premium-quality sporting equipment that delivers performance, durability, and exceptional value. From everyday PE lessons to elite school competitions, we help educational institutions…
Read MoreCiviq: How long has that bubbler been hanging on?
The school maintenance list never seems to shrink. One week it’s a leaking tap. Next, a worn patch near the toilets. Then it’s time for a grant application. And at the next P&C meeting, everyone’s looking for something useful, visible, and worth the effort to support. And then there’s the old bubbler. Still hanging on.…
Read MoreAquarius Technology: Beyond free chlorine: Why commercial pools need total chlorine monitoring
Maintaining safe, sparkling pool water is about far more than simply keeping chlorine levels within range. While Free Chlorine has long been the primary measurement used to control disinfection in commercial pools, many operators are discovering the benefits of monitoring Total Chlorine alongside Free Chlorine using advanced controllers such as the Aquarius SP26 series. Aquarius…
Read MoreSaltair: Modular classrooms, ready for the start of term
Growing enrolments and ageing infrastructure are pushing more Australian schools toward off-site construction, and for good reason. A classroom built in a factory can arrive finished, certified and ready to teach in, without months of disruption to a live campus. Saltair designs, manufactures, delivers and installs modular classrooms and school buildings across Queensland and northern…
Read MoreBe Challenged: Preparing students for a life of leadership beyond the school gates
For generations, schools have been trusted with preparing young people for the future. Traditionally, that preparation has been measured through academic achievement: marks, exams, ATARs, subject mastery and progression through the curriculum. These things still matter. But they are no longer enough on their own. The world students are moving into is uncertain, fast-changing and…
Read MoreSurvival First Aid Kits: First Aid Kits in the workplace, is your institution covered?
In an education setting, first aid is never far from the action. From scraped knees in the playground to sprains on sports day, incidents can happen at any moment, and when they do, a fully stocked first aid kit needs to be within reach. At SURVIVAL we know what it takes to keep educational workplaces…
Read MoreZembl: Business energy prices are falling. But waiting until 1 July could cost you.
The latest DMO and VDO determinations are out – and from 1 July, default business energy prices are set to fall across much of Australia. That’s good news for small businesses. But there’s one important detail many businesses may be missing: some energy offers available right now are already priced below the new benchmark rates.…
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