Child Protection Week: Celebrating nearly 40 years: Queensland’s unique commitment to keeping kids safe

Every year, Queensland unites to celebrate Child Protection Week, a dedicated time to shine a light on the safety, wellbeing, and rights of children and families across the state. This year, the awareness campaign is timed to begin on Father’s Day, Sunday 7th of September, launching a week-long series of events, activities, and awareness campaigns…

Read More

Australian Association for the Education of the Gifted and Talented: From policy to practice: Implementing gifted education policies in Australian schools

In 2025, the AAEGT is promoting the theme ‘Policy to Practice’. The aim of this theme is to raise awareness and support for schools to take their gifted education policies and turn them into a living, breathing practice in our classrooms and schools. Why do we need gifted education policy? Gifted education is a critical…

Read More

The Australian School Business Administrators Association: Empowering school business administrators to lead with excellence

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the role of school business administrator has become increasingly vital. These professionals are the backbone of school operations, ensuring that independent schools across Australia and New Zealand run efficiently, effectively, and sustainably. At the heart of supporting and advancing our profession is the Association of School Business Administrators (ASBA),…

Read More

Australian Schools Plus: Driving education opportunities to overcome inequality

Thousands of Australian children facing disadvantage are missing out on opportunities to reach their full potential, and through no fault of their own. These students, often in under-resourced communities, grapple with systemic barriers that extend far beyond the classroom. Limited access to learning resources, fewer specialist teachers, cultural disconnection, families in financial stress, and challenges…

Read More

PETAA: Teaching writing with purpose: supporting equity, agency and impact in Australian classrooms

Writing well is a foundational skill that surpasses academic achievement, and transcends to a tool for self-expression, communication, and participation in society. It helps students organise their thinking, make sense of the world, and find their voice. In 2025, that foundation is under renewed scrutiny. Amid shifting curriculum expectations, student disengagement, and pressure on teacher…

Read More