For everyone An early start: new mental health program for all primary schools An early intervention program set to roll out in primary schools across the state aims to provide stable, school-based mental health support for younger students, writes MYKE BARTLETT.
For everyone The lowdown: Failure to tweet The demise of Twitter might be Elon Musk’s greatest – and most bonkers – achievement yet, writes MYKE BARTLETT.
For everyone One hundred days of Albanese It’s still early days but, in its first hundred days in office, the Albanese government is showing a determination to build bridges and act on election commitments.
For everyone Roe vs Wade: what does it mean for Australia? With some right-wing politicians and ‘pro-life’ lobbyists bolstered by America’s new abortion laws, the fight to protect abortion rights in Australia is ongoing.
TAFE & Adult Provision Excessive expectations Advocacy by the AEU is winning justice – and a generous payout – for TAFE members who have long been pressured into unreasonable workloads.
For everyone The lowdown: What just happened? Albanese’s greatest victory – one that has largely gone unacknowledged – is that he has won government without being anointed by Rupert Murdoch.
For everyone The lowdown: So, what is government for? With a prime minister like Morrison, you could well be forgiven for asking, writes MYKE BARTLETT.
For everyone Film review: A Boy Called Christmas (STUDIOCANAL) Clever and inventive, it’s that rare thing – a Christmas treat that won’t leave you with sugar shock.
For everyone The lowdown: Protecting our freedoms from their ‘freedom’ To address the forces behind recent anti-lockdown protests, we need to understand the way American-style notions of ‘freedom’ are taking hold throughout the West.
For everyone The mental toll of teaching in a pandemic Educators have been on the frontline throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and more needs to be done to protect their mental health and wellbeing.
Schools Gender: men and the primary problem When we look at busting outdated gender stereotypes, we quite rightly tend to focus on empowering women. But stereotypes can be just as restrictive for men, particularly for those working in a female-dominated field.
For everyone The Lowdown: Case to make us climate losers or leaders? A group of teenagers (and a nun) has taken the federal government to court to prove it has a duty of care to protect children from harm caused by climate change. Here’s why the decision matters.
For everyone Demystifying consent With a petition provoking hundreds of testimonials about sexual assault among young people, educating students on consent has become an essential task for schools.
For everyone Helping hands, across the battle lines Through Education International and the AEU’s International Trust Fund, the union is doing what it can to help support teachers and children affected by the latest Israel-Gaza conflict.
For everyone The Lowdown: Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory With the consequences of Morrison botched vaccine rollout now becoming all too clear, MYKE BARTLETT examines how Australia’s COVID-19 miracle might turn out to be a mirage.
Schools Leading and learning through crisis School leaders felt the challenges of 2020 more acutely than most, but there are lessons to be learned from those hardships.
For everyone A more equal approach to parenting Juggling parenting with teaching is always a challenge, but a new generation of men is seeking to take on a more equal share of the domestic load, if their workplaces will let them.
For everyone The next big thing: careers education Careers counsellors are playing a crucial role in helping students navigate a future transformed by the pandemic.
Schools Getting active for ESP Day Celebrating ESP Day in the middle of a pandemic wasn’t easy, but a series of webinars meant members could network and get active even when schools were closed.
For everyone Slow reads for summer daze Some of the best books to read these summer holidays – those rare weeks when we rediscover the joy of reading for pleasure alone.