First Nations trailblazer gives back to uni
Cairns solicitor Nareeta Davis has been named the newest member of CQUniversity’s governing Council – and the Indigenous trailblazer brings a unique perspective to higher education leadership.
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Increasing Youth Allowance will make education access fairer
UNSW urges the government to act on the Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee’s advice and substantially increase Youth Allowance so students can be better supported to undertake tertiary study.
Sharing the family car can help young drivers stay safer on the road
Young drivers driving their own car were 2.7 times more likely to end up hospitalised or fatally injured than young drivers of the family car just one year after getting…
Demand for new youth anti-vaping program surges as Parliament considers world-leading vaping reforms
The Matilda Centre OurFutures vaping program is the first rigorously developed online vaping prevention program currently under evaluation.
University self-reports payroll errors in casual staff entitlements
JCU has self-reported the matter to the Fair Work Ombudsman and a project team has been formed to conduct a comprehensive review of payroll records.
Peter Underwood Centre celebrates its first PhD graduate
The graduation ceremony marked the culmination of years of dedicated research about early school-leaver re-engagement through distance education.
Exercise scientist explores where grass is greener
“I really like the use of technology in sport and how that can help coaches improve athlete performance.”
What is pathological demand avoidance – and how is it different to ‘acting out’?
PDA is not currently listed in the two diagnostic manuals used in psychiatry and psychology to diagnose mental health and developmental conditions, the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental…
School canteens and tuck shops play key role in boosting kids’ healthy food intake
“By offering a diverse range of nutritious options, school tuckshops serve as vital hubs for instilling lifelong habits of healthy eating and nourishment for young children.”
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Sex education presentation “went over the line” says Education Department
He confirmed that nobody from the school reviewed the speaker’s content ahead of the presentation to students and agreed “there should have been a teacher in the room”.
Sexual misconduct report shows more action is needed to make universities safe
“We are determined to provide a safe environment for our community members, free from sexual misconduct,” Professor Phillips says.
Tertiary grant encourages students to innovate and disrupt
Last year the grant attracted more than 500 student applications, with the expectation of drawing an even larger pool of aspiring innovators this round.
Start Small, Dream Big grants help school students dig into gardening and cooking
The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program has direct links with the Australian curriculum and teaches children and young people how to grow, harvest, prepare, and share fresh and delicious food.
Resource guide: Commemorating ANZAC Day with kids
Each year on 25 April we remember the service men and women who have served and died in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations in the name of Australia and New…
How do we protect students from ballooning HELP debts? A fixed maximum indexation rate would help
As of June 30 2023, current and former student borrowers owed $78 billion. Due to the government’s own large debt, it pays significant interest on the student component, which explains…
