Education Matters

07/11/2025

University of Sydney is inviting Australian teachers to explore the cutting edge of quantum science and technology at a free one-day professional learning event in Sydney this month.
Date: Monday 24 November 2025
Time: 9am – 3:30pm, with optional networking to follow
Venue: CSIRO, Bradfield Road, West Lindfield, 2070 — on site free parking available, plus free transfers from Lindfield Station

Australian teachers are invited to explore the cutting edge of quantum science and technology at a free one-day professional learning event in Sydney this November.

07/11/2025

School management software provider nForma is offering tailored migration assistance to help schools transition, as a major provider of cloud-based platforms will discontinue operations in Australia soon.

School management software provider nForma is offering tailored migration assistance to help schools transition, as a major provider of cloud-based platforms will discontinue operations in Australia soon.

07/11/2025

West End State School in Queensland has unveiled a new outdoor play and learning space as part of major campus improvement works involving Australian playground designer and manufacturer Willplay.

West End State School in Queensland has unveiled a new outdoor play and learning space as part of major campus improvement works involving Australian playground designer and manufacturer Willplay. The inner-city primary school in the heart of Brisbane has experienced significant enrolment growth ami...

06/11/2025

With AI tools flooding the education space, teachers face a critical question: can technology support their work without compromising safety, professionalism, or student outcomes? Twinkl Australia has responded with Twinkl Ari AI – a purpose-built AI assistant designed for teachers, by educators.

With AI tools flooding the education space, teachers face a critical question: can technology support their work without compromising safety, professionalism, or student outcomes?

06/11/2025

Traditional playgrounds can be costly to maintain, quick to deteriorate, and lack inclusivity. Willplay is rethinking design to deliver lasting, accessible, imaginative play.

Traditional playgrounds can be costly to maintain, quick to deteriorate, and lack inclusivity. Willplay is one Australian company is rethinking design to deliver lasting, accessible, imaginative play.

06/11/2025

📣 Calling all primary school teachers in Australia! (18 yrs and older, currently or recently teaching)

Are you interested in sharing your experiences of burnout, or stress related to your work?
What is required:
- A short online survey (about 10 minutes) about stress and workplace experiences.
- A 30-60 minute online focus group to dive deeper—you'll be given a $20 voucher to thank you for your time.

Participation is voluntary and approved by The University of Adelaide Subcommittee in the School of Psychology. The survey and all transcripts from the focus groups will be fully anonymised.

Contact Luka from the University of Adelaide research team for more information: [email protected]

24/10/2025

Adjunct Associate Professor Misty Adoniou explores ChatGPT’s role in classrooms and why its rise challenges educators to rethink what authentic writing really means.

Adjunct Associate Professor Misty Adoniou explores ChatGPT’s role in classrooms and why its rise challenges educators to rethink what authentic writing really means.

23/10/2025

Tucked away in the treetops along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road, Live Wire Park gives schools a unique opportunity to combine outdoor adventure with experiential learning, helping students build friendships, step outside their comfort zones and grow together in a supportive space.

At Live Wire Park, learning stretches far beyond the classroom walls. Tucked away in the treetops along Victoria's Great Ocean Road, the park gives schools a unique opportunity to combine outdoor adventure with experiential learning, helping students build friendships, step outside their comfort zon...

22/10/2025

Creating a new Australian Teaching and Learning Commission and updating the national professional standards for teachers are among key areas of focus.

Education Ministers have taken the next major step in shaping Australia’s school education reform agenda, agreeing to a suite of practical initiatives aimed at supporting teachers, strengthening early learning foundations, and modernising key education frameworks.

22/10/2025

Tech Care+ from JB Hi-Fi Education offers schools fast, reliable device protection and the ability to minimise downtime with Replace or Refresh solutions.
JB Hi-Fi

Tech Care+ from JB Hi-Fi Education offers schools fast, reliable device protection and the ability to minimise downtime with Replace or Refresh solutions.

21/10/2025

Education Ministers agreed to the plan on 17 October, with funding to support two key recommendations.

The federal government will invest $10 million to kickstart a new national plan to tackle bullying in Australian schools, following recommendations from the Anti-Bullying Rapid Review.

20/10/2025

The Australian Secondary Principals’ Association has announced the launch of the Entrepreneurial Schools Project – a fully funded, two-year program designed to build future-focused learning models across the country.

An information session will be held on 30 October.

A new national initiative is set to position Australian secondary schools at the forefront of contemporary learning and student empowerment.