mental health

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School NewsWednesday, February 19, 2020
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1 in 5 kids start school with health or emotional difficulties that challenge their learning
We can’t just look to individual schools and teachers to fix this. The whole of the education system needs reform…
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School NewsWednesday, November 13, 2019
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Bushfires prompt mental health resource for schools
As of Wednesday, approximately 154 schools remain non-operational in fire-affected areas.
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Kristen DouglasTuesday, June 18, 2019
3,089
Op-ed: The warning signs of bullying
Being informed, teaching help-seeking behaviours and empowerment is proven to reduce vulnerability to harm before it happens.
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School NewsWednesday, June 12, 2019
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Public schools revolutionising help for children with severe behavioural problems
Nothing like this has been done before in a school setting.
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Health & Safety
School NewsWednesday, June 12, 2019
1 4,508
Teachers are more depressed and anxious than the average Australian
Alarmingly, 17% screened positive for having probable alcohol abuse or dependence.
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School NewsTuesday, May 14, 2019
3,386
Melbourne primary school launches world’s largest mindfulness initiative
75% of Australian primary school students suffer from anxiety about school life, a new survey reveals.
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Kristen DouglasWednesday, March 27, 2019
3,174
Op-ed: Teachers talking to students about suicide
Sometimes it can become stressful for teachers and educators to navigate a conversation about suicide with both students and their…
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Health & Safety
Rosie ClarkeTuesday, March 12, 2019
3,995
Anxiety, ASD and meeting special student needs
Teaching students with ASD, anxiety or both can be challenging and confusing for educators. School News relished the opportunity to…
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Rosie ClarkeWednesday, February 27, 2019
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Don’t say “passed away”: handling suicide and grief for teachers
What not to say to students in a suicide postvention, how to pick up warning signs, the truth about suicidal…
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Industry voices
School NewsWednesday, February 27, 2019
1,806
NSW boosts student mental health support
“With the ice epidemic and youth suicide major issues in regional NSW it is important that our kids have access…
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Harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence in the classroom

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming ubiquitous in modern life. Since ChatGPT first entered the mainstream in late 2022, teachers and school leaders have been embracing new ways to integrate AI and technology into the classroom.
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The 3 most pressing HR challenges for educators in 2025

It’s no secret that Australian schools face increasing pressure and HR challenges to deliver high quality learning while simultaneously juggling skill shortages, evolving government policies, and workforce wellbeing issues.
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100% Australian Made Indoor Sports Flooring

With Australia’s weather becoming increasingly volatile and unpredictable, having a safe, multi-purpose indoor gym is becoming an increasingly valuable resource for schools.
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Humanforce helps to reduce staff turnover for Story House Early Learning

Humanforce, an Australian-borne global provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has successfully partnered with Story House Early Learning to elevate their visibility and efficiency of its operations, when it comes to people and workforce management.
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