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Dancing in the Kitchen: Music & Play for Calmer School Mornings – Julie Murray
How music and playful activities can help create calmer, more positive school mornings.
Why Social Smarts Matter for Every Child – Evelyn M. Field OAM FAPS
Understanding social skills and why they are important for every child's development and relationships.
Supporting Girls and Women to Feel Safe When Playing Online – Jess Rowlings
Online safety and ways to support girls and women to feel safer and more confident in gaming environments.
Your World. Your VCE. More Options Than Ever for Years 10–12 – DE and VCAA
Explains VCE choices, pathways and the expanding options available to students in Years 10–12.
Press B to Belong: Inclusive Gaming Groups in Schools – A/P Matt Harrison
Looks at how inclusive gaming groups can build belonging, connection and participation at school.
Creating Healthy Gaming Habits – A/P Matt Harrison
Practical approaches to developing balanced and healthy gaming habits.
Navigating the Transition from Primary School to Secondary School
Supports families and students through the transition from primary to secondary school.
Re-Engaging in Education: School Refusal, School Can't and Home Education
Introduces home education as one possible pathway for families dealing with school refusal or school can't.
An Introduction to Home Education for School Can't Families – Pavlina McMaster
Provides an introduction to home education and considerations for school can't families.
Empower Students to Manage Bullying – Evelyn M. Field
Strategies for helping students recognise, respond to and manage bullying.
Forum: School Refusal, School Avoidance, School Can't
A forum exploring school refusal, school avoidance and school can't, including experiences and possible supports.
New Options for Years 10–12 – Department of Education and VCAA
Explores new study and pathway options available to students in Years 10–12.
Exam Day: Before, During & After – Dianna Daou
Practical preparation and strategies for managing exams before, during and after exam day.
Creating a Roadmap for VCE – Dianna Daou
Helps students and families plan and navigate the VCE journey.
Bully Blocking Skills for Parents – Evelyn Field OAM FAPS
Gives parents practical tools to support children experiencing bullying.
“I Can't Go”: Insights into School Can't, Refusal and Reluctance – A/Prof. Glenn Melvin
Examines the reasons behind school can't, refusal and reluctance and how families can understand these experiences.
Teenagers, Home Education and Pathways – HEN Victoria
Explores home education options and future pathways for teenagers.
New Options for Years 10–12 – Department of Education and VCAA
Explains new education, VCE and pathway choices for students in Years 10–12.
What Is Music and Why Is It Important? – Paula Hanson
Explores what music is and why it plays an important role in children's lives and development.
Exam Day Tips: Before, During & After – Dianna Daou
Practical tips for preparing for exams and managing the exam experience.
Creating a Roadmap for Exams – Dianna Daou
Helps students develop an organised approach to preparing for exams.
Many Talents. One VCE – Department of Education and VCAA
Highlights the different strengths, talents and pathways that can form part of a VCE journey.
Boosting Teen Mindset – Claire Eaton
Discusses ways to support a positive and resilient mindset during the teenage years.
10 Ways to Study for Tests and Exams – Dianna Daou
Ten practical study strategies to help students prepare effectively for tests and exams.
An Honest and Practical Chat About Anxiety – Michelle Mitchell
A practical discussion about understanding anxiety and supporting young people experiencing it.
Optimising the Study Environment for High School Students – Dianna Daou
Ideas for creating an environment that helps high school students study effectively.
Responding to School Reluctance & Refusal: Strategies for Parents – A/Prof. Glenn Melvin
Parent strategies for responding to school reluctance and refusal.
Time Management and Scheduling for High School Students – Dianna Daou
Practical time-management and scheduling strategies for high school students.
Parenting During the Pandemic: Protecting Teen Mental Health – Dr Mairead Cardamone-Breen
Strategies for parents supporting teenagers' mental health during challenging circumstances.
Play and Nature Play: Why They Matter So Much – Maggie Dent
Explores the importance of play and nature play for children's wellbeing and development.
Sleep in Everyday Life – Dr Bei Bei
Looks at the role of sleep in everyday health and wellbeing.
Healthy Sleep for Teens: What Parents Need to Know – Dr Bei Bei
Provides parents with information about healthy sleep and teenagers' sleep needs.
Sleep, Mood and Learning in Teens: A Research Study – Dr Julia Stone
Examines the relationship between sleep, mood and learning in teenagers.
How to Talk to Kids About Puberty – Michelle Mitchell
Offers guidance for parents on having open and age-appropriate conversations about puberty.
Young People's Mental Health During COVID and Beyond: Managing Everyday Anxiety – Dr Marie Yap
Discusses anxiety and mental health strategies for young people during and after COVID.
Providing Daycare for Grandchildren: What Really Works – Pamela Holko
Practical guidance for grandparents providing care for grandchildren.
Parenting Today's Teens – Michelle Mitchell
Discusses contemporary parenting challenges and ways to support teenagers.
Young People's Mental Health During COVID: What Can Parents Do? – Dr Marie Yap
Practical ways parents can support young people's mental health during difficult periods.
Living Through Lockdown 2.0 – Maggie Dent
Discusses family wellbeing and coping during lockdown.
Young People's Mental Health: What Can Parents Do? – Dr Marie Yap
Provides parents with practical approaches to supporting young people's mental health.
Everyday Resilience – Michelle Mitchell
Explores ways young people and families can develop everyday resilience.
Part 2: Handling Tricky Friendship Days – Michelle Mitchell
Further strategies for helping children navigate difficult friendship experiences.
Part 1: Handling Tricky Friendship Days – Michelle Mitchell
Explores common friendship challenges and ways parents can support children.
Part 1: Back to School – Michelle Mitchell
Practical ideas for preparing children and families for going back to school.
Part 1: Back to School – Michelle Mitchell
Practical ideas for preparing children and families for going back to school.
Part 1: Living, Learning and Working from Home with Digital – Martine Oglethorpe
Introduces strategies for managing digital technology while learning and working from home.
Part 1: Living, Learning and Working from Home with Digital – Martine Oglethorpe
Introduces strategies for managing digital technology while learning and working from home.
Learning From Home – Amanda Lecaudé
Strategies for making learning from home more manageable and effective.
Collaborative Planning: Using Universal Design for Learning Principles for Home–School Conversations – Sarah Humphreys
Explores collaborative home-school planning using Universal Design for Learning principles.
School at Home: Keeping Calm and Organised During COVID-19 – Amanda Lecaudé
Practical strategies for keeping learning at home calm, organised and manageable.
School Refusal with Boys and Girls: Are There Other Clues? – Dr Glenn Melvin
Looks at school refusal and whether there may be different clues or patterns for boys and girls.
School Refusal and Truancy – Dr Glenn Melvin
Explores school refusal, truancy and factors that may contribute to school attendance difficulties.
A Team Approach to Deal with School Refusal – Dr Glenn Melvin
Discusses how families, schools and professionals can work together to support school refusal.
Developing Agency – Amanda Lecaudé
Explores how students can develop agency, independence and ownership of their learning.
Procrastination, Motivation and Effort – Amanda Lecaudé
Examines procrastination and strategies for improving motivation and effort.
Seeking Feedback – Amanda Lecaudé
Explains how students can seek and use feedback to improve their learning.
Homework and Study – Amanda Lecaudé
Practical approaches to homework, study habits and independent learning.
Organisation and Time Management – Amanda Lecaudé
Strategies for organising schoolwork and managing time effectively.
Home Schooling with Kelly George
Discusses the experience and practical aspects of home schooling.
A Conversation with Steve Biddulph
A conversation exploring parenting, children and family relationships.
A Conversation with Dr Justin Coulson
Discusses parenting, wellbeing and positive relationships with children.
Communications & Policy Levers – Linda McNeil
Looks at communication and policy approaches that can influence educational outcomes.
Framework Support Programs for Students – Dr Kate Jacobs
Explores support programs and frameworks designed to assist students.
Individual Education Plans – Dr Kate Jacobs
Discusses individual education plans and how they can support student needs.
Changing Nature of Work – Kathryn Taylor
Explores changes in the world of work and implications for young people.
Career Planning – Kathryn Taylor
Provides guidance on career planning and preparing for future pathways.
Subject Selection – Kathryn Taylor
Helps students understand subject choices and how they connect with future pathways.
Vocational Subjects vs Academic Subjects – Kathryn Taylor
Compares vocational and academic subjects and considers different student pathways.
Parents Managing Technology: Gaming – Martine Oglethorpe
Helps parents understand and manage gaming and technology use.
Parents Managing Technology: Should We Be Banning Technology? – Martine Oglethorpe
Considers whether banning technology is effective and explores healthier approaches to technology use.
Parents Managing Technology: Managing Screen Time – Martine Oglethorpe
Provides practical ideas for managing children's screen time.
Parents Managing Technology: Useful Tech – Martine Oglethorpe
Looks at useful ways technology can support children's learning and everyday life.
Transition to School: A Positive Start – Wendy Eaves
Encourages a positive and confident start to school.
Transition to School: A Smooth Start – Wendy Eaves
Practical advice for helping children transition smoothly into school.
Transition to School: Practical Tips for a Successful Start – Wendy Eaves
Practical preparation tips for children starting school.
Transition to School: What Parents Can Do to Help with Early Learning – Wendy Eaves
Shows parents how they can support early learning and school readiness.
Conversations About Parent Engagement – Dr Debbie Pushor
Explores meaningful parent engagement and relationships between families and schools.
Stress and Anxiety: What Can Parents Do? – Dr Glenn Melvin
Helps parents understand and support children experiencing stress and anxiety.
NAPLAN: Managing Anxiety – Ruth Fordyce
Strategies for helping students manage anxiety around NAPLAN.
NAPLAN Adjustments for Students with Learning Support Needs – Mary Kerba
Explains adjustments and support available for students with learning support needs during NAPLAN.
Sailing Through NAPLAN – Mary Kerba
Provides guidance and reassurance for students and families preparing for NAPLAN.