Much has been said recently about the importance of developing resilience in young people, and the role of educators to teach these skills. What is less often discussed is the […]
In today’s times of constant change and uncertainty, school communities have been hard hit. Schools have been forced to quickly pivot with loungerooms replacing classrooms and staffrooms, and parents juggling […]
Setbacks, problems and failures are an inevitable part of life. Since 2020, COVID-19 has had a huge impact on the lives of students, parents and teachers across Australia. We have […]
Teacher attrition has long been major concern not only for Australia but also other economically developed countries. In fact, in Australia, almost half of the beginning teachers employed resign after […]
COVID-19 resulted in unprecedented educational, social and personal challenges for Victorians, including the Star of the Sea College Community during 2020. Although the experience was difficult, we can also reflect […]
Australian school students are facing a mental health crisis – research is increasingly revealing worryingly high levels of poor mental wellbeing among our youth. In fact, a report by Mission […]
“2020 saw some incredible challenges for our communities.” This being a statement of fact should lead to some questions. What have we learned? What do we need to do differently? […]
Being a champion of change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples arises from an innate sense of self, connection to my cultural heritage, strength in identity, responsibility as a […]
Catholic schools around the country are increasingly partnering with local Indigenous communities to teach first languages – and the impacts are profound. First Languages Australia (FLA) is the country’ s […]
The practice of inclusion forms an important part of rebuilding the relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and non-Indigenous Australians. The erection of a plaque or sign that […]
Aboriginal children living in safe, resilient and culturally rich families and communities thrive and grow up with a strong sense of identity and belonging. Sadly, this is not the experience […]
In 1986, Pope (now Saint) John Paul II visited Australia and delivered an historic address in Alice Springs to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: You are part of […]
