Education and payment partnership streamlines debits
Australasian payments processor Debitsuccess and education management system maker Meshed Group have announced a partnership that looks to deliver efficient direct debit payment plans for students.
Adina Watches’ bespoke service for schools
The gift of a watch is a great way to mark a graduation and Queensland based Adina Watches have launched a bespoke service for Australian schools creating limited edition timepieces.
Kids Helpline sees leap in sexting concerns
Kids Helpline’s site is fielding huge numbers of hits around sexting. For the first six months of this year, Kids Helpline’s teens and young adults tip sheets on sexting received over 40,000 page views.
Photography makes for a Big Fat Smile
Big Fat Smile is a community-owned, industry leading provider of child education, care, recreation, cultural and inclusion services based in Wollongong and their photography program has been a hit.
Comforting the anxious can make it worse
The natural desire to comfort someone who is feeling anxious can actually make the problem worse. “The classical conditioning model tells us that you actually may be reinforcing the behaviour by comforting someone. So if I’m anxious and stressed and I come to you and you give me lots of love, that feeling gets connected to love."
Online programs changing literacy education
Technology is playing a significant role in teaching literacy, with online education programs gaining increasing recognition and presence in schools.
Musica Viva In Schools launches 2020 program
Musica Viva has finalised the Musica Viva In Schools 2020 season, the 75th year of the organisation bringing live music to children and educators all over Australia.
Victoria’s Longest-Serving Educators Recognised
More than 400 teachers and staff from the Department of Education and Training have been recognised for their long careers in public education at a ceremony for employees who have reached 40, 45, 50 and 55 years of service in 2019.
