Research grant to keep kids safe online
Research investigating how to best keep young children safe online has been awarded a $365,211 Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Project grant.
Professor Lelia Green and Dr Donell Holloway from ECU’s School of Communications and...
Small uniform changes to protect our school kids
James Cook University researchers have found lengthening school uniforms would give students much greater protection from skin cancer.
The study shows lengthening school shorts, skirts and sleeves just a small amount or choosing loose-fitting garments...
Digital technology in schools – benefit or burden?
Digital technology is part of everyday life, whether at home, at work or at play. But what role does it play in education?
A world-first study led by Southern Cross University researcher Dr Michael Gard...
School holiday mystery hunt through Old Govt House Queensland
If only the walls could talk! Well, this January the walls of Old Government House will be speaking up for a unique school holiday activity that combines history, mystery and fun.
The House, on Queensland...
Schools to change their tune about music learning
Building strong learning cultures and communities in schools through music is the focus of ‘Creating Music Cultures in Schools’, a book launched at the University Of Melbourne recently.
Music therapist and researcher Professor Katrina Skewes...
Low income families excluded from early childhood services
Low income families value early childhood education highly, but the Productivity Commission draft report risks excluding them from services, UNSW research shows.
Families at the Centre, a national study conducted by UNSW’s Social Policy Research Centre (SPRC)...
Perfect storm of creative play
A community outreach program that encouraged Illawarra and South Coast children to engage in more interactive and creative play was held at the Jervis Bay 100th Year of Education in the Territory centenary celebration.
Representatives from...
Children as young as three are engaging in bullying behaviour
One in five children aged between three and five years old engage in bullying, according to UOW academic Dr Cathrine Neilsen-Hewett.
Childhood development expert Dr Neilsen-Hewett, Convener of University of Wollongong’s Bachelor of Education - The...
A sports program for special kids
Groups of secondary school students are having a unique opportunity to develop their sports skills through a program run by uni students enrolled in two of Victoria University’s sports degrees.
The Adapted Physical Education Program...
New anti-bullying computer game a Safekeeper
A partnership between Deakin University researchers and a Melbourne-based community organisation have created a computer game designed to prevent bullying.
The prototype of the new game SAFEKEEPER, will be unveiled at an event at Melbourne...
