Archived News for Education Sector Professionals - September, 2024
Experts say the economy is broken, and it could take the planet down with it.
Psychologist pipeline boosted
Government funds have been allocated to address Australia's psychologist shortage.
Tasmania signs school deal
Tasmania’s new school funding deal promises more money - but critics say it is not enough.
Online ID name changing
The Australian Government is set to rename its digital identity app, myGovID, to myID.
Slight rise for welfare
More than five million Australians have received a boost to their Centrelink payments.
Museum cuts withdrawn
The SA Government has abandoned a controversial plan to restructure the South Australian Museum.
Agreement reached at skills summit
State and federal ministers are attempting to overhaul Australia's vocational future.
Menopause missing in GP school
An official inquiry has found menopause is still a mystery to many doctors, but medical schools can fill the gap.
Some stability in job stats
Australia's job market is holding steady, but cracks are starting to show beneath the surface.
UAE deal opens options
Australia has achieved its first free trade agreement with a Middle Eastern nation.
AI 'thinking' probed
Artificial intelligence may soon learn through a process similar to human thinking.
Criminal plan questioned
The NT's plan to lower the criminal age to 10 has sparked fierce debate and backlash.
Universal childcare outlined
The Productivity Commission has laid out the path to universal childhood education.
Learning leads croc response
Education appears to be more effective than culling crocs for public safety in the NT.
Quantum catchup called
Experts warn Australia and New Zealand are falling behind in the quantum race.
School split knocked back
The Victorian government has rejected the federal government's proposal to increase its share of public school funding from 20 to 22.5 per cent.
Behaviour tools issued
The government has introduced new resources to help school leaders address behaviour management issues.
Social media lowering satisfaction
Social media appears to be eroding life satisfaction among Australian high school students.
First Nations arts board populated
The Albanese government has appointed its inaugural First Nations Board for the Arts.