Aiming to open the doors to a wider range of career choices for students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, a property and infrastructure group has been recognised in Queensland for its school engagement programs. Read more
TAC launches Road to Zero schools program
The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) has unveiled its new Road to Zero regional schools road safety education program, a free mobile exhibition that will visit Victorian schools unable to attend the Melbourne Museum’s Road to Zero Education Complex due to distance or special needs.
NAPLAN review details released
Choose Maths championing girls in STEM
Choose Maths was created with the aim of increasing participation of girls in mathematics, however the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI) reveals sustained funding is critical for the project to achieve long-term impact.
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra launches 2020 Schools’ Season
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra has launched its Schools’ Season 2020, which will include a new program open to schools and students experiencing the greatest barriers to accessing the arts, aiming to engage these students and support classroom learning.
Free pads and tampons in Victorian schools
The Victorian Government will offer free pads and tampons to girls in all state primary, secondary and specialist schools as part of a new $20.7 million investment that aims to reduce the stigma and embarrassment that can be associated with periods.