A new study has suggested that educational status could help protect women living in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas fight obesity. Read more
Labor commits $10 million to football institute
Treasurer Chris Bowen announced a government funding commitment of $10 million towards the establishment of the Johnny Warren Football Institute, a permanent football-centric education facility in the west of Sydney. Read more
Helping to educate kids about sexual assault
ONE in five Australian children will be sexually assaulted before their 18th birthday and in 85 per cent of cases, the offender is known to the child as a relative or a trusted friend, according to government research. Read more
Sex Education Draft ‘Dreadful’
Sex Education Draft ‘Dreadful’
Sexual health advocates say the draft national curriculum is a ”dreadful attempt” at teaching sexual health in high schools. Read more
New shape for Australian Health and Physical Education
A University of Queensland expert has helped shape the development of Australia’s national Health and Physical Education curriculum with work to standardise content and achievement guidelines. Read more