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Teaching resources are now available to support the delivery of respectful relationships education to students in Catholic and independent schools across Western Australia.

Respectful Relationships resources available across further WA schools - Education Matters Magazine The Western Australian Government has announced teaching resources are now available to support the delivery of respectful relationships education to students in Catholic and independent schools across Western Australia.

Macquarie University transformed into a “vibrant international hub of robotics, innovation and cultural exchange” earlier in July, as young people gathered for the 2026 FIRST LEGO League Asia Pacific Open Championship.

Young innovators take centre stage for FIRST Lego League - Education Matters Magazine For four days in July, Macquarie University was transformed into a vibrant international hub of robotics, innovation and cultural exchange as young people gathered for the 2026 FIRST LEGO League Asia Pacific Open Championship.

Former Victorian Education Minister Mr Ben Carroll has been sworn-in as the new Premier of Victoria, following almost three years across the education portfolio.

Former Education Minister Ben Carroll becomes Victorian Premier - Education Matters Magazine Former Victorian Education Minister Mr Ben Carroll has been sworn-in as the new Premier of Victoria, following almost three years across the education portfolio.

Brisbane Bayside State College has introduced an airflow system from Big Ass Fans in its multi-purpose hall, aiming to improve comfort for students and staff while avoiding the significant expense of installing air conditioning.

Brisbane school improves comfort with cooling solution - Education Matters Magazine Brisbane Bayside State College (BBSC) has introduced an airflow system in its multi-purpose hall, aiming to improve comfort for students and staff while avoiding the significant expense of installing air conditioning.

NESCAFÉ, in Nestlé Professional, has partnered with R U OK? as its official “cuppa partner”, encouraging Australians to connect over a coffee and ask, ‘are you OK?’.

NESCAFÉ helping bring R U OK? to the workplace - Education Matters Magazine Creating a connected school culture often starts with the everyday moments that bring people together. NESCAFÉ, in Nestlé Professional, has partnered with R U OK? as its official “cuppa partner”, encouraging Australians to connect over a coffee and ask, ‘are you OK?’.

A new Aon report has found workforce shortages and increasing staff workloads have become key factors driving talent risk to become the second-highest risk ranked among participating independent schools in Australia.

Talent risk becomes second-highest challenge for independent schools - Education Matters Magazine A new report has found workforce shortages and increasing staff workloads have become key factors driving talent risk to become the second-highest risk ranked among participating independent schools in Australia.

According to drinking fountain manufacturer Civiq, one thing has become clear across more than 2,500 school hydration upgrades: the best results start with a real need and the right solution for the way students use the space.

What 2,500+ school hydration upgrades have in common - Education Matters Magazine Thousands of school upgrades show the same result: when hydration is designed well, students use it every day. No two school hydration upgrades are ever the same. Some schools put hydration front and centre on the playground. Others need extra refill points to keep up with the lunchtime rush. Chille...

As Year 12 students prepare to finish school and head into final exams, Funfields says schools are increasingly rethinking how Muck-up Day is celebrated.

Why schools are rethinking Muck-up Day for Year 12 students - Education Matters Magazine As Year 12 students prepare to finish school and head into final exams, schools are increasingly rethinking how Muck-up Day is celebrated.

Mindflight7 says school leaders are increasingly turning to VR to develop critical 21st-century skills like problem-solving, collaboration and spatial thinking.

Mindflight7 on building teacher capacity through immersive learning - Education Matters Magazine Australian education is experiencing a profound shift.As classrooms evolve to meet the demands of an AI-driven world, immersive virtual reality (VR) education provider Mindflight7 says school leaders are increasingly turning to VR to develop critical 21st-century skills like problem-solving, collabo...

Andrew Rezk, Head of Education ANZ at Logitech, says valuable STEM learning happens when students take a more interactive, collaborative approach, experimenting, failing, iterating and seeing the immediate results of their decisions.

Steering students toward STEM with Logitech G's TRUEFORCE - Education Matters Magazine STEM education is a constant topic of discussion, and it’s easy to see why. According to analysis from Science & Technology Australia, the country is likely to face a major skills shortage in the near future.