Students with a disability's place in national curriculum development was almost an afterthought, that omission effects one in every five students in Australia.
   While good intentions may have been in place for the inclusivity of the Curriculum, it has not translated into an inclusive curriculum.
   People living with disabilities, and their carers, were not properly consulted at the beginning of the process. Read more

As the majority of Australia’s teachers return to the classroom after the considerable absence from face-to-face learning, it’s vital that time is taken to reflect on the learnings from this time, to capitalise on the pros and to ensure the negative effects of time in isolation do not have long lasting ramifications.
   Teachers have been able to make the most of time away from school.
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So, after two years of remote teaching, what are teachers thinking about? Mostly, leaving the profession.
   The causes for their dissatisfaction are familiar; work load, pay, lack of support and recognition. Fortunately though, the majority find the job rewarding, so that’s something that can be worked with.
   Research conducted in July 2021 discovered most teachers surveyed have thought about leaving the profession. Read more

The pandemic is a disruption that has tested us all with different challenges every day. It has forced our education system to transform, with many schools temporarily moving their entire learning environments online. They’ve have had to integrate complex digital technologies to support their work. This experience has transformed our society and its future. But are we reaping a digital dividend or worsening a digital divide in education? Read more

Sleep is a real problem for many autistic people, with most children with autism also having insomnia.
 Autistic children are often prescribed medication, including for sleep conditions such as insomnia. But is this leading to over medication?
   The use of psychotropic medicines such as antipsychotics, antidepressants and anxiolytics is quite common in children with autism. Read more

Trailblazing teachers across New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia have been recognised with scholarships to fund their passion projects.
   The seven winners of the 2021 NGS Super Scholarship Awards receive a grant to fund projects ranging from designing and constructing solar and wind charging stations for electronics, to creating an Indigenous Australians Database.
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