Education Matters

23/12/2025

As 2025 draws to a close, we’d like to thank our readers and partners for your continued support throughout the year.

Your work, ideas and collaborations shape the conversations that matter in education, and we’re proud to share your stories. It has been a pleasure to work with the schools featured on our covers this year: Reddam House Sydney, Yarra Valley Grammar, Kingsway Christian College, Loreto College, Marryatville, SA, Barker College and Camberwell High School.

From all of us at Education Matters, we wish you a safe, restful and well-deserved break, and a Merry Christmas to you and your school communities. We look forward to continuing the conversation in 2026.

22/12/2025

Dr Abhinava Barthakur, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Centre for Change and Complexity in Learning at UniSA Education Futures, explains why context matters for students on placement.
University of South Australia
https://educationmattersmag.com.au/one-degree-two-classrooms-why-teacher-training-must-reflect-real-world-school-contexts/

22/12/2025

Thousands of Victorian public school teachers and education support staff are being forced to choose between their profession and securing a place to live, according to new housing research commissioned by the AEU Victorian Branch.

Thousands of Victorian public school teachers and education support staff are being forced to choose between their profession and securing a place to live, according to new housing research.

21/12/2025

Mr Andy Mison, President of the Australian Secondary Principals' Association, explains why teacher and leader wellbeing must drive workforce reform.

Mr Andy Mison, President of the Australian Secondary Principals' Association, explains why teacher and leader wellbeing must drive workforce reform.

18/12/2025

Independent Schools Australia has welcomed the announcement of a 12-month taskforce to ensure the Australian education system prevents, tackles and properly responds to antisemitism.

Mr David Gonski AC has been appointed to lead a 12-month taskforce to ensure the Australian education system prevents, tackles and properly responds to antisemitism.

18/12/2025

Courageous conversations define school leadership – but they can drain us. Former principal and guest speaker Mr Andrew Murray explains why isn’t optional and how simple resets help leaders stay present and lead with care.

Courageous conversations define school leadership – but they can drain us. Former principal and guest speaker Mr Andrew Murray explains why wellbeing isn’t optional and how simple resets help leaders stay present and lead with care.

18/12/2025

My Mind Check, the free digital mental health platform used by more than 200 schools across Australia, will cease operations on 19 December 2025 after funding from the Australian Government Department of Education is not being extended.

My Mind Check, the free digital mental health platform used by more than 200 schools across Australia, will cease operations on 19 December 2025.

17/12/2025

A student at Townsville Grammar School, Annabelle was selected for her exceptional musicality, commitment and rapidly rising performance profile.
Australian Festival of Chamber Music
Townsville City Council

Fifteen-year-old Townsville–Gurambilbarra flautist Annabelle Brown has been named the 2025 recipient of the Australian Festival of Chamber Music (AFCM) Theodore Kuchar Scholarship for Excellence in Music.

17/12/2025

It’s never too late to make a difference, says lead author Dr Callula Killingly, from QUT (Queensland University of Technology) Centre for Inclusive Education.

A comprehensive review of interventions for students in Grades 4–12 who struggle with reading challenges the misconception that support beyond the early years of school is ineffective.

16/12/2025

Principally Speaking: Ms Ellie McDougall brings regional experience, authenticity, and a belief in public education to her role as Principal of Camberwell High School, shaping its next chapter.

Ms Ellie McDougall brings regional experience, authenticity, and a belief in public education to her new role as Principal of Camberwell High School, shaping its next chapter.

16/12/2025

Frankston East Primary School principal Mr Warren Bull has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to supporting students experiencing disadvantage.
The NEITA Foundation The Smith Family

Frankston East Primary School Principal Mr Warren Bull has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to supporting students experiencing disadvantage.

15/12/2025

The Australian Secondary Principals' Association is reinforcing the role of school leadership in shaping national education policy through high-level engagement with federal decision-makers and sector partners, including recent discussions with the Minister for Education.

The Australian Secondary Principals’ Association (ASPA) has reinforced the role of school leadership in shaping national education policy through high-level engagement with federal decision-makers.