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Radical empathy

“Growing up in a gang-ridden neighbourhood in Cape Town, you come to assume that children are problems to manage rather than humans with potential. Being

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Endorsement: Dr Karen Heath

(Lecturer, Melbourne Conservatorium of Music) I recently had the pleasure of working with John Hendry in a professional development day for tertiary and secondary teachers.

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Endorsement: Matthew Voigt

(Head of Music & Creative Industries, Box Hill Institute) Reflections on John’s Workshop: Empowering Music Educators Through Flow and Connection John’s recent professional development workshop

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Beyond Academics: The Relationship Blueprint

This is a very thought-provoking video discussion between two thought leaders in the areas of education and child development: Dr Billy Garvey – Developmental paediatrician, researcher and author, Billy is also the founder of the social enterprise Guiding

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Public school funding: PV submission

Parents Victoria made a submission to the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into Public School Funding in late 2025. The submission makes the following points (among others): Victorian government schools are funded well below the SRS benchmark

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Radical empathy

“Growing up in a gang-ridden neighbourhood in Cape Town, you come to assume that children are problems to manage rather than humans with potential. Being labelled as ‘troubled’ or having teachers pity you… is a

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Endorsement: Dr Karen Heath

(Lecturer, Melbourne Conservatorium of Music) I recently had the pleasure of working with John Hendry in a professional development day for tertiary and secondary teachers. In the lead-up to this event, John and I met

Read More »

Endorsement: Matthew Voigt

(Head of Music & Creative Industries, Box Hill Institute) Reflections on John’s Workshop: Empowering Music Educators Through Flow and Connection John’s recent professional development workshop offered music educators a deeply enriching experience, blending theory and

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