Secondary transition and wellbeing
A 2026 article in the Educator highlights research that shows the transition to secondary school can “trigger a sustained decline in student wellbeing.” According to the article:
A 2026 article in the Educator highlights research that shows the transition to secondary school can “trigger a sustained decline in student wellbeing.” According to the article:
For young people leaving high school for employment, further training or other pursuits without completing a senior secondary certificate, how are their learning and achievements
The Study Work Grow website is a useful online resource to help senior students – and their families – through the maze of career and
There is plenty of ‘starting school’ advice for parents around, (see below for links), focusing on how to prepare your children for their very first
6 tips for parents The end of the school year and holidays is an exciting time for many, but for some students and parents,
Choosing a school for your children can be a big decision, and you will have many factors to consider. This article will guide you through
Though the heading of this article in the Educator refers to ‘teachers’, most of the advice is for parents. The article focuses on the stress
Jobs Victoria offers free support for jobseekers. There are two ways they can help. Work and Learning Centres There are five Work and Learning Centres
It’s a big change in their lives. For the past six or seven years, your child has gone to primary school. But now they’re starting
Parents Victoria and the Education Department ran a webinar in May 2021 titled “Supporting your child on their career journey”. The webinar included a Q
A 2026 article in the Educator highlights research that shows the transition to secondary school can “trigger a sustained decline in student wellbeing.” According to the article: Tracking more than 20,000 South Australian students as they moved
For young people leaving high school for employment, further training or other pursuits without completing a senior secondary certificate, how are their learning and achievements formally recognised? The Student Achievement Profile (SAP) summary helps provide
The Study Work Grow website is a useful online resource to help senior students – and their families – through the maze of career and further study choices. Created by a social enterprise, the website
There is plenty of ‘starting school’ advice for parents around, (see below for links), focusing on how to prepare your children for their very first school-day, moving to a new school, or simply for return
6 tips for parents The end of the school year and holidays is an exciting time for many, but for some students and parents, it can also be quite challenging. Many students experience anxiety
Choosing a school for your children can be a big decision, and you will have many factors to consider. This article will guide you through
Though the heading of this article in the Educator refers to ‘teachers’, most of the advice is for parents. The article focuses on the stress that students may feel in the lead-up to starting school,
Jobs Victoria offers free support for jobseekers. There are two ways they can help. Work and Learning Centres There are five Work and Learning Centres around Victoria, located in Fitzroy, North Geelong, Morwell, Ballarat and
It’s a big change in their lives. For the past six or seven years, your child has gone to primary school. But now they’re starting high school and going from being a ‘big kid’ to
Parents Victoria and the Education Department ran a webinar in May 2021 titled “Supporting your child on their career journey”. The webinar included a Q & A session – here is a transcript. The questions
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