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What the Budget means for your child's schooling
Released in May, the federal government's Budget will see Australian families facing a number of changes, many of which will affect school and further education.
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Parental influence on children's educational aspirations
For many students, parental influence is a no more than a push in the right direction. For others, the pressure to succeed can be overwhelming and lead to setbacks down the track.
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Sampling tertiary study during the high school years
If your child is in their last few years of school, you may not be aware that they can sample tertiary study before they graduate.
Five tips for parents of new Year 12s
The thought of your child starting Year 12 can be daunting. To make the year ahead as smooth as possible, we've come up with five tips for approaching your child's final year at school.
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A parent guide to university offers
If your child is one of the thousands of students awaiting a tertiary place, let us address your concerns.
An update on independent public schools
The federal government has committed to assisting a quarter of the country's public schools to gain independent status by 2017.
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New online opportunities for Australian students
Online education is expanding in Australia, with a host of new opportunities available to students at secondary level.
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The facts about tertiary study applications
As Year 12 students move into the tertiary application period, we've set out to answer some of the questions you might have about your child's application.
Extracurricular options for your child
Students have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of co-curricular and extracurricular activities during their schooling years.
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Discussing tertiary education with your child
If your child is coming up to their final years of secondary school, you may be wondering when you should begin discussing their post-school options and how.
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Children and social media
In light of negative publicity concerning children's social media use, it's important that you get acquainted with some of the risks involved and ensure that your child understands how to use social media safely.
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How to help your child get ready for exams
While there's no set way to provide the 'best' support base during exam time, rest assured that there are a number of ways in which you can help.
Tips for career planning with your child
As a parent, you play a vital role in helping your child sift through their career options. Read on for a few tips to help you approach the careers conversation.
Concerns over NAPLAN testing
With NAPLAN testing over for the year, opposition against the testing regime continues.
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The advantages and disadvantages of selective entry high schools
Read on to find out the potential pros and cons of choosing a selective entry government school.
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