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Is university the right choice for your child?
While university is certainly an end goal for many, it's important to discuss tertiary options with your child and whether university is a path they'd like to pursue.
New South Wales Budget provides funding for schools and TAFEs
The New South Wales 2015-16 Budget has been released, with a heavy focus on new infrastructure and services. Here are some of the highlights for families and students.
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Federal Budget delivers good news for school students and families
The federal government's Budget has been released overnight, delivering largely positive news for school students and families.
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Academic terminology glossary
If you feel like you're trying to learn another language when reading about your child's schooling, we explain some of the jargon you may encounter.
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Five tips to help your child prepare for the new school year
With school back for the year, now is the best time for your child to start developing good study habits. We list a few tips to help them enjoy their year and succeed academically.
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Five facts about university offers
As the new year gets underway, so too does the nervous wait for university offers.
The facts about your child's ATAR
Not only does December mark the end of the year, Christmas and summer holidays - it is also the month for Year 12 final results!
Your child's options if they don't want to do Year 12
While leaving school in Year 10 may have been common practice in the past, these days more and more students are opting to make the most of some of the alternative education options available.
Read moreA guide to apprenticeships and traineeships
If your child is looking for a practical training option, an apprenticeship or traineeship may be of interest.
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Assisting your child with university course preferences
As a parent, you play a vital role in supporting your child and helping them through the course preference period.
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.
Read moreSampling 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.
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.
Victorian Government announces plans for online school exams
Victorian school exams could soon be completed online under an assessment overhaul proposed by the state government.
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