News: Education
Coral Reef expert takes on new global role after AIMS leader exit
Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) Research Team Leader Dr Manuel Gonzalez-Rivero has been named the new Global Coordinator of the Global Coral Reef Monitoring...
Jun 30, 2025
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LiveLighter campaign adopted in South Australia to tackle Obesity
A new campaign is being spearheaded in South Australia with advertisements showing the damaging impact of toxic fat on the body aimed at addressing the obesity epidemic across...
Jun 29, 2025
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Independent valuation of $145 million boosts Newcastle Art Gallery Collection
An independent valuation of $145 million places Newcastle Art Gallery as home to the most valuable public art collection in Australia outside of a capital city. This is an...
Jun 29, 2025
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Sport and Swim vouchers return for Northern Territory families
Families across the Northern Territory can apply for the next round of Sport and Learn to Swim Vouchers from 1st July, helping cover the cost of activities that keep children...
Jun 28, 2025
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Belgravia Leisure spotlights Stromlo Leisure Centre as home to largest GOswim program
As winter sets in and families seek engaging indoor activities, Belgravia Leisure has advised that families in the Western Molonglo region of ACT are keeping active and building...
Jun 26, 2025
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Richard Crookes Constructions awarded contract for Powerhouse Museum Ultimo Revitalisation
The NSW Government has awarded Richard Crookes Constructions the main works contract to deliver the $300 million heritage revitalisation of the Powerhouse Museum in Ultimo. NSW...
Jun 25, 2025
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Western Australian Government's KidSport program welcomes Scouts and Girl Guides
The Western Australian Government's KidSport program will now include Girl Guides and Scouts clubs in recognition of the vital role of organisations like Scouts WA and Girl...
Jun 25, 2025
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Gold Coast SUNS partners with TAFE Queensland
The Gold Coast SUNS have announced TAFE Queensland as its new Official Education Partner. TAFE Queensland is the largest, most experienced training provider in the state,...
Jun 25, 2025
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AUSactive reveals finalists for 2025 AUSactive National Awards program
The finalists for the 2025 AUSactive National Awards have officially been announced, celebrating the dedication, passion and impact of individuals and organisations across the...
Jun 24, 2025
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PCYC NSW and Wilson Security collaborate to enhance youth employment outcomes
PCYC NSW and Wilson Security are collaborating to enhance employment outcomes and create career pathways for those who have faced barriers to traditional education or work...
Jun 24, 2025
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Tenpin Bowling Australia looks to expand in schools with School Sport Victoria partnership
Tenpin Bowling Australia (TBA) has announced a new four-year partnership with School Sport Victoria (SSV), aimed at delivering more tenpin bowling opportunities for students...
Jun 24, 2025
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Major international child development conference heads to Australia for the first time
The International Association of Child Development Programs (IACDP) will be convening its annual Conference for the first time outside of North America - at Tweed Heads, NSW...
Jun 24, 2025
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Your Reformer and SOON Future Studies collaborate on mapping the shifts redefining how we move
Reformer Pilates supplier and innovator, Your Reformer, has collaborated with SOON Future Studies on a report – ‘The Future of Movement’ that maps the cultural, technological,...
Jun 22, 2025
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UniSport introduces new festival experience for Nationals on the Gold Coast
With just three months 100 days to go until its annual 'Nationals' event on the Gold Coast in September, UniSport Australia has advised of the launch of UniFest, a dedicated...
Jun 22, 2025
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Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre expands school holiday program to meet community demand
Due to demand for its School Holiday Intensives, Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre has announced the expansion of its popular school holiday program. With most week one classes now at...
Jun 22, 2025
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UNICEF highlights the importance of outdoor play
UNICEF (the United Nations Children's Fund) has drawn attention to the growing body of research which shows that children have better physical, mental and emotional health, and...
Jun 22, 2025
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Orange Aquatic Centre to adopt Royal Life Saving Australia Keep Watch at Public Pools safety requirements
Orange City Council has advised that from 1st July, Orange Aquatic Centre will be introducing stronger supervision requirements for parents and carers to address concerns...
Jun 18, 2025
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Inaugural Indigenous-led research strategy launched for Kakadu National Park
Aimed at protecting the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park, the first Indigenous-led Research Strategy for Kakadu National Park has been launched. The strategy was...
Jun 18, 2025
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Disability Sport & Recreation partners with etrainu to support inclusion
Disability Sport & Recreation (DSR), the peak organisation for disability sport and recreation in Victoria, has partnered with etrainu - a leader in community education...
Jun 17, 2025
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Infrastructure upgrades for 19 libraries across Victoria
Victorian libraries will share in more than $4 million for upgrades to community facilities as part of the 2024-25 Living Libraries Infrastructure Program. The funding will see...
Jun 17, 2025
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Wollongong Botanic Gardens launches new school excursion program
Wollongong City Council has advised that the Wollongong Botanic Gardens has launched a new school excursion program which offers new ways for students to have hands-on learning...
Jun 16, 2025
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Coaches from 20 different sports participate in AIS Experiential Learning Programs
The latest editions of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Experiential Learning Program (ELP), held in Melbourne last week, saw the participation of more than 30 coaches...
Jun 16, 2025
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Royal Life Saving helps enable alignment of pool lifeguard qualifications between UK, Canada, South Africa and Australia
Pool lifeguards with an Australian qualification now have an easier path to work in the UK, Canada and South Africa, thanks to the RLSS Commonwealth Pool Lifeguard Reciprocity...
Jun 12, 2025
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Cancer Council WA flags preventable health issues affecting men and offers practical training for health professionals
With Men’s Health Week 2025 underway until 15th June, Cancer Council WA has flagged the week as a vital opportunity to spotlight preventable health issues affecting men, and to...
Jun 12, 2025
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