Nearly half of Aussie students are now classified as “chronically absent,” missing the equivalent of four weeks of school every year. Here’s what’s really behind it and why it matters more than you think.
If you’ve seen the chatter about the QLD Back to School Boost but aren’t quite sure what it actually means for your family, here’s the simple breakdown. Who qualifies, how the money flows through schools, and how to make it stretch further when back-to-school costs start piling up.
From uniforms and training to technology, autonomy and advocacy, nursing has evolved dramatically over the years. Here are seven key ways the profession has transformed while keeping care and compassion at its core.
Back to School 2026 is here and we’ve rounded up the smartest school essentials Aussie parents swear by, from lunchboxes and backpacks to labels, drink bottles and learning tools.
Looking for something free, educational, and actually fun to do with the kids? Forget another trip to the playground – it’s time to explore what’s happening inside Australia’s only Yakult factory.
Celebrate Christmas with Penguin Kids! We’re giving away 2 x $270 festive book pack bursting with so much fun, family favourites and a mystery mini Bluey plush.
Looking for Christmas gifts that spark creativity and teach along the way? These clever picks from HipKids blend learning with play, keeping kids entertained, focused and full of imagination. From building sets to drawing kits and pretend play, these gifts make holiday magic meaningful.
Meet Daisy Diver, the fearless, ocean-loving Aussie heroine teaching kids to explore, protect and dream big. This stunning new children’s book celebrates curiosity, courage and care for our oceans, and we’re giving you the chance to win 1 of 5 prizepacks including a copy of the book and a $100 BIG W gift card! Enter now!
Get organised for 2026 with our complete guide to public holidays and school holidays across every Australian state and territory. From term dates to long weekends, we’ve done the hard work so you can plan family time, holidays, and back-to-school without the stress.
When I discovered my eight-year-old son being groomed in an online game, I was horrified. Predators are targeting kids in their own homes — but with ASUS routers and built-in parental controls, parents can block risks, set screen time limits, and create a safer digital space for their families.
Got a little bookworm in the making? Or a curious kid ready to dive into the world of words and numbers? This Children’s Book Week (16–23 August 2025), we’ve teamed up with ABC Reading Eggs to give 10 lucky families a full year of learning magic, reading, maths, and so much fun rolled into one epic prize.
The childcare abuse scandal rocking Melbourne has deepened with a second man charged with 45 child sex offences. With over 2,600 families now contacted and urgent government reforms underway, the sector is facing a reckoning.