The latest annual Pulse Survey released by national children’s education charity The Smith Family, has revealed almost 60% of families who responded have struggled to afford essential school items for their children this year, with the majority attributing this to the...
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Public School Teachers Win New Pay Deal
Public school teachers across NSW have voted to accept the NSW Government’s three-year award agreement, formally completing last year’s four-year pay deal. This agreement will mean the state’s 95,000 public school teacher workforce will continue to have highly...
CEF Grant Closes Oct 31
The Country Education Foundation is currently inviting students to apply for the 2025 round of grants. Students aged between 16 and 25 can apply for funding which can be used to reimburse recipients for claims of education expenses including campus accommodation,...
Aged & Disability Access Roadshow Expo
Gwydir Shire Council’s Disability Advisory Committee will host an Aged and Disability Access Roadshow Expo next month at the Warialda Town Hall to provide support for the community’s elderly. The aim of this free event is to find out what support is available for the...
Mobile Phone Ban Improves Learning, Concentration and Socialisation
The Minns Labor Government’s decision to ban mobile phones in all NSW public schools has improved student learning, concentration, and encouraged young people to socialise more, according to a new survey by the NSW Department of Education. One year on from the change,...
Aboriginal Early Years Program
Local organisation Pathfinders are offering free support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families with children aged 3 to 6 yrs entering school with the Aboriginal Early Years Program. The program is aimed at families needing support with preschool and school...
NSW Govt Adult & Community Education Strategy
The NSW Government has launched its Adult and Community Education Strategy, outlining its plan to deliver crucial training and education in language, literacy, numeracy and digital to equip disadvantaged learners and enable them to enter the skilled workforce. The...
2024 HSC Exams Commence Today
The Minns Labor Government is today wishing good luck to the more than 76,000 HSC students who will be filling exam centres across NSW from today, as the formal exam period kicks off for the HSC Class of 2024. Starting with English Paper 1 at 9:50am, 124 exams will...
Free Art Class for Locals
Budding artists will be able to take advantage of a free Alcohol Ink art class which will be held later this month at the Inverell Art Gallery. The free 3hr class, which is supported by the NSW Government and hosted by Regional Community Builders and Ladybug Projects,...