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Why meditation should be taught in schools

There is a strong case for teaching meditation in schools, with studies showing it delivers benefits for students in many areas, writes Lea Waters.

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My child is throwing away their education, from Dr Justin Coulson

What should you do if your senior student isn't engaged in their studies? In this extract from his new book, parenting expert Dr Justin Coulson explains how a 'need-supportive' approach can help.

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So you want to be…a Paramedic

In the next instalment of our series, 'So you want to be...' Natalie Moutafis speaks with Jessica McGowan, Ambulance Victoria Paramedic and Director Regional and Clinical Operations.

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So you want to be…an Astrophysicist

In the next instalment of our series, 'So you want to be...' Natalie Moutafis speaks with Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith, award-winning astrophysicist, author and the Australian Government Women in STEM Ambassador.

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So you want to be… an Electrician

In the next instalment of our new career series, 'So you want to be...', we speak with Keiren Jacobs on how she became an electrician.

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How parents can motivate boys to learn, from Andrew Fuller

After a disruptive few years, we need our boys to re-engage with their learning, writes clinical psychologist and family therapist Andrew Fuller.

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New pathways open for senior secondary students

There are big changes to senior secondary education for students following a vocational pathway. ISV's Pam Hargreaves explains.

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Don’t know what you want to be? Relax – and take a broad approach to study

Is your school leaver unsure of what they want to do? Careers expert Helen Green offers great advice on why it can be a good idea to take a broad course that fits their interests.

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10 tips to help your teen out of the Procrastination Trap

Procrastination looks different for everyone, writes Dr Deborah Trengove. She shares her top procrastination-beating tips.

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