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Podcast special: R U OK Day – 4 steps for checking in with a colleague, friend or loved one
Podcast special: R U OK Day – 4 steps for checking in with a colleague, friend or loved one

R U OK? Day is a national day of action that reminds Australians to check in with others and ask ‘are you OK?’ In this special episode, Teacher editor Jo Earp is joined by Dr Hannah Brown to talk about some of the signs that it might be time to have the conversation, how to prepare and the 4 simple steps of ask, listen, encourage action and check in. They also discuss some of the support services and resources available.

Navigating the Manosphere – what educators need to know
Navigating the Manosphere – what educators need to know

Many female teachers are reporting increased challenges to their authority and expertise with students echoing language from online influencers. It's linked to a growing online movement known as the Manosphere. Here we unpack what the Manosphere is, why it’s seeping into classrooms, and what schools can do in response. 

Teachers often see the signs of domestic and family violence first – why DV-alert training matters
Teachers often see the signs of domestic and family violence first – why DV-alert training matters

School can be a safe space for children and families affected by domestic and family violence. While the signs aren’t always obvious, being able to recognise when something might be wrong, and knowing how to respond in a calm, safe, and supportive way, can make a real difference.

Reimagining year 9 – how Redlands’ Moonbah program grows independence, connection and confidence
Reimagining year 9 – how Redlands’ Moonbah program grows independence, connection and confidence

Redlands School’s new 9-week, device-free residential learning program for all year 9s is providing opportunities for integrated learning, relationship building and community mindedness. Head of Secondary School Gemma Van de Peer tells Teacher readers about why and how the program was developed, and the impact it has had on student learning and wellbeing.

Online safety: Using the 4Cs framework to identify risk
Online safety: Using the 4Cs framework to identify risk

Conversations about children’s online safety are fixated on the most visible harms. The Alannah & Madeline Foundation uses the 4cs framework (Content, Contact, Conduct and Compulsion) to explain why this approach will never achieve lasting results.  

Research news: Supporting student attendance across schooling
Research news: Supporting student attendance across schooling

Transitioning to formal schooling, and from primary to secondary school, is a big change for students. New research shines a light on the impact of student absenteeism during these transition years, and recommends primary and secondary schools work together to support attendance. We’re joined by the study’s lead author to find out more.

The Mirrung school wellbeing hub – meeting complex community needs to improve student outcomes
The Mirrung school wellbeing hub – meeting complex community needs to improve student outcomes

For some students and families, barriers related to health, wellbeing and social services can significantly hinder their access to learning. Creating a school hub is one solution. In today’s article we find out more about the Mirrung Program at Ashcroft Public School – a bespoke model that’s meeting community needs and having positive impacts for everyone involved.

Support your school community with ReachOut Australia
Support your school community with ReachOut Australia

For more than 20 years, ReachOut Australia has been helping young people access support as they experience mental health challenges. Free, anonymous and confidential, ReachOut is a safe place where young people can express themselves, get a deeper understanding of what's happening in their lives, connect with judgment-free support, and build resilience to manage their challenges now and in the future.

From staffroom to classroom: Building a Body Bright school environment
From staffroom to classroom: Building a Body Bright school environment

Childhood is a foundational period for the development of body image. The Butterfly Body Bright program provides a framework to help primary schools take significant steps toward achieving both staff and student self-compassion and body appreciation. 

Behaviour Management Episode 14: Setting up for healthy play behaviours at school
Behaviour Management Episode 14: Setting up for healthy play behaviours at school

In this episode of Behaviour Management, Teacher’s Dominique Russell is joined by Associate Professor Brendon Hyndman from Charles Sturt University to share 6 key areas of consideration for schools to support student wellbeing by setting up for healthy play behaviours at school.